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title: "Daily log | Drywall Glossary"
url: https://tapeandfloat.com/glossary/daily-log.html
language: en
author: James Grokman, CEO, TapeAndFloat
updated: 2026-10-28
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# Daily log

**A daily log is a short record for each workday on a job: who was on site, what got done, materials delivered, weather, delays and any instructions from the GC, ideally with photos.**

## Why it matters on a drywall job

- When a change order, backcharge or delay is disputed, a dated log and photos are one of the most useful records you can have.
- It also backs up time-and-materials tickets and your percent complete on pay apps.

## Related guides and tools

- [Change order template and log](https://tapeandfloat.com/guides/change-order-template.html)
- [Glossary: time and materials](https://tapeandfloat.com/glossary/time-and-materials.html)
- [Daily logs and job photos (GC guide, further reading)](https://gc.tapeandfloat.com/guides/daily-logs-job-photos.html)
- [All glossary terms](https://tapeandfloat.com/glossary/)

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