Daywork record sheet
Record the instructed work, labour, plant and materials for a specific day, with a clear scope for any acknowledgement.
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How to use it
Complete while the work is carried out. Identify the instruction and distinguish verification of resources from agreement of liability, rates or payment.
Daywork record sheet
Complete while the work is carried out. Identify the instruction and distinguish verification of resources from agreement of liability, rates or payment.
Free blank template for your own project. The completed example is shown below. No email address required.
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Westhaven refurbishment · 14 October 2026 · Version 1.0
Daywork record sheet
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| Date / instruction | Resource / task | Quantity | Unit | Rate (£) | Amount (£) | Evidence / acknowledgement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct / I-07 | Installer: remove relocated partition | 8 | hours | £30.00 | £240.00 | TS-07; hours acknowledged by site lead |
| 7 Oct / I-07 | Mobile tower | 1 | day | £45.00 | £45.00 | Hire H-17; use recorded |
| 7 Oct / I-07 | Replacement board | 12 | sheets | £18.00 | £216.00 | Delivery DN-11 |
Example total £501 excluding VAT. Site acknowledgement confirms the recorded resources only; entitlement and rates remain subject to assessment.
Understanding your results
Example total £501 excluding VAT. Site acknowledgement confirms the recorded resources only; entitlement and rates remain subject to assessment.
How it works
The workbook provides blank working records. Grey cells calculate from the entered inputs; yellow cells are for your information. The completed example stays on this page.
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