Australian Production Rates TBH Walters

AUSTRALIAN
CONSTRUCTION
PRODUCTIVITY
RATES BOOK
AIR CONDITIONING DUCTWORK 1
FABRICATION ...............................................................................................................................................1
INSTALLATION ..............................................................................................................................................1
MULTI STOREY HOTEL.................................................................................................................................1
MULTI STOREY OFFICE................................................................................................................................1
A.R.E.M.A (AIR-CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA) .......................1
BORED PIERS/PILING ............................................................................................................................4
BEAMS - STEEL .............................................................................................................................................4
HOLLOW STEEL CAISSON ............................................................................................................................4
POLE WOOD .................................................................................................................................................4
SHEET STEEL ................................................................................................................................................4
SHEET WOOD ................................................................................................................................................4
BORED PILES................................................................................................................................................4
CONTIGUOUS PILES......................................................................................................................................4
SECANT PILES ..............................................................................................................................................4
DIAPHRAGM WALL ......................................................................................................................................4
BRICK / BLOCK LAYING........................................................................................................................6
BLOCK ..........................................................................................................................................................6
BRICK ...........................................................................................................................................................6
COPING.........................................................................................................................................................7
LINTEL .........................................................................................................................................................7
CARPENTRY .............................................................................................................................................8
BATTENS.......................................................................................................................................................8
CAULKING OPENINGS ..................................................................................................................................8
DECKING ......................................................................................................................................................8
DOOR /WINDOW OPENING FRAME ...............................................................................................................8
EAVES LINING..............................................................................................................................................8
EXTERIOR TRIM ..........................................................................................................................................8
FASCIA & BARGES .......................................................................................................................................8
FIXINGS ........................................................................................................................................................8
FLOOR T & G..............................................................................................................................................8
FLOOR FRAMING .........................................................................................................................................8
GROUNDS/FURRING ....................................................................................................................................8
INSULATION ..................................................................................................................................................9
INTERIOR TRIM ...........................................................................................................................................9
ROOF FRAMING .........................................................................................................................................10
SHELVING...................................................................................................................................................10
SIGNS..........................................................................................................................................................10
STAIRS ........................................................................................................................................................10
SUNDRY ITEMS...........................................................................................................................................10
WALL FRAMING.........................................................................................................................................10
WEATHERBOARDS .....................................................................................................................................10
CARPET....................................................................................................................................................11
BROADLOOM ..............................................................................................................................................11
CEILING...................................................................................................................................................12
ACOUSTIC TILE ..........................................................................................................................................12
PLASTERBOARD .........................................................................................................................................12
PLASTERBOARD TILE.................................................................................................................................12
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STRAMIT WALK-ON CEILING ....................................................................................................................12

VERMICULITE SPRAY .................................................................................................................................12
CEMENT RENDER (PLASTERER) ......................................................................................................13
CEMENT RENDER ......................................................................................................................................13
CERAMIC FLOOR & WALL TILES ....................................................................................................14
CERAMICS ..................................................................................................................................................14
PRECAST POLISHED TILES .........................................................................................................................14
QUARRY .....................................................................................................................................................14
CLEARING SITE.....................................................................................................................................15
CLEAR TREES & BRUSH ............................................................................................................................15
TURF - CUTTING & LAYING.......................................................................................................................15
CONCRETE .............................................................................................................................................16
BROADWAY SHOPPING CENTRE.................................................................................................................16
BLINDING ...................................................................................................................................................16
DELIVERY...................................................................................................................................................16
CONCRETE JOINTS .....................................................................................................................................16
SLABS ON GROUND ....................................................................................................................................16
LABOUR PLACING RATES ...........................................................................................................................16
CONCRETE FINISHING ...............................................................................................................................16
JOINT FILLING ...........................................................................................................................................16
COOL ROOM..........................................................................................................................................17
CORK FLOOR FINISHES ......................................................................................................................18
CORK TILES ...............................................................................................................................................18
DEMOLITION .........................................................................................................................................19
ASBESTOS (INCLUDES SET-UP, BAGGING & DISPOSAL) .............................................................................19
FLOORING ..................................................................................................................................................19
INTERNAL WALLS ......................................................................................................................................19
