Manpower log
A log tracking the people on site who have completed work on the project for that day.
A manpower log is a record of the number and allocation of workers on a construction site, helping to monitor labor resources, manage scheduling, and assess productivity. It contains information on the companies on site, the number of workers, the number of hours they worked, and the cost code associated with their work.It provides valuable data for analyzing workforce trends and making informed adjustments to optimize project performance.
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The manpower log tracks daily workforce levels and assignments on the site.
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Workforce Log
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