--- title: How to Work with Daily Logs / Site Diaries in Buildern description: Keeping your Daily Logs / Site Diaries accurate is essential for tracking on-site progress, documenting events, and maintaining clear communication with your team and clients. In this guide, you’ll learn how to edit Daily Logs / Site Diaries step by step. --- [Skip to content](https://help.buildern.com/en/articles/15228143-how-to-work-with-daily-logs-site-diaries-in-buildern#main-content) ![logo\_icon\_text](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Buildern%20logo.svg) - [My Account](https://app.buildern.com/signin) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [My Account](https://app.buildern.com/signin) - [Get Started Free](https://app.buildern.com/signup) [Get Started Free](https://app.buildern.com/signup) Welcome to Buildern Help Center! - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Buildern Help Center](https://help.buildern.com/en/articles?hsLang=en-gb) 2. [Daily Logs / Site diary](https://help.buildern.com/en/articles/daily-logs-site-diary?hsLang=en-gb) # How to Work with Daily Logs / Site Diaries in Buildern ### How to Work with Daily Logs / Site Diaries in Buildern Keeping your Daily Logs / Site Diaries accurate is essential for tracking on-site progress, documenting events, and maintaining clear communication with your team and clients. In this guide, you’ll learn how to edit Daily Logs / Site Diaries step by step. July 31, 2026 ### **Methods to Edit Daily Logs / Site Diaries** Buildern provides more than one way to open and edit a log. To begin editing: 1. Open your project. 2. Navigate to **Daily Logs / Site Diaries** from the left-hand menu. 3. Select the **List** tab. You will see all logs displayed with key details such as date, type, description, creator, weather, and attachments. *👉 Learn more about [How to Create a Daily Log / Site Diary in Buildern](https://help.buildern.com/en/articles/13774121-how-to-create-a-daily-log-site-diary-in-buildern?hsLang=en-gb)* ### **Method 1: Edit from the Action Menu** Each **Daily Log / Site Diary** includes a **3-dot icon (...)** menu on the right side. This menu provides all available actions for that specific log. [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/9e601576-d27f-444d-8fe9-d67c88b3425f.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2413306951/c4ee96e797402b2d39ff59973389/9e601576-d27f-444d-8fe9-d67c88b3425f?expires=1792671300&signature=22421637ed3411f41b7a7e30f94da9c8d288f8866db1be87154dc6f9b749d714&req=diQmFcp%2Bm4haWPMW1HO4zbuWTKADKDbbt8J02qG6cnYA91USdpsmXmETNd%2Bw%0AC4%2FGDf%2BNU5qogzIzWD0%3D%0A) Click the **3-dot icon** to access the following options: **1. Edit -** Use this option when something in the log needs to be updated or completed. For example, you may have created a **Daily Log / Site Diary** earlier in the day and later need to: - Add missing details - Attach photos from the site - Adjust weather information - Update what’s shared with the client [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/18348f44-957f-4512-bab6-01a7be5ee3be.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2413306947/c8198bc04b5f29d7d5276b0031c5/18348f44-957f-4512-bab6-01a7be5ee3be?expires=1792671300&signature=2501868081a8d59b110fc74f01f6429f6ad1b7408e1d0d92204cc25faad071ba&req=diQmFcp%2Bm4hbXvMW1HO4zaSw0ZTo72b1ba6S0RWt3Z9Zf5w%2FZfEr4uaYFuq8%0ArjI5bJEa9EDv2qB1g5Y%3D%0A) Select **Edit**, make your changes, then click **Save**. [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/28bb484d-c136-4cde-aacb-cd0efb0b0fc4.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2413306950/8128fd50c35f598febc6e44801fb/28bb484d-c136-4cde-aacb-cd0efb0b0fc4?expires=1792671300&signature=5f68bbc83d6cc77bc459ef138a0801c50fe07326e8a8ea87c704274352cdb8d0&req=diQmFcp%2Bm4haWfMW1HO4zWsh2YpvT6IaS5cYUYxe8tls3GA8I0LPSAluHT32%0A9TbAh7ssPr9QD7suFGs%3D%0A) **2. View -** Use this option when you want to review a log without making changes. [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/ef9349bb-8593-4047-a450-0445b40715ef.