MASONRY...................................................................................................................................................19
PAVING.......................................................................................................................................................19
REINFORCED CONCRETE ...........................................................................................................................19
ROOFING ....................................................................................................................................................19
SIDING........................................................................................................................................................19
STRUCTURAL TIMBER ................................................................................................................................19
DOCUMENTATION................................................................................................................................20
ARCHITECTURAL........................................................................................................................................20
SPECIFICATION ...........................................................................................................................................20
BILLS OF QUANTITIES ................................................................................................................................20
ELECTRICAL ...............................................................................................................................................20
HYDRAULICS AND SPRINKLERS .................................................................................................................21
LANDSCAPE ................................................................................................................................................22
LIFTS ..........................................................................................................................................................22
MECHANICAL .............................................................................................................................................22
CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMMES ................................................................................................................23
STRUCTURAL ..............................................................................................................................................23
DOORS/DOOR FRAMES .......................................................................................................................25
BI-FOLD .....................................................................................................................................................25
DOOR FRAMES ...........................................................................................................................................25
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EXTERIOR DOORS ......................................................................................................................................25

HARDWARE ................................................................................................................................................25
HUFCOR DOORS .........................................................................................................................................25
INTERIOR DOORS .......................................................................................................................................25
ROLLER SHUTTER DOORS ..........................................................................................................................25
SCREEN DOOR ............................................................................................................................................25
SLIDING DOOR ...........................................................................................................................................25
STEEL FRAMES ...........................................................................................................................................25
STRONG ROOM DOORS ..............................................................................................................................25
ELECTRICAL ..........................................................................................................................................27
MULTI STOREY HOTEL...............................................................................................................................27
MULTI STOREY OFFICE..............................................................................................................................27
AUDIO CABLE.............................................................................................................................................27
CABLE ........................................................................................................................................................27
CABLE TRAY ..............................................................................................................................................27
COMMUNICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................27
OPTICAL FIBRE...........................................................................................................................................27
CONDUIT ....................................................................................................................................................27
FIT-OUT ......................................................................................................................................................27
EPOXY FINISH ........................................................................................................................................28
FLOOR ........................................................................................................................................................28
EXCAVATION .........................................................................................................................................29
BACKFILL ONLY, NO COMPACTION ............................................................................................................29
BACKFILLING GENERALLY ........................................................................................................................29
BACKFILL, SPREAD AND LEVEL .................................................................................................................29
BACKFILL, REFILL AND COMPACT ............................................................................................................29
BULK EXC...................................................................................................................................................29
LOADING TRUCKS ......................................................................................................................................30
DETAILED ...................................................................................................................................................30
15 - 30 TONNES ..........................................................................................................................................30
DITCHWITCH ..............................................................................................................................................30
OVER AREA................................................................................................................................................30
CONTIGUOUS & SECANT PILES, DIAPHRAGM WALL - SEE BORED PIERS/PILING....................................30
FENCING..................................................................................................................................................31
CHAINLINK.................................................................................................................................................31
MESH..........................................................................................................................................................31
TIMBER ......................................................................................................................................................31
WIRE ..........................................................................................................................................................31
FLOOR SANDING...................................................................................................................................32
TIMBER ......................................................................................................................................................32
FLOORING - SPECIAL..........................................................................................................................33
INFINITE ACCESS FLOOR ...........................................................................................................................33
FORMWORK...........................................................................................................................................34
OSW ..........................................................................................................................................................34
BROADWAY SHOPPING CENTRE.................................................................................................................34
CONVENTIONAL .........................................................................................................................................34
CRANEABLE SHUTTERS..............................................................................................................................35
PREFABRICATED ........................................................................................................................................35
STRIP AND CLEAN ......................................................................................................................................36
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THE FOLLOWING FORMWORK RATES ARE FROM C & C..........................................................36

FORMWORK TO GROUNDWORKS ..............................................................................................................36
FABRICATION .............................................................................................................................................37
SLAB SOFFITS .............................................................................................................................................37
BEAMS........................................................................................................................................................37
COLUMNS ...................................................................................................................................................37
