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Rates, Norms & Durations

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What is needed to come up with a production rate?

A duration of time, the manhours involved, and an amount of work produced?

This section is here to document this.  What information do you have that you can share?

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  1. 01Automotive
  2. 02Bridges
  3. 03Building & Construction
  4. 04Building Services / E&M
  5. 05Defence Sector
  6. 06Fitout & Finishes
  7. 07Health & Healthcare
  8. 08IT Engineering Projects
  9. 09Petrochemical Oil & Gas
  10. 10Pharmaceutical
  11. 11Power Generation & Nuclear
  12. 12Roads & Infrastructure
  13. 13Rule of Thumb
  14. 14Shipbuilding
  15. 15Transportation
  16. 16Tunnelling & Mining
  17. 17Water Management

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  1. Tousif Khan ·

    Hi Frendz ...

    I like this section this is helping me in may ways ..but i am facing problem when it comes to productivity rates given without resources, as what resource  should i consider if i want to use these rates please help .......

     

     

    regards,

    Khan

  2. Kevin Ng ·

    Hi all,

     

    I am also facing problem in sourcing MEP labout production rate for Middle East Region. Anyone can help?

     

    regards,

     

    Kevin

  3. Aravind Govi ·

     

    S.N0

    Activity

    Productivity norms

    Qty

    Units

    DUCTING:

    1

    Duct

    1.2 – 1.5

    Sqm/man/day

    2

    Insulation

    3

    Sqm/man/day

    3

    1 No - VAV

    3

    Sqm/man/day

    4

    1 No - ECV

    2

    Sqm/ man/day

    5

    1 No – Joint Insulation

    0.4

    Sqm/man/day

    6

    1 No - Flexible Duct

    1

    Sqm/man/day

    7

    1 No - Plenum

    1

    Sqm/man/day

    8

    1 No - MSFD

    2

    Sqm/man/day

    9

    1 No - VCD

    1

    Sqm/man/day

    10

    Pressure Test per 25 Sqm ducting

    4.5

    Sqm/man/ day

    11

    Multipurpose Supports – 4 No

    1.5

    Sqm/man/day

    12

    Grills & Diffusers

    6

    No’s / Man/ day

    13

    Linear Slot Diffuser

    6

    Rm / Man / day

     

    Kindly note that here ducting  is inclusive Support fixing + Cleat fixing + Sealant application

    CHW PIPE:

    1

    1" – 2" dia

    7.5

    Rm/man/day

    2

    2" - 3"dia

    5

    Rm/man/day

    3

    4"dia

    2.5

    Rm/man/day

    4

    6"dia

    1.5

    Rm/man/day

    5

    8"dia

    1.2

    Rm/man/day

    6

    10"dia

    1

    Rm/man/day

    7

    CHW Pipe Insulation

    15

    Rm/man/day

    8

    Pressure Test for 100 Rm

    3

    man/day

    9

    Valve Package

    1.5

    Man / day / unit

     

    Kindly note that here Chilled water piping is inclusive of Support fixing

    S.N0

    Activity

    Productivity norms

    Qty

    Units

    ELECTRICAL/ELV

    1

    Conduit

    16

    Rm/man/day

    2

    Wiring

    30-40

    Rm/man/day

    3

    Cable tray

    5-6

    Rm/man/day

    4

    Trunking

    8-10

    sq.m/man/day

    5

    DB Installation

    1

    Nos/man/day

    6

    DB Termination

    1

    Nos/man/day

    7

    Final Fix Accessories

    8

    Nos/man/day

    8

    Light points

    8

    Nos/man/day

    PLUMBING

    1

    Water supply pipe installation

    5

    Rm/man/day

    2

    Drain pipe installation

    3

    Rm/man/day

    Kindly note that Piping Installation is inclusive of Support fixing

  4. Ruel Camaquin ·

    Hi Guys,

     

    Just like to know if we have productivity rate for glazing partitions..... also there is no productivity rate for plasterboard installation on the partitioning rates.

     

    Thanks!

     

    Ruel

  5. S.M.Sajjad Haider Naqvi ·

     

     

    Can anyone help me with the units used to measure progress of platfrom fabrication & welding?

     

    Is it ok to USE ... Kg of steel fabricated or welded?

  6. S.M.Sajjad Haider Naqvi ·

     

     

    Can anyone help me with the units used to measure progress of platfrom fabrication & welding?

     

    Is it ok to USE ... Kg of steel fabricated or welded?

  7. Vikas Budhiraja ·

    Good Morning,

     

    The information avaialble here is very useful for me, thanks a lot.

