Source: https://www.quantsurv.com/library/tools/notice-and-action-diary Content format: Markdown version of the public page. Content reviewed: 2026-10-14 # Notice and action diary Track each contract deadline from its trigger to its checked date, responsible person and evidence of delivery. by [Jack Butler-Kettle]() · About 2 min readShare ## How to use it Enter the actual contract rule and trigger; have the resulting deadline checked. This diary does not calculate legal deadlines or assume a standard notice period. ### Notice and action diary Enter the actual contract rule and trigger; have the resulting deadline checked. This diary does not calculate legal deadlines or assume a standard notice period. [Download blank Excel workbook]() Free blank template for your own project. The completed example is shown below. No email address required. View the completed example Completed fictional example Westhaven refurbishment · 14 October 2026 · Version 1.0 #### Notice and action diary Scroll across if needed to read the whole record. A dash means no value has been entered. Notice and action diary: completed fictional example | Reference / action | Trigger and source | Verified deadline | Owner / deputy | Delivery route | Issued / proof | Status | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | N-01: change notice | Instruction I-07 received 7 Oct; agreed project diary D-02 | 9 Oct 2026, 16:00 | Commercial lead / project lead | Contract portal, notice category | 8 Oct 14:30; receipt R-008 | Delivered; response pending | | PAY-01: application | Schedule P rev 2, October cycle | 20 Oct 2026, 12:00 | QS / accounts lead | Named accounts inbox plus portal | Not yet issued | Draft; check attachments by 19 Oct | Dates are invented project-specific diary entries, not JCT, NEC or FIDIC default periods. Keep the rule, date calculation and service evidence together. ## Understanding your results Dates are invented project-specific diary entries, not JCT, NEC or FIDIC default periods. Keep the rule, date calculation and service evidence together. ## 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. Read the [related guidance]() for the context and checks behind this template. If you need help preparing or reviewing the project records, our [quantity surveying services]() explain the tasks available under a separate appointment. Agree the deliverable, responsibilities and required specialist input before work starts. [Browse the Library]()