A Daily Field Report (DFR) allows a contractor to summarize work completed on-site and other details in a easy-to-use format to log activities, and keep all team members up-to-date on the on the progress of the project. This helps the external and internal team remain in front of potential risks for schedule slippage and scope creep. This report also provides a place to log accidents and unexpected events.
The DFR form has 6 sections:
- Work description
- Weather
- Personnel
- Equipment
- Event Tracking
- Attachments
The report can be entered using the Projectmates mobile app or web version. If applicable, photos can be uploaded directly from the mobile app into the Photo Albums module, and then linked to the DFR.
Helpful Hint: The mobile app (available on both iOS & Android devices) is ideal for on-site personal to complete without having to wait to get to a laptop or computer to submit their report.
To view DFRs:
- Open the project by clicking its name from the My Projects screen.
- On the left-hand menu, under "Construction Management", expand "Daily Field Report" and click Daily Field Report.
- Click on the report you wish to view, or add another report via the + Report button in the top right.