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Three essential document templates that every site manager needs. Professional layouts, proper structure, ready to fill in and use on your next project.

Weekly Progress Report Track milestones and issues
Daily Site Diary Record daily site activities
Safety Briefing Structured toolbox talk format

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Three professional templates for everyday site management. Print them, photocopy them, or use them as a starting point for your own documents.

Template 1 of 3

Weekly Progress Report

A structured format for reporting project progress to clients, principal contractors, or internal stakeholders. Covers work completed, upcoming activities, issues, and programme status.

1. Executive Summary

(Brief overview of the week: key achievements, overall programme status, critical issues requiring attention)

2. Work Completed This Week

Trade / Activity Location / Zone Description of Work % Complete

3. Planned Work for Next Week

Trade / Activity Location / Zone Description Start Date

4. Programme Status

Overall Programme Status(On programme / Behind / Ahead)
Current Delay (if any)(Days behind and cause)
Forecast Completion Date
Contract Completion Date
Critical Path Items

5. Issues and Risks

Ref Issue / Risk Impact Mitigation / Action Owner
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6. Health and Safety

Accidents / Incidents(Number and brief details, or "None to report")
Near Misses
Safety Inspections Carried Out
Toolbox Talks Delivered
Outstanding Safety Actions

7. Weather and Workforce

Day Weather Workforce (No.) Lost Time
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday

8. Additional Notes / Photographs

(Record any additional observations, client instructions, variation orders, or attach photographs of progress)

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Daily Site Diary Entry

A structured daily record of site activities, conditions, and events. Essential for contract administration, dispute resolution, and maintaining an accurate project history.

Weather Conditions

Time Period Conditions Temperature Wind Impact on Works
AM (07:00-12:00)
PM (12:00-17:00)

Workforce on Site

Trade / Subcontractor Operatives Supervisors Area of Work
TOTAL

Plant and Equipment on Site

Plant / Equipment Quantity Status Activity / Notes

Work Activities Carried Out Today

(Detailed description of all work activities. Include locations, quantities where possible, and any deviations from the programme.)

Deliveries

Time Supplier Materials Delivery Note Ref

Visitors

Name Company Purpose of Visit Time In / Out

Instructions Received / Given

(Record any verbal or written instructions from the client, architect, engineer, or principal contractor. Include who gave the instruction and what was agreed.)

Delays, Disruptions, or Incidents

(Record any delays to progress, disruptions to work, accidents, near misses, or other notable events. Include time lost and cause.)

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Safety Briefing / Toolbox Talk Record

A structured outline for delivering and recording safety briefings on site. Ensures consistent delivery, proper documentation, and compliance with CDM 2015 requirements.

1. Why This Briefing Is Being Given

(Explain the reason: new activity starting, recent incident/near miss, seasonal risk, regulatory requirement, or routine refresher. Be specific about why today.)

2. Key Hazards

No. Hazard Risk Level Who Is at Risk
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3. Control Measures

(Describe the specific control measures in place. What PPE is required? What exclusion zones apply? What safe systems of work must be followed? What training or competence is needed? Be concrete and specific.)

4. Emergency Procedures

Assembly Point
First Aider on Site
Nearest Hospital / A&E
Emergency Contact Number
Fire Extinguisher Locations

5. Key Messages (Summary Points)

(List 3-5 key takeaway messages that attendees should remember. Keep it simple and actionable.)

1. ____________________________________________________________________________________

2. ____________________________________________________________________________________

3. ____________________________________________________________________________________

4. ____________________________________________________________________________________

5. ____________________________________________________________________________________

6. Questions Raised and Answers

(Record any questions asked by attendees and the answers given. This demonstrates engagement and provides an audit trail.)

7. Attendance Record

All attendees must sign to confirm they attended, understood the briefing, and will follow the control measures described.

No. Name (Print) Company CSCS Card No. Signature
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