Site Areas let you divide a site into specific zones - such as rooms, divisions, or plots - giving you greater precision when recording works completed or logging issues. Once set up, site areas can be referenced directly in forms, making it easy to tie submissions to an exact location on site.
To set up site areas
Go to Chime Time.
Select an existing site or set up a new one.
From the left-hand menu, select Site Areas.
Click Add New Area.
Name the area and press Save.
Repeat for as many areas as needed.
Referencing Site Areas in Forms
Open an existing form or start a new one (see How to Build a Form).
Add the Regarding Site Area widget to your form
(NB: You do not also need to select Regarding Site widget, this widget includes Site Name AND Site Area)
When completing the form, the user will be prompted to select their site, then choose the relevant site area from a dropdown list.
Use Case
This feature is useful for anyone managing works or issues across a site with multiple distinct zones. It is particularly valuable for contracts managers and super users who need accurate, location-specific records — whether for progress tracking, snagging, or compliance purposes.
💡 Tips
Keep area names short and consistent so they are easy to identify in dropdown lists — for example, Plot 12, Block A, or Ground Floor.
Set up your site areas before distributing forms, so users always have the correct options available when completing them.
Use the Regarding Site Area widget (no need for Regarding Site widget)