# Free - URL: https://essential.construction/files/free/ - Publisher: Essential Construction (https://essential.construction/) - Products in this category: 34 --- **Free construction templates** you can download and put to work on your next project. This collection gathers the site’s free downloads, including an RFI log, a three-week look-ahead schedule, transmittals, a daily report, a submittal form, a deficiency log and a selection of AutoCAD blocks, for project managers, site supervisors, project coordinators and small contractors. ## What's in the free construction templates collection The free collection covers everyday documents most projects need, grouped by the job they do: - **Project administration**: RFI log, submittal form, transmittals, tender transmittal, project contact list, filing register and filing labels. - **Scheduling**: a three-week look-ahead schedule for short-term planning. - **Site records**: daily report, visitor sign-in log, waste disposal log and deficiency log. - **Winning and learning**: a construction proposal template, a quotation template and a lessons learned template. - **Design and reading**: AutoCAD blocks such as a title block, north arrow, doors and furniture, plus a fall protection white paper. ## Popular free construction templates - [Request for Information (RFI) Excel Template](https://essential.construction/files/construction/administration/request-for-information-rfi-excel-template/): log every RFI, who it went to and when it was answered. - [Three Week Look Ahead Schedule Template](https://essential.construction/files/construction/scheduling/three-week-look-ahead-schedule-template/): plan the next three weeks of work by trade. - [Construction Transmittal Template](https://essential.construction/files/construction/administration/construction-transmittal/): record what documents were sent, to whom and why. - [Construction Daily Report Template](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/reporting/construction-daily-report-template-2/): capture crews, weather, work done and issues each day. - [Submittal Form Template](https://essential.construction/files/construction/administration/submittal-form-template/): send shop drawings and product data for review. - [Deficiency Log Template](https://essential.construction/files/construction/quality/deficiency-log-template/): track defects through to close-out. - [Construction Proposal Template](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/business-development/construction-proposal-template/): present scope and price to a client. - [Title Block - Autocad Block](https://essential.construction/files/design/autocad/title-block-autocad-block/): a ready title block for drawing sheets. ## Related categories and guides When you need more, browse the full [Construction](https://essential.construction/files/construction/), [Pre-Construction](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/) and [AutoCAD](https://essential.construction/files/design/autocad/) collections. Learn how to use the core documents in [RFI in Construction: What It Is, How to Write One](https://essential.construction/academy/tutorials/ultimate-guide-to-the-construction-rfi/), [Construction Submittals: Types, Process, Log and Examples](https://essential.construction/academy/tutorials/managing-construction-submittals/) and [Fundamentals Of Construction Scheduling](https://essential.construction/academy/tutorials/fundamentals-of-construction-scheduling/). ## Frequently asked questions ### Are these construction templates really free? Yes. This collection is the site's set of free downloads. Templates in other categories are paid, and their prices are shown on each product page, so check this collection first if you are looking for no-cost templates. ### Can I edit the free templates? Yes, they are meant to be adapted with your project name, logo and details. File types differ between templates, so check the file details on each product page to make sure it opens in the software you use. ### Which free templates should I start with on a new project? Set up the RFI log, submittal form, transmittal and project contact list at startup. Once work begins, add the daily report, the three-week look-ahead schedule and the deficiency log to track progress and close out defects. ### What is a three-week look-ahead schedule? A short-term schedule that breaks the next three weeks of the master schedule into detailed tasks by trade and area. Supervisors update it weekly and use it in coordination meetings to confirm crews, materials and inspections are ready. ## Templates and files in this category - [Request for Information (RFI) Excel Template](https://essential.construction/files/construction/administration/request-for-information-rfi-excel-template.md?v=1793667221): Free Excel request for information template with RFI deadlines, question and response fields for professional, industry-standard project correspondence. - [Three Week Look Ahead Schedule Template](https://essential.construction/files/construction/scheduling/three-week-look-ahead-schedule-template.md?v=1793667574): Free 3 week look ahead construction schedule in Excel: activity and trade columns, easy dates, conditional formatting, extends to 6 weeks. Email to get it. - [North Arrow – Autocad Block](https://essential.construction/files/design/autocad/north-arrow-autocad-block.md?v=1745256260): Use this North Arrow Autocad block to speed up your drawing development. - [Visitor Sign In Log Template](https://essential.construction/files/construction/safety/visitor-sign-in-log-template.md?v=1793667424): Free construction site visitor sign in sheet in Excel and Google Sheets to track who is on site and keep guests safe. Free download, ready to print. - [Handbook for Project and Construction Management](https://essential.construction/files/information/guides/handbook-for-project-and-construction-management.md?v=1720393923): A handbook on the details of construction management. - [Consultant Inspection Report Log Template](https://essential.construction/files/construction/quality/consultant-inspection-report-log-template.md?v=1603597578): A free construction inspection report log template to help you keep track of all of the reports issued by the consultants on your construction project. - [Dining Room Table (Plan View) – Autocad Block](https://essential.construction/files/design/autocad/dining-room-table-plan-view-autocad-block.md?v=1745349318): This Autocad block is a plan view of a dining room table and chairs and is free to use on all projects. Use it to quickly help with space planning on your residential projects. - [Construction Project Contact List](https://essential.construction/files/construction/administration/construction-project-contact-list.md?v=1793716592): Construction project contact list template in Excel. Record company, phone, address and email for every key contact. Free download. - [Elements of A Building Whitepaper](https://essential.construction/files/information/white-papers/elements-of-a-building-whitepaper.md?v=1717005035): A