Sitework Daily Log and Inspection Analyzer
Generate daily sitework logs, track inspections, and flag compliance issues
What You Can Do
You can convert raw field notes into structured daily sitework reports that satisfy contract documentation requirements and support change order claims. The skill analyzes site photos to extract compliance-relevant details, identifies inspection gaps before they become violations, and flags weather events or changed conditions that create delay accountability. You get defensible records that protect against disputes and demonstrate due diligence on safety, environmental, and utility clearance requirements.
Features
converts field notes into formatted reports with weather, equipment, labor, and activity summaries
identifies which inspections are due, overdue, or at risk based on construction phase and contract requirements
extracts compliance-relevant details from site images (soil conditions, erosion control, utility locations, safety hazards)
highlights code violations, environmental concerns, and documentation gaps before they escalate
captures weather impacts, subsurface discoveries, and site access issues that support delay claims
ensures all underground utility locations are marked, documented, and approved before excavation
tracks equipment movement, operator hours, and crew allocation by task for productivity analysis
documents inspection findings and links them to follow-up actions with completion status
Example Output
Daily Sitework Log — 2024-01-15
Weather: Clear, 52°F, 60% humidity. No rain.
Activities Completed:
- Excavation of foundation perimeter: 850 LF completed, 200 LF remaining
- Utility locating completed for electric and gas lines (marked with blue/yellow paint)
- Erosion control fabric installed along south property line
Equipment On-Site: CAT 320 excavator (8hrs), Dump truck (6hrs), Compaction roller (4hrs)
Labor: 12 workers, no safety incidents
Inspections Due: Foundation excavation inspection (REQUIRED before concrete placement) — scheduled for 2024-01-16 at 8 AM
Compliance Flags:
- ⚠️ Silt fence incomplete on north side — address before rain forecast
- ⚠️ Utility clearance documentation for water line still pending — cannot proceed with northeast excavation
✓ All workers completed weekly safety orientation ✓ Daily equipment log maintained
Photo Analysis Summary: Reviewed 8 site photos. Extracted: soil composition (clay/sand mix), equipment positions, erosion control status, utility marking confirmation.
What's Included
- SKILL.md instruction file with daily log methodology and inspection requirement triggers:
- Daily log template with all required fields (weather, activities, equipment, labor, inspections, compliance flags):
- Sitework inspection checklist organized by phase (site clearing, grading, utilities, erosion control, foundation prep):
- Photo analysis guidance: prompts for extracting compliance details from site images
- Changed conditions documentation framework for delays and claims:
- Utility clearance tracking checklist with local requirement references:
Who It's For
- Construction superintendents — managing day-to-day sitework documentation and compliance
- Site engineers — tracking inspection requirements and flagging engineering violations
- Project managers — reviewing daily progress and identifying risk areas that affect schedule
- Safety officers — documenting safety incidents and tracking corrective actions on-site
- Claims specialists — building defensible records for change orders and delay disputes
Best For
- Converting field notes into professional daily reports at end of shift
- Analyzing site photos to extract conditions evidence and compliance details
- Identifying inspection gaps before they escalate into code violations
- Documenting weather impacts and changed conditions that support delay claims
- Tracking utility clearance documentation and equipment/labor allocation
- Creating defensible records for disputes, insurance claims, and litigation support
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