    I will be very thankful if excel file or PDF file of all prodcution rates can be shared on my email address: lnt.vikas@gmail.com

    Thanks,

    Vikas Budhiraja, PMP

  8. Bahaa Ahmed ·

    Dear all experts,

     

    I need the productivity rates for first and second fixs for MEP work (HVAc, Firefighting and Plumbing).

     

    Thank you

  9. Bahaa Ahmed ·

    Dear all experts,

     

    I need the productivity rates for first and second fixs for MEP work (HVAc, Firefighting and Plumbing).

     

    Thank you

  10. Emad Elkordy ·

    Thank you deeply, for the great effort you've been doing.

    I just would like to pay your attention that the productivity rates are in a big need to the crew structure producing these rates.

     

    Best Regards,

  11. Emad Elkordy ·

    Thank you deeply, for the great effort you've been doing.

    I just would like to pay your attention that the productivity rates are in a big need to the crew structure producing these rates.

     

    Best Regards,

  12. Emad Elkordy ·

    Thank you deeply, for the great effort you've been doing.

    I just would like to pay your attention that the productivity rates are in a big need to the crew structure producing these rates.

     

    Best Regards,

  13. Msh Shb ·
    Can i get the production rate dia Inch for CHW pipes for example 20" pipe one joint require 3 hours .. Etc or if there is a formula followed to calculate the same knowing that its all sch STND
  14. Gürkan Efe ·

    Dear all experts;

    This data is very useful for me and thank you all. But i need construction labour rates as an excel file. If somebody has it and sen me i will very be thankful. Also can you please give a book advise for this issue.

    Thank you all.

    efe.gurkan@hotmail.com

  15. Santhosh Loganathan ·

    Hi all,

    Can you comment on impact of crew design, i.e crew size and composition on productivity?

    Thanks,

    Santhosh

  16. Jacob Armstrong ·

    Are you in need still?

    Jaocb Armstrong JEPM LLC  409-457-7725

  17. Santhosh Loganathan ·

    Ya, I am waiting for comments. If you can give some feedback/ comments, it will greatly be useful.

    Thanks/Regards,

    Santhosh

  18. Santhosh Loganathan ·

    Ya, I am waiting for comments. If you can give some feedback/ comments, it will greatly be useful.

    Thanks/Regards,

    Santhosh

  19. Jacob Armstrong ·

    Are you in need still?

    Jaocb Armstrong JEPM LLC  409-457-7725

     

  20. Jacob Armstrong ·

    What geographical location is labor being executed? (remote/local port)

    What is the weather conditions?

    What type of industry?

    Other particulars or need; Are there readily available resource (MP & DFL Equip/Consumables) ?

    Please feel free to contact me at your convenience. 

    Once we come into mutual agreement, I will produce the needed excel loaded unit rates for your project/s need/s.  Based on execution industry actuals.

    Best regard,

    JEPM LLC

    Project Controls Engineer SME

    Jacob Armstrong

    409-457-7725

  21. Sukh Lal Shrestha ·

    Dear all experts,

     

    I need the productivity rates for Oil & Gas Project - Construction Trade like Sand Blaster, Fireproofer, Spray Painter, Scaffolder, Sheet Metal Fitter, Insulators and Welder.

    I will be very thankful if excel file or PDF file of all production rates can be shared on my email address: sukh_shrestha@hotmail.com

    Thank You

  22. Chris Ellis ·

    I am struggling to see any logic behind the productions per hour on the drainage?

    33m per hour for 150mm drainage in runs exceeding 30m or greater is impossible - unless installed via trenchless methods!

    I calculate my drainage productions to include dig, bed and surround, pipe laying and backfilling compacting in accordance with the specification and would never price on more than 30 - 35m per DAY for a 150mm UPVC pipe at a depth not exceeding 1m.

    What do the productions on here realte to and what do they include?

  23. Hari Putta ·

    hi,

    Anyone having Manpower productivy norms excel file for MEP(Gulf), it will be very helful to me.

     

    e-mail: hariveerendra@gmail.com

  24. Jake Winstone ·

    looking at the drainage outputs on here they don't seem to be that reliable? does anybody have an excel spreadsheet they would be able to send with some general drainage outputs?

