Framing daily report template
Framing moves fast and sets the pace for every trade behind it. A framing daily report should show progress by level and unit, what structural items went in, what was inspected and what weather or deliveries slowed the crew.
Who fills it out
Framing foreman, reviewed by the general contractor's superintendent.
Every report covers
- Date, project, location and report author
- Weather (morning and afternoon) and its impact on work
- Manpower and hours by company and role
- Work completed by area or location
- Delays, issues and hours lost
- Deliveries and equipment on site
- Inspections and visitors
- Safety notes (safety meeting held, incidents, near misses)
- Photos with captions
- Foreman sign-off
Framing fields to add
| Field | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Progress by level and unit | Walls stood, floors sheathed, units framed. The basis for sequencing MEP behind framing. |
| Shear walls, hold-downs and straps | Which walls were nailed off and hardware installed, ready for inspection. |
| Truss or joist sets | Sets completed, crane time and bracing installed. |
| Lumber and hardware deliveries | Packages delivered, shortages and damage. |
| Wet lumber and weather protection | Rain exposure and moisture concerns before close-in. |
| Framing inspection status | Passed, failed or scheduled, with corrections. |
| Changes and backcharges | Field changes requested and damage by others. |
Inspections and tests to log
- Shear wall nailing and hold-down inspection
- Framing inspection before cover
- Truss bracing review where required by the truss designer
Weather
Rain and wind both matter. Record rain exposure on sheathing and lumber, high wind during wall raises and truss sets, and any work stopped.
Disputes this record helps settle
- Lumber package shortages and who pays for expedites
- Wet framing and drying time before close-in
- Damage to framing by MEP trades cutting members
- Delays from late layout or design changes
Sample entry
Sample entry (illustrative, not a real project)
SAMPLE ENTRY (illustrative). Crew of 9, 9 hours. L3 walls stood units 301 to 310, top plates and blocking complete through 306. Shear walls at grid 2 and 5 nailed off, hold-downs installed, ready for inspection. Lumber drop for L4 short 40 pieces of 2x6, supplier says Thursday. Light rain 1 to 2 PM, sheathing tarped.
Or text it in
9 guys 9 hrs. L3 walls up 301-310, plates and blocking done thru 306. Shear at grid 2 and 5 nailed, hold downs in, ready for inspector. L4 drop short 40 2x6, supplier says Thu. Rained 1-2, tarped.
Superintendents and foremen text their day and Cascade Technology turns it into the daily report. Subcontractor access is free.
Print it
A blank one-page framing daily report with every field above. Free, no email needed. For the full PDF and Excel version, get the free daily report template.
Frequently asked questions
Why track framing progress by unit or area?
Because MEP trades follow framing. Progress by unit tells the superintendent exactly where electrical, plumbing and HVAC can start next.
Should framers report damage by other trades?
Yes, with location and photos. Cut studs, joists or plates affect structure and inspections, and the record supports backcharges.