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2413306948/b1cf9659f18fe3a4b62f9a877e1f/ef9349bb-8593-4047-a450-0445b40715ef?expires=1792671300&signature=022f88fc769e2bc6aab8e7712726f56aa2c47a9c70ca159ea7ca4c8d288875f4&req=diQmFcp%2Bm4hbUfMW1HO4zbEy3mQfiGIHtDCiuExlPV4MIqSckbRExGCC2eRh%0AbQMB8c1vbccK6dPeJoM%3D%0A) Selecting **View** opens the **Daily Log / Site Diary** in read-only mode, where you can see the log details. [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/7da37da7-cc34-4168-a7cd-00ae183cfac4.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2413306949/79298cceabc807c88114ea35e42f/7da37da7-cc34-4168-a7cd-00ae183cfac4?expires=1792671300&signature=b1698721655d4947752109270e1568eeeea19206d104c15e56aaceb3b0a0a83c&req=diQmFcp%2Bm4hbUPMW1HO4zTjx%2F7Thj%2BdNgn6q8a61d%2Bv3OxWBtiGF%2FR9ebN5P%0Ate6Vpb3%2BsQol8mpoB50%3D%0A) ***💡Tip*** *- From this screen, you can switch to Edit if you notice something that needs updating.* [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/de06d0f3-9f0c-4c59-af19-ae17ac84b5cc.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2413306959/a0a7d957272cd8e2d71e5337541c/de06d0f3-9f0c-4c59-af19-ae17ac84b5cc?expires=1792671300&signature=52958ddc862cc645f87c8b2b3f2ad8a94ee052ab10b160dfa1c403dd00a16b15&req=diQmFcp%2Bm4haUPMW1HO4zZlIrqGrfTB1nDa7Th%2Bl4NbgNS32dK7XTdwbxnUc%0AEYlZJ5JYjj69163%2F0sw%3D%0A) **3. Share -** Use this option when you want to make the log visible to your client. Selecting Share allows you to: - Share the Daily Log / Site Diary with the client - Make it visible in the client portal [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/01627a9a-c8b0-40a5-997e-3ea8c8228e5d.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2413306965/e97ef2106f5c9141e1d4a41553db/01627a9a-c8b0-40a5-997e-3ea8c8228e5d?expires=1792671300&signature=ea53a7df7cf338d7cfeb83f72a0ce67d27fd2dd93e1763f0d52762888a678909&req=diQmFcp%2Bm4hZXPMW1HO4zYKj0U4f%2FxyNGiUCNGlyxHWVFndPioQ4q4VVklDm%0ATUkuYJuZGVKHyc5%2BxBo%3D%0A) ***💡Tip*** *- This helps maintain consistent communication without sending separate updates manually.* **4. Watchers -** Use this option to keep specific team members informed about a log. In practice, you might add a project manager to monitor updates, include a stakeholder who needs visibility into site activity, or remove users who no longer need notifications. [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/928bd4fc-00d3-4b9e-8424-4c9d9dd418ee.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2413306960/4047085f9d8f388fb9cd2c72924b/928bd4fc-00d3-4b9e-8424-4c9d9dd418ee?expires=1792671300&signature=27b3c10ce96023b2d8ba14a1e5ccd3da20a22f049da130e0e9e10d045aa508c3&req=diQmFcp%2Bm4hZWfMW1HO4zWv9Ei4T8Piy1622wjS7IIGYcot4zTDMq67FChoe%0AR1ptJhDZR%2B02QoCDYFk%3D%0A) Selecting **Watchers** allows you to: - View current watchers - Add or remove users Once added, watchers will receive notifications whenever the **Daily Log / Site Diary** is updated. ​ *👉 Learn more about [Daily Log Client View](https://help.buildern.com/en/articles/15229876-daily-log-client-view?hsLang=en-gb)* **5. Delete -** Use this option when a log is no longer needed. This may happen if a log was created by mistake, duplicate entries exist, or the information is no longer relevant. [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/c7324748-ce99-4162-a58e-312869ba3278.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2413306957/c75c3253661df6500c766e81b8e6/c7324748-ce99-4162-a58e-312869ba3278?expires=1792671300&signature=37cdd071791fe877bcaa1c6848b5a8c8b86940a2b17cead9832546f469732203&req=diQmFcp%2Bm4haXvMW1HO4zQZO3uKh7PnX5rgVpggqtEM3ibGhyee%2FLAxvF%2FSP%0A2GCVYwYr6eNllCf3ji8%3D%0A) Selecting **Delete** will permanently remove the **Daily Log / Site Diary** along with all associated data and history. [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/cc76448e-9e1f-4344-9cd6-4a13c096d737.