  25. Jan Daryl Fabregas ·

    Hi,

    It seems that the most of the rates here are equipment rates. do you have any rates for manpowered activities (e.g. manual excavation)

  26. John Roberts ·

    Hi, Has anyone got any information of Metsec output rates please

  27. Mark Glen ·

    Hello all 

    Im new to this platform but am looking for some output rates for sprinkler installations in the UK. any and all help will be apprecieated

  28. Salar Al Zubaidi ·

    For your requirement lads,

    Activity DescriptionODResource DescriptionQuantity DescriptionMan/day total mandayBOQ QuantityUnitsProductivity (Units/Mandays)
    Antitermite & Blinding2Formwork LabourBlinding Concrete4.0845.54m²22.77
    Footings Concrete Works3Unskilled Labour 3.09   
     Formwork LabourFormwork area as executed5.01547.84m²3.19
     Steel FixerReinforcement Steel6.0183ton0.17
    Backfill & Compaction4Unskilled Labour 3.012   
    MEP Works Below Grade Slab3PlumberPipes4.01255m4.58
     ElectricianUnderground Cables4.01255m4.58
    Grade Beams Concrete Works3Unskilled Labour 3.09   
     Formwork LabourFormwork area as executed6.01897.32m²5.41
     Steel FixerReinforcement Steel5.0152ton0.13
    SOG Concrete Works4Unskilled Labour 2.08   
     Formwork LabourSlab on Grade2.0822.74m35.50
     Steel FixerReinforcement Steel6.0243ton0.17
    Water Tank FN Concrete Works4Unskilled Labour 1.04   
     Formwork LabourFormwork area as executed0.31.26.28m²5.23
     Steel FixerReinforcement Steel2.081ton0.13
    Water Tank Walls Concrete Works4Unskilled Labour 2.08   
     Formwork LabourFormwork area as executed4.01684.44m²5.28
     Steel FixerReinforcement Steel2.081ton0.13
    1st Flr. Column Reinforcement & Concrete2Unskilled Labour 4.08   
     Formwork LabourFormwork area as executed10.02090m²4.50
     Steel FixerReinforcement Steel4.081ton0.13
    1st Floor Slab & Staircase Concrete Works4Unskilled Labour 5.020   
     Formwork LabourFormwork area as executed10.040213.62m²5.34
     Steel FixerReinforcement Steel7.0284ton0.14
    Rf Flr. Column Reinforcement & Concrete2Unskilled Labour 5.010   
     Formwork LabourFormwork area as executed10.02077.52m²3.88
     Steel FixerReinforcement Steel4.081ton0.13
    Roof Floor Slab Concrete Works3Unskilled Labour 5.015   
     Formwork LabourFormwork area as executed10.030155.8m²5.19
     Steel FixerReinforcement Steel9.0274ton0.15
    Parapets & Upstands3Formwork LabourConcrete4.012   
    Blockworks w. Accessories66Unskilled Labour 8.072   
     MasonBlockwalls8.0722780m²5.27
     Scaffolder 0.54.5   
    Plaster + Subframes7Unskilled Labour 4.028   
     PlastererInterior Plaster6.545.5545m²11.98
    Waterproofing Wet Areas5Waterproof labourWet Area Waterproofing2.010   
    Primary Painting5PainterFirst Coat Paint11.055692m²12.58
    Wall Tiles5Tile WorkerCeramic Wall Tiles4.020128m²6.40
    Pantry Units3Carpenter / JoinerPantry Cabinets1.031item 
    Interior Doors & Ironmongery5Wooden Door FixerWood Doors2.01016No1.60
    Floor Tiles7Tile WorkerCeramic Floor Tiles4.028216m²7.71
    False Ceilings & Furrings7Suspended Ceiling LaborSuspended Ceiling7.049980m²20.00
    External Windows & Doors7Alum. Works JoinerAlum. Windows / Doors3.02126No1.24
    Kitchen Cabinets5Carpenter / JoinerKitchen Cabinets/Units1.051item0.20
    Vanity Counters / Cabinets3Carpenter / JoinerVanity Cabinets/Units1.031item0.33
    Wardrobes5Carpenter / JoinerWardrobes1.051item0.20
    Vanity Tops2Carpenter / JoinerVanity Cabinets/Units1.021item0.50
    Final Coat of Paint4PainterFinal Coat Paint5.020692m²34.60
    Shower Enclosures3Carpenter / JoinerShower Enclosures1.031item 
    Roof Steel Structure14Joiner Steel WorksStructural Steel4.056   
    External Rendering14PlastererExterior Plaster4.056610m²10.89
     Scaffolder 1.014   
    Thermal & Moisture Protection @ Roof7Waterproof labour 2.014198m²14.14
    External Paint7PainterExternal Paint7.049610m²12.45
    Boundary Wall & External Civil Works21MasonBlockwalls0.36.355m²9.00
     Formwork LabourFormwork area as executed1.531.5107m²3.50
     Steel FixerReinforcement Steel0.613.32ton0.15
     PlastererExterior Plaster0.612180m²15.00
     PainterExterior Paint0.612180m²15.00
    Handrails & Balustrades5Carpenter / JoinerInt. Handrail / Balustrade4.02023m1.20
    GRC Installation10GRC FixerGRC6.060   
    Domestic Piping & Valves6PlumberPipes4.024298m12.42
    Drainage Piping5PlumberPipes2.010133m13.30
    Domestic Water Pumps & Access.7PlumberPipes0.21.4   
    Water Heaters2PlumberPipes1.02   
    Ductwork & Insulation7Ductwork LabourDuctwork5.0351530kg43.71
    Fuel Gas System7PlumberPipes1.0712m 
    Split Systems5Ductwork LabourSplit Units1.899No1.00
    Exhaust Fans3Ductwork LabourExhaust Fans1.035No1.67
    Grilles & Diffusers3Ductwork LabourAir Outlets / Grilles2.0639No6.50
    Sanitary Wares3PlumberSanitary Wares3.0939No4.33
    Electrical Ducts & Conduits4ElectricianWires & Cables5.020   
    Home Automation Conduits2ElectricianWires & Cables2.04   
    Wiring & Cable Pulling5ElectricianWires & Cables6.03046m1.53
    Installation & Termination of DBs / Panels5ElectricianDBs1.052No 
    Lighting Fixtures & Detectors3ElectricianLighting Fixtures5.015133No8.87
  29. Peter Blogg ·

