Create Delay Entries

Objective

To create delay entries in the project's Daily Log tool.

Background

The Delays section allows you to track any delays that might occur or exist during the day. 

Things to Consider

• Required User Permissions:
  • To create entries:
    • 'Standard' or 'Admin' level permissions on the project's Daily Log tool.
  • To create pending entries as a collaborator:
    • 'Read Only' or 'Standard' permissions to the Daily Log tool with the 'Collaborator Entry Only' granular permission enabled on your permissions template. See Create Daily Log Entries as a Collaborator.
• Additional Information:
  • The Delays section must be enabled for the project. See Configure Advanced Settings: Daily Log.
  • You can add custom delay types for the project, as well as disable or enable types. See Configure Advanced Settings: Daily Log.
  • There is no limit to the number of delays you can create for a day. However, if you want to enter a delay that lasts over 24 hours, you will need to enter it on each day it impacts.
  • Users with 'Admin' permission to the project's Directory tool can enable Delay email notifications for other users. See Edit a User Account in the Project Directory.
  • Delays in the Daily Log can be reported on in the Project and Company level Reports tools. See Create a Custom Project Report.
  • If you want to enter weather delays, you can also use the Observed Weather Conditions section. See Create Observed Weather Condition Entries.

Steps

1. Navigate to the project's Daily Log tool.
2. Scroll to the Delays section.
3. Enter the following information:
   • Delay Type: Select the type of delay.
     Note: Delay type fields can be managed in the Daily Log's configure settings.
   • Start Time: Select the time the delay started using the hour and minute drop-down menus.
   • End Time: Select the time the delay ended using the hour and minute drop-down menus.
     Note: The Duration (Hours) field is calculated based on the Start Time and End Time entered. It will be entered automatically after saving your entry.
   • Location: Select a location from the Location drop-down menu. See Add Tiered Locations to a Project.
   • Comments: Enter any comments to further describe the entry.
   • Attachments: Attach any additional files to the entry. Drag and drop files from your computer to the Drag and Drop your File(s) area, or click Upload Files to select files from your computer. 
4. Click Create.

Next Step

See Also

• Mark a Daily Log as Complete
• Configure Advanced Settings: Daily Log