Project Operations & Administration · Equipment

Equipment Log

Quick answer

Equipment Log: Track equipment on site, operating hours, inspections and downtime. Its format is Excel. It is for Superintendent, Equipment Manager, General Contractor. It includes Asset and rental identification; Operator and operating hours; Inspection references; Downtime and condition notes. It is a free download from Construction Logs.

Maintain a daily record for owned and rented equipment with asset identification, operator, hours and condition. Record inspection references and downtime so field records support equipment allocation and maintenance decisions.

What's included

  • Asset and rental identification
  • Operator and operating hours
  • Inspection references
  • Downtime and condition notes
Equipment Log — template preview

Option 1 · Manual

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Option 2 · Modern

Run live in Daily Build

Document equipment use alongside the day's manpower and work completed in your field records.

  • ■Fill it out from the field on any phone
  • ■Photos, signatures and timestamps attached
  • ■Automatic reports for owners and PMs
  • ■Free to start — no credit card

Quick summary

What it is
Track equipment on site, operating hours, inspections and downtime.
Best for
Superintendent, Equipment Manager, General Contractor
Format
Excel
Price
Free ($0.00)
Pillar
Project Operations & Administration

What's included

  • Asset and rental identification
  • Operator and operating hours
  • Inspection references
  • Downtime and condition notes

Template columns

DateEquipment IDEquipment TypeOwner / Rental VendorProjectOperatorMeter StartMeter EndOperating HoursInspection RefDowntimeCondition / Notes
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Excel vs. Daily Build

ExcelDaily Build
PriceFreeFree to start
Mobile field entryNoYes
Photos & attachmentsNoYes
Automatic reportsNoYes
Works offlineYesYes

FAQ

Should rented equipment be logged?

Yes. Record rental equipment alongside owned assets to document use, site allocation and downtime.

Is an equipment log an inspection checklist?

No. Reference the required inspections here and complete the manufacturer's and site's inspection checklists separately.

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