    Wood Doors and Frames    Door Frames and Trim    Single Exterior  ea3mh/unitDouble Exterior ea6mh/unitSingle Interior  ea3mh/unitDouble Interior  ea4mh/unitSliding Door Frame  ea4mh/unit     Doors, Fit, Hand, and Lock    Single Exterior  ea5mh/unitDouble Exterior  ea8mh/unitSingle Interior  ea5mh/unitDouble Interior  ea7mh/unitScreen Doors  ea2mh/unit     Metal Doors    Single  ea6mh/unitDouble  ea9mh/unit     Miscellaneous Doors Complete with Trim and Hardware    Rolling, Manual Operated  ea29mh/unitRolling, Motor Operated  ea36mh/unitSliding, Manual Operated  ea20mh/unitSliding, Motor Operated  ea26mh/unitSliding, Fire  ea19mh/unit     Garage Doors    Wood 16' X 7'  ea8mh/unitAluminum 16' X 7'  ea10mh/unitScuttles  ea10mh/unitCaulking  ft0.005mh/unit     NOTES:     1. Includes jambs, stops, casings, and weather stripping.   2. Does not include sills or thresholds.    3. On wood doors, if power planes, hinge butt routers, and lock mortisers are used, use 0.75 multiplier on installation time.     Window Installation    Work Element Description Unit Man-Hours Per Unit         Wood Windows    Double Hung  ea4mh/unitCasement, Single  ea4mh/unitFixed, Wood Sash  ea3mh/unitJalouse  ea2mh/unitSkylights  ea8mh/unit     Metal Windows Casement     Commercial Projected  ea2mh/unitSkylights  ea2mh/unitDouble Hung  ea9mh/unitLouvers ea5mh/unitScreens  ea2mh/unitVenetian Blinds  ea2mh/unitWeatherstripping  ea3mh/unitCaulking  ft0.003      SUGGESTED CREW SIZE: Two to six BUs    NOTES:     1. Installation includes drilling for fasteners, expansion shields, installing plugs, toggle bolts, blocking, hinges, locks, and other hardware.2. For special panic device for doors add three hours for single, four hours for double doors.     TABLE 4-101. Glass and Glazing    Work Element Description Unit Man-Hours Per Unit         Small Panels 2-FT. Square or Less  ft0.2mh/unit0.19 sg.m.- m21.7 Medium Panels 2- to 6-FT Square  ft0.2mh/unit0.0185-to 0.557 sq.m. m21.8 Large Panels 6- to 10-FT Square  ft0.2mh/unit0.557- to 1.0 sq.m. m22.3 Plate Glass Store Fronts 200- to 400- FT Square  ft21.0mh/unit18- to 37 sq.m. m2226.1      NOTES:     1. Estimates are based on putty set installation: if installed with metal stops and rubber, double theman-hour figures; if vinyl set, snap-on triple man-hour figures; for insulated glass use 0.67 multiplier2. When glazing from outside using scaffolding or swinging staging, one man is required on the groundto support two glaziers; use 1.5 multiplier    3. For winter work add use 1.25 multiplier.    4. Do not air ship insulated glass units such as Thermopane, Twindow, etc., due to unequalpressurization.    

  30. Abdul Wahab Mohammed ·

    Dear all,

    Please share with me latest productivity rates for all divisions. 

    Thank you.

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