Source: https://www.quantsurv.com/library/tools/site-diary-template Content format: Markdown version of the public page. Content reviewed: 2026-10-14 # Site diary template Record who worked where, what was achieved and what interrupted the work, with links to the original site evidence. by [Jack Butler-Kettle]() · About 2 min readShare ## How to use it Complete daily while events are fresh. Include ordinary working days, unused resources and redeployment as well as interruptions. ### Site diary template Complete daily while events are fresh. Include ordinary working days, unused resources and redeployment as well as interruptions. [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 #### Site diary template Scroll across if needed to read the whole record. A dash means no value has been entered. Site diary template: completed fictional example | Date / area | Planned work | Labour / plant | Actual output | Interruption / mitigation | Evidence / recorded by | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 6 Oct 2026 / Level 1 | Install 40 m² partitions | 4 installers × 8 h; tower T1 | 40 m² installed | No interruption; normal access | Diary D-06; photos P-0601–04; A. Reed | | 7 Oct 2026 / Level 1 | Install 40 m² partitions | 4 installers × 8 h; tower T1 | 20 m² installed | Access closed 08:00–12:00; 2 installers redeployed for 4 h | Diary D-07; access log AL-07; timesheets TS-07; A. Reed | Keep factual observations separate from later explanations. An entry records events; it does not establish who is responsible for the cost. ## Understanding your results Keep factual observations separate from later explanations. An entry records events; it does not establish who is responsible for the cost. ## 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]()