What's inside the engineering field notebook
- Site Visit Record
- Sketch Grid
- Measurements Log
- Calculations
- Photo Log
- Equipment Log
- Project Contacts
- Action Items
- Notes
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All 13 pages of the US Letter version, exactly as they print. Tap a page to see it larger.
- 1. Cover
- 2. This Notebook Belongs To
- 3. Contents
- 4. Site Visit Record
- 5. Sketch Grid
- 6. Measurements Log
- 7. Calculations
- 8. Photo Log
- 9. Equipment Log
- 10. Project Contacts
- 11. Action Items
- 12. Notes
- 13. Thank you page
Who this engineering field notebook is for
This notebook is for engineers, surveyors, inspectors and technicians working on site. It suits civil, structural, mechanical and environmental engineers, as well as building inspectors and survey crews who need clear, dated field records. Site notes often become important evidence later, so a structured notebook makes sure measurements, observations and decisions are captured accurately. It also helps junior engineers learn good recording habits early.
How to use your engineering field notebook
Record site visits, sketch on the grid, take measurements, do calculations, log photos, note equipment, contacts and action items. Start each visit with the site visit page, recording the date, weather, people present and purpose. Sketch layouts and details on the grid pages, and write measurements carefully with units. Show working on the calculations page so others can check it. Number photos on the photo log and describe what each shows. Note equipment used and its calibration, keep contacts for the site team, and list action items with owners and due dates before you leave.
Formats included
A4 PDF
For printing in most of the world (210 × 297 mm).
US Letter PDF
For printing in the US and Canada (8.5 × 11 in).
Digital PDF
Hyperlinked tabs for tablets and PDF annotation apps.
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Free downloadEngineering Field Notebook questions
Is there a sketch grid?
Yes. Look for the "Sketch Grid" page in the 13-page engineering field notebook. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet.
Can I log photos?
Yes. Look for the "Photo Log" page in the 13-page engineering field notebook. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up.
Is there a calculations page?
Yes. Look for the "Calculations" page in the 13-page engineering field notebook. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up.
Is the Engineering Field Notebook really free?
Yes, the Engineering Field Notebook is completely free for personal use. Download the 13-page PDF without an account or email address, print it at home as often as you like and share the page link with friends. FolarraStudio is free to use. In the future, a few clearly labeled ads may help keep it free.
What size is the Engineering Field Notebook?
The Engineering Field Notebook comes in A4 (210 x 297 mm) and US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches), plus a hyperlinked digital PDF for tablets. Choose the file that matches the paper in your printer and print at Actual size or 100%, so nothing is cut off. Both paper sizes have the same 13 pages.
