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Daily progress reporting

Automatically collects daily progress data from field crews and subcontractors, validates completeness against project schedules, and generates standardized progress reports for stakeholders. Reduces reporting time by 75% while improving project visibility and accountability.

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Workflow Trigger

End of workday (5 PM) reaches on active construction project

Visual Flow

Each node represents an automated step. Connections show how data and decisions move through the workflow.

Step-by-Step Breakdown

Detailed explanation of each automated stage in the workflow.

  1. 1
    Trigger

    Daily reporting time triggered

    Workflow initiates at 5 PM on weekdays for all active projects. Pulls current project roster and assigned crews from project management system.

    Procore
  2. 2
    Action

    Collect field crew reports

    Automatically gathers completed daily report forms from field supervisors and crew leads through mobile app submissions. Captures work completed, materials used, and crew hours.

    PlanGridProcore
  3. 3
    Action

    Retrieve subcontractor progress data

    Pulls progress updates and completion percentages from subcontractor portals and integrated systems. Includes labor hours, materials consumed, and milestone achievements.

    ProcoreSage 300
  4. 4
    Decision

    Validate report completeness

    Checks if all required crews and subcontractors have submitted reports and if data meets minimum quality standards. Routes incomplete reports for follow-up or proceeds with complete data.

    Procore
  5. 5
    Action

    Generate standardized progress report

    Compiles data into formatted daily progress report with schedule variance analysis, cost tracking, and safety incident summaries. Calculates percentage complete for each work package.

    ProcoreFoundation Software
  6. 6
    Output

    Distribute reports to stakeholders

    Automatically sends completed daily progress reports to project managers, clients, and executives via email and project portal. Updates project dashboards with latest progress metrics.

    ProcoreFoundation Software

Outputs

  • Daily progress report PDF
  • Updated project dashboard metrics
  • Schedule variance alerts
  • Cost tracking summary

Key Metrics

  • Report submission completion rate
  • Time to generate daily reports
  • Schedule variance percentage
  • Stakeholder engagement with reports

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