Build a measurable work breakdown first
A project should be split into parts that have a real counterpart on site — floors, locations or work packages. The takeoff and completion criteria of each part are defined up front, so percentages rest on measurable production rather than personal judgment.
In an industrial flooring job, for example, grinding, primer, intermediate coat and top coat are separate stages. Tracking the m² done for each stage — instead of a single overall status field — shows where the delay actually occurs.
- Finalize the location and floor list
- Verify the takeoff of each location
- Write the completion criteria of each stage
Enter the field record the same day
Daily production should be entered as work is completed, not estimated in bulk at the end of the shift. Each record should carry the date, team, location, stage and quantity done together.
Photos and field notes support the numeric progress but do not replace the takeoff record. Used together, office and site see the same status and retrospective disputes shrink.
Compare the live status with historical records
Taking a progress snapshot at regular intervals shows the project's pace. The m² difference between last week and today gives concrete data for team productivity, schedule deviation and progress-payment preparation.
ChefChantier shows stage-based progress in the project plan, table and 3D view with the same selection. A manager sees the overall percentage while the site lead can drill down to the delayed location.