Free Construction Progress Report Template [2026]

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS REPORT

Project Name:	[Enter project name]
Report No:	[Sequential number]
Reporting Period:	[DD/MM/YYYY to DD/MM/YYYY]
Date of Report:	[DD/MM/YYYY]
Prepared By:	[Name, role]
Client:	[Client name]
Contract Sum:	[Original contract value]
Revised Contract Sum:	[Including approved variations]
Planned Completion:	[Original completion date]
Forecast Completion:	[Current forecast date]

1. Executive Summary

[Provide a concise summary of overall project status. State whether the project is on programme, ahead, or behind schedule. Highlight any critical issues or decisions needed. 3-5 sentences maximum. E.g. "Works are 2 weeks behind programme due to adverse weather in weeks 8-9. Steelwork erection is complete. Cladding commenced on the south elevation. A variation for additional drainage works is under discussion."]

2. Programme Status

Milestone	Planned Date	Actual / Forecast Date	Status
[Foundations complete]	[DD/MM/YY]	[DD/MM/YY]	[Complete / On track / Delayed]
[Structural frame]	[DD/MM/YY]	[DD/MM/YY]	[Status]
[Weathertight]	[DD/MM/YY]	[DD/MM/YY]	[Status]
[M&E first fix]	[DD/MM/YY]	[DD/MM/YY]	[Status]
[Internal finishes]	[DD/MM/YY]	[DD/MM/YY]	[Status]
[Practical completion]	[DD/MM/YY]	[DD/MM/YY]	[Status]

Overall Programme Assessment: [On programme / X weeks ahead / X weeks behind. If behind, state reason and recovery plan.]

3. Work Completed This Period

[Detailed description of all work completed during the reporting period. Reference specific areas, quantities, and specification clauses. E.g. "Completed brickwork to plots 1-4 ground floor. Installed 120 linear metres of foul drainage to eastern spine road. Commenced plasterboard to Block A first floor."]

4. Work Planned Next Period

[Detail the planned activities for the next reporting period. Include any dependencies or prerequisites. E.g. "Commence roof tiling to Block A (subject to scaffold handover). Continue brickwork to plots 5-8. Begin M&E first fix to completed plots."]

5. Labour and Resources

Trade / Resource	This Period	Planned Next Period	Notes
[Main contractor operatives]	[Average daily number]	[Planned]
[Groundworkers]	[Number]	[Number]
[Bricklayers]	[Number]	[Number]
[M&E contractors]	[Number]	[Number]

6. Financial Summary

Original Contract Sum:	[Amount]
Approved Variations to Date:	[Amount]
Revised Contract Sum:	[Amount]
Value of Work to Date:	[Amount]
Previous Payments:	[Amount]
Amount Due This Period:	[Amount]
Anticipated Final Account:	[Amount]

7. Variations and Instructions

Ref	Description	Date Issued	Cost Impact	Programme Impact	Status
[AI-001]	[Description]	[Date]	[Amount]	[Days]	[Approved / Pending / Disputed]

8. Health and Safety

Accidents (RIDDOR):	[Number this period / cumulative]
Near Misses:	[Number]
Safety Observations:	[Number positive / negative]
Toolbox Talks Delivered:	[Number]
Site Inspections:	[Number and outcomes]

9. Key Risks and Issues

Risk / Issue	Impact	Mitigation / Action	Owner	Status
[E.g. Lead times on windows]	[4-week delay to weathertight]	[Alternative supplier sourced]	[Name]	[Open / Closed]

10. Decisions Required

[List any decisions needed from the client, architect, or other parties. Include deadline for each decision to avoid programme delay.]

11. Photographs

[Include or reference photographs showing current progress. Aim for 4-8 key images covering different areas of the project.]

Sign-Off

Prepared By:		Date:
Distribution:	[Client, Architect, QS, PC, File]