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What site diary app should property developers use in Australia?

Australian property developers and client-side PMs need a site diary written on site the day things happen — weather, labour, plant, visitors, delays and photos — so you still have a record when an extension-of-time claim arrives months later. UpScale.build includes a native iOS site diary inside the same developer workflow as feasibility, costs, claims and variations: start on free Feasibility, pay from $149 AUD/month when a project goes live.

Most “site diary app Australia” results are written for head contractors. Useful for them; incomplete if you must prove what happened at close-out.

Who for / not for

For
Not for
  • Developers who own delay risk and EOT disputes
  • Client-side PMs keeping a contemporaneous project record
  • Small/mid AU residential and mixed-use developments
  • Head contractors who only need crew attendance + SWMS
  • Diary-only tools with no link to margin / claims
  • Tradie attendance notepads

What a developer-grade diary must capture

  • Weather
  • Labour
  • Plant
  • Visitors
  • Delays
  • Photos

Recorded on the day. Native iOS — not a website squeezed onto a phone. CSV export available across key registers including site diaries.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a site diary app for property developers in Australia (not just builders)?

Yes — look for developer / client-side platforms that include diary alongside cost and claims. UpScale.build’s native iOS diary is aimed at that buyer.

Does the diary help with extension-of-time claims?

It is the contemporaneous evidence base. It does not replace contract notice requirements.

Can consultants see the diary?

Invited people see what you choose to share on the project; bringing someone on does not hand them the feasibility.

Do I need a separate subscription for the iOS app?

No separate diary price is listed; it sits inside the project subscription model.

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