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2413306963/7b91d17b4e3dffc727bf87b76934/cc76448e-9e1f-4344-9cd6-4a13c096d737?expires=1792671300&signature=af35c0f4774fd999396b3c91cd729353b8944e1d05f659914397804b182d5616&req=diQmFcp%2Bm4hZWvMW1HO4zSNb5YPxPI0D1f3KerD0SkwWnKj0pcI508T8g9JM%0AveCmM0QqNUCiiQ9IHdA%3D%0A) ***ℹ️ Note -*** *This action is permanent and cannot be undone.* ### **Method 2: Open and Edit from the Log View** You can also edit a **Daily Log / Site Diary** from the List view. - Click on the **Date and time** of the log. - The log will open in **Edit mode**. - Make your changes and click **Save**. [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/1b63fc06-a822-4718-a173-d1d17fa0489b.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2413306962/f29b15493119dc2683585da6778e/1b63fc06-a822-4718-a173-d1d17fa0489b?expires=1792671300&signature=6a01b0eeab49ec29f4f90efdfed13d1deca6087e929128c811469fa718302af3&req=diQmFcp%2Bm4hZW%2FMW1HO4zWKeqTyP3W727oWWdmpgJQ5wqBDcirY8S6EYa%2BJM%0AC2sIpbMElie7tYUQgF8%3D%0A) ### **Bulk Actions for Daily Logs / Site Diaries** While editing is done per log, Buildern allows you to manage multiple **Daily Logs / Site Diaries** at once using bulk actions. - Navigate to **Daily Logs / Site Diaries → List**. - Select one or more logs using the checkboxes on the left. - A **bulk action toolbar** will appear at the bottom of the screen. [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/4f527395-1f27-4b4d-a353-7cd60ebe8fb9.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2413306961/8f425df6c73f64183588f94000fc/4f527395-1f27-4b4d-a353-7cd60ebe8fb9?expires=1792671300&signature=ba3888af350ed3eb1dcb37079e855ae509f9c4fb67b0ca57d479deace8d532e8&req=diQmFcp%2Bm4hZWPMW1HO4zZg9MJh0snJSLqmGSDI6tr5dGokwoWhl8vPaYmBM%0AvQyWDdQPK0ZceRoRSDM%3D%0A) From here, you can: - **Share** multiple logs at once - **Delete** multiple logs ***ℹ️ Note -*** *Bulk editing is not supported. Each Daily Log / Site Diary must be edited individually.* ### **Use Filters to Locate Logs** When working with multiple **Daily Logs / Site Diaries**, scrolling through the entire list can be time-consuming - especially on active projects with daily entries. To quickly find the logs you want to edit, use the filters at the top of the page: - **Search** – enter keywords to locate logs by description or content - **Created by** – narrow results to logs created by a specific user - **Label** – filter logs based on assigned tags - **Type** – organize logs by their type - **Date** – select a specific date or range to focus on a time period [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/7ea1225c-97bc-46ff-9f04-c02eb4356754.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2413306958/ea0df3f61e7dbe33fdadc0ca7672/7ea1225c-97bc-46ff-9f04-c02eb4356754?expires=1792671300&signature=8b024e33e3bbbc58d9cae40ffedcd865139e66f73444d2ebf0404b682770a57c&req=diQmFcp%2Bm4haUfMW1HO4zR0iSEK%2Ft%2FzH%2FQtw%2BnEOWmXN2uY3teoXy7vXlWWd%0Aa3xvir%2FntYiBN4oBsG4%3D%0A) In the top-right corner of the **Daily Logs / Site Diaries** page, you’ll find a few quick-access actions: - **Create Daily Log** – Click **+ Create Daily Log** to add a new entry and record daily site activity. [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/Screenshot+2026-05-22+at+15_22_39.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2413330955/1d4e044ba7cbb95bc0ad746f39c9/Screenshot+2026-05-22+at+15_22_39.png?expires=1792671300&signature=c324973e7f205a3acf5706836958018cae075400e1dc8512147bd5ddadec70d9&req=diQmFcp9nYhaXPMW1HO4zfUahZPjz40NSIggUUHd%2BHXg54dUHun9rN7mx9uj%0AJOdI%0A) - **Download** – Use the download icon to export your logs for reporting or sharing. [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/Screenshot+2026-05-22+at+15_24_11.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2413333101/09ff16afe0608925327faa2cde79/Screenshot+2026-05-22+at+15_24_11.png?expires=1792671300&signature=a98ce9a98dc760302c4ab2b3b0f364d9c2764dafdc30cefb66a64773e8e9fb6b&req=diQmFcp9noBfWPMW1HO4zb1fpsHvuuBws5%2BIqfVmQbVSpEqFo%2F6mX%2Fx8yVH8%0AJzOh%0A) - **View options** – Adjust how logs are displayed to better fit your workflow. 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