whitepaper explaining the critical elements of a building that you should know and understand before getting into construction. - [Construction Meeting Minutes Template](https://essential.construction/files/construction/administration/construction-meeting-minutes-template.md?v=1655686676): Record the facts and action items from a meeting Keep project teams on the same page Provide professional minutes to the team - [Single Bed (Plan View) – Autocad Block](https://essential.construction/files/design/autocad/single-bed-plan-view-autocad-block.md?v=1745349541): This Autocad block is a plan view of a single bed and is free to use on all projects. Use it to quickly help with space planning bedrooms on your residential projects. - [Filing Labels](https://essential.construction/files/construction/administration/filing-labels.md?v=1793667312): Free printable file label template for binders and project files, so physical construction documents are easy to identify on the shelf. Free download. - [Fall Protection VS Fall Prevention Whitepaper](https://essential.construction/files/information/white-papers/fall-protection-vs-fall-prevention-whitepaper.md?v=1658104163): A detailed guide in the difference between fall protection and fall prevention. - [7 Construction Tips (Ebook)](https://essential.construction/files/information/e-books/7-construction-tips-ebook.md?v=1603642880): A free construction e-book that will help you to learn the right way to run a construction project and deliver project success. - [Filing Register](https://essential.construction/files/construction/administration/filing-register.md?v=1793716742): This filing register gives your jobsite a simple construction filing system for tracking the documents that come in and where each one is stored. A lot of paperwork moves through a construction site, and a… - [Construction Proposal Template](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/business-development/construction-proposal-template.md?v=1653408838): Use this proposal template to clearly outline to customers the services that you will be providing. - [Construction Estimate Template](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/construction-estimate-template.md?v=1785774870): A free excel template to help you prepare your next bid or construction estimate. Easy to use and simple data entry to speed up estimating. - [Construction Cost Codes](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/finance/construction-cost-codes.md?v=1619068818): In order to keep your expenses organized on a project it can be useful to organize them into cost centres. Cost codes are often used on projects which divvy up your costs into organized buckets.… - [Construction Daily Report Template](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/reporting/construction-daily-report-template-2.md?v=1793716344): Free construction daily report example covering work done, crews and names, equipment, materials and deliveries. Use it to keep a daily record of site events. - [Deficiency Log Template](https://essential.construction/files/construction/quality/deficiency-log-template.md?v=1793716556): Free deficiency log template in Excel. Track each deficiency by area, who found it, who is fixing it and sign-off, so nothing is missed before handover. - [Construction Tender Transmittal](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/construction-tender-transmittal.md?v=1793716598): Construction tender transmittal to record which tender documents were sent, to whom and when, with proof of delivery. Free download. - [Project Lessons Learned Template](https://essential.construction/files/business-operations/reporting/project-lessons-learned-template.md?v=1653412003): Use this template to record the lessons learned after each project. - [Supplier & Subcontractor Register](https://essential.construction/files/construction/administration/supplier-subcontractor-register.md?v=1760897391): Keep track of all of the suppliers, subcontractors and vendors on your project. - [Construction Transmittal Template](https://essential.construction/files/construction/administration/construction-transmittal.md?v=1793667100): Free construction transmittal form: from/to, attention, qty/type/description table, delivery method and received-by signature. Enter email to download. - [Submittal Form Template](https://essential.construction/files/construction/administration/submittal-form-template.md?v=1793667149): Free construction submittal form: a standard cover page with submittal number, spec section and review deadlines to send to the architect or engineer. - [Lifting Device Construction Checklist](https://essential.construction/files/construction/safety/inspections/lifting-device-construction-checklist.md?v=1659747618): This is a simple checklist for items such as chain block, winch or monorail for hoisting on a construction site. Use this inspection checklist prior to their usage to confirm all of the items are in place. - [Single Door Top View – Autocad Block](https://essential.construction/files/design/autocad/single-door-top-view.md?v=1744845707): Use this single swing door, plan view Autocad block to speed up your drawing development. - [Construction Quotation Template](https://essential.construction/files/pre-construction/estimating/construction-quotation-template.md?v=1793716466): Free one-page Excel construction quotation template for pricing changes and extra work: trade quotes, overhead, schedule delay and CCN or SI references. - [Request Letter of Inspection](https://essential.construction/files/construction/safety/inspections/request-letter-of-inspection.md?v=1763293658): Free sample letter to request an inspection of construction works from your consultant or engineer. Editable format, ready to adapt for your project. - [Double Bed Plan View – Autocad Block](https://essential.construction/files/design/autocad/double-bed-plan-view-autocad-block.md?v=1744998105): Use this plan view of a double bed Autocad block to speed up your drawing development. - [Construction Letter Template](https://essential.construction/files/construction/administration/construction-letter-template.md?v=1607996065): Provide professional correspondence to your project stakeholders - [Waste Disposal Log](https://essential.construction/files/construction/quality/waste-disposal-log.md?v=1793667506): Free construction waste disposal log to track material, quantities and receiving facility for LEED and site waste management requirements. Free download. - [Title Block – Autocad Block](https://essential.construction/files/design/autocad/title-block-autocad-block.md?v=1745255624): Use this title block template Autocad block to speed up your drawing development. - [Conversion Factors For Preparing A Schedule Of Materials](https://essential.construction/files/information/guides/conversion-factors-for-preparing-a-schedule-of-materials.md?v=1652721928): A detailed guide to conversion factors for standard construction assemblies.