WALLS ........................................................................................................................................................37
STAIRS ........................................................................................................................................................37
STRIPPING ..................................................................................................................................................37
GLAZING .................................................................................................................................................38
CLEAN GLASS ............................................................................................................................................38
ENTRANCE/SHOPFRONTS ...........................................................................................................................38
MIRRORS ...................................................................................................................................................38
PANES .........................................................................................................................................................38
GRANOLITHIC TOPPING ....................................................................................................................39
COVING ......................................................................................................................................................39
DIVISION STRIP ..........................................................................................................................................39
FLOOR ........................................................................................................................................................39
STAIR TREADS AND RISERS ........................................................................................................................39
HYDRAULICS..........................................................................................................................................40
DRAINAGE ..................................................................................................................................................40
PLUMBING..................................................................................................................................................41
SOIL WASTE AND VENT PIPES - CAST IRON ...............................................................................................41
IRRIGATION SYSTEMS ........................................................................................................................43
LEAKY PIPE ................................................................................................................................................43
JOINERY ..................................................................................................................................................44
BENCHES /CUPBOARDS ...............................................................................................................................44
LANDSCAPING .......................................................................................................................................45
PLANTING...................................................................................................................................................45
RETAINING WALLS ....................................................................................................................................45
SEEDING AND FERTILISING........................................................................................................................45
TOPSOIL .....................................................................................................................................................45
TURFING.....................................................................................................................................................45
LIFTS AND ELEVATORS ......................................................................................................................46
PASSENGER ................................................................................................................................................46
SHAFTS AND PIT .........................................................................................................................................46
UNIT LIFTS .................................................................................................................................................46
LINE-MARKING .....................................................................................................................................47
RUBBERISED ..............................................................................................................................................47
LINOLEUM..............................................................................................................................................48
MARBLE/GRANITE ...............................................................................................................................49
GRANITE ....................................................................................................................................................49
MARBLE .....................................................................................................................................................49
NEOPARIES .................................................................................................................................................49
OPALIZED GLASS ........................................................................................................................................49
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METALWORK.........................................................................................................................................50
CAST IN ......................................................................................................................................................50
DUCT FRAME AND COVER .........................................................................................................................50
GRATING....................................................................................................................................................50
HANDRAIL ..................................................................................................................................................50
LADDER ......................................................................................................................................................50
TOILET ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................................................50
TRENCH COVER .........................................................................................................................................50
PAINT/WALLPAPER..............................................................................................................................51
GRANOSITE ................................................................................................................................................51
PAINT .........................................................................................................................................................51
PAINT - EXTERNAL .....................................................................................................................................51
PAINT - INTERNAL ......................................................................................................................................51
WALLPAPER ...............................................................................................................................................51
PARTITION WALLS - INTERNAL DRY..............................................................................................52
PROPRIETARY PARTITION SYSTEM ...........................................................................................................52
SHEET .........................................................................................................................................................52
STUD FRAME ..............................................................................................................................................52
VENEERED PARTICLE BOARD....................................................................................................................52
PARQUETRY...........................................................................................................................................53
PARQUETRY................................................................................................................................................53
PAVING ....................................................................................................................................................54
ASPHALT.....................................................................................................................................................54
BRICK .........................................................................................................................................................54
CONCRETE .................................................................................................................................................54
CONCRETE BLOCK .....................................................................................................................................54
CRAZY PAVING...........................................................................................................................................54
PEBBLECRETE FINISH.................................................................................................................................54
SLATE/NATURAL STONE.............................................................................................................................54
BLUESTONE PAVING ...................................................................................................................................54
PRECAST CONCRETE ..........................................................................................................................55
ARCHITECTURAL FACADES ........................................................................................................................55
FLOOR UNITS .............................................................................................................................................55
WALL PANELS ............................................................................................................................................55
PRELIMINARIES ....................................................................................................................................56
TOWER CRANE...........................................................................................................................................56
REINFORCING / STEEL FIXING (REO)............................................................................................57
BEAM - PLACE AND FIX..............................................................................................................................57
COLUMN PLACE AND FIX ............................................................................................................................57
SLAB - PLACE AND FIX ...............................................................................................................................57
WALL - PLACE AND FIX..............................................................................................................................57
FABRIC WRAP ............................................................................................................................................58
MESH..........................................................................................................................................................58
ROOFING.................................................................................................................................................59
DOWNPIPES ................................................................................................................................................59
FLASHINGS .................................................................................................................................................59
GUTTER ......................................................................................................................................................59
SAFETY MESH .............................................................................................................................................59
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SARKING ....................................................................................................................................................59
SHEET .........................................................................................................................................................59
SHEET - FLASHINGS ....................................................................................................................................59
SHINGLES ...................................................................................................................................................60
TILE............................................................................................................................................................60
TILE - RIDGES ............................................................................................................................................60
BUILT-UP-ROOFING (MEMBRANE)............................................................................................................60
SANDBLASTING .....................................................................................................................................61
EXTERIOR ..................................................................................................................................................61
SCAFFOLDING .......................................................................................................................................62
PATENT.......................................................................................................................................................62
TRADITIONAL SCAFFOLD ...........................................................................................................................62
SHORING .................................................................................................................................................63
PLANK AND STRUTT ...................................................................................................................................63
BASEMENTS ................................................................................................................................................63
SHAFTS .......................................................................................................................................................63
TRENCHES ..................................................................................................................................................63
SPRINKLERS...........................................................................................................................................64
STONE MASON.......................................................................................................................................65
GRANITE ....................................................................................................................................................65
RANDOM RUBBLE WALLING .....................................................................................................................65
SILL ............................................................................................................................................................65
STRUCTURAL STEEL ...........................................................................................................................66
0 - 20 TONNE ..............................................................................................................................................66
20 - 100 TONNE ..........................................................................................................................................66
100 - 500 TONNE ........................................................................................................................................66
500 - 1000 TONNE ......................................................................................................................................66
1000 - 5000 TONNE ....................................................................................................................................66
5000 TONNE +............................................................................................................................................66
DOCK AND CANOPY FRAMING...................................................................................................................66
FLOOR AND PLATFORMS ...........................................................................................................................66
FRAMING AND BRACING............................................................................................................................66
HOLLOW SECTIONS ....................................................................................................................................66
OVERHEAD PIPE, BRIDGES ........................................................................................................................67
PURLINS AND GIRTS ..................................................................................................................................67
SURFACE TREATMENT ...............................................................................................................................67
TRUSSES AND CONNECTIONS ....................................................................................................................67
VINYL/RUBBER FLOORING................................................................................................................68
ASPHALT FLOOR TILE................................................................................................................................68
MASONITE UNDERLAY ...............................................................................................................................68
RUBBER TILE .............................................................................................................................................68
VINYL SHEET..............................................................................................................................................68
VINYL SKIRTING ........................................................................................................................................68
VINYL TILES ...............................................................................................................................................68
WATER/DAMP PROOFING ..................................................................................................................69
FOUNDATION /BASEMENT WALLS ..............................................................................................................69
OTHER AREAS ............................................................................................................................................69
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WINDOWS/WINDOW FRAMES ...........................................................................................................70

METAL - ALUMINIUM ................................................................................................................................70
SKYLIGHTS .................................................................................................................................................70
TIMBER ......................................................................................................................................................70
TENDER LETTING SCHEDULE ..........................................................................................................71
CURRENT TENDER LETTING SCHEDULE (PLANNING - 9/97) - 5 DAY WEEK ..........................................71
IAN NICHOLS TENDER LETTING SCHEDULE ( - 9/97) - 5 DAY WEEK ......................................................71
LABOUR AND MATERIAL TRADE RATIOS.....................................................................................72
DELAY ALLOWANCES .........................................................................................................................73
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AIR CONDITIONING DUCTWORK

Fabrication
Sheet metal Duct
in shop
0.56
mhrs/m2
Note: using 20 gauge duct @ 8 kg/ m2 Installation
Sheet metal Duct
0.88
mhrs/m2
Note: the rates do not include for Installation of fire dampers, volume dampers or coils. Add 5%
additional time for each of the above.
Installation
Plant Room - (Install complete A/C Plant Room)
Multi storey office - say between 12-25 levels - nominal gang of 8 men, all materials and equipment pre
hoisted.
0.38
mhrs/gross flr area
Ductwork to office floor - complicated layout, more than normal amount of bends in a office suspended
ceiling
0.43
mhrs/ m2 gross area
or a 3 man team should be able to complete between
55-65
m2/day
Ductwork to floor - simple layout, no suspended ceiling
0.32
mhrs/ m2 gross area
or a 3 man team should be able to complete between
70-80
m2/day
Multi Storey Hotel
1000 m2 gross floor area per floor, 23 rooms + corridors:
- Pipework (1 man)
1.5
days/floor
- Ductwork (4 men)
4
days/floor
- Induction Units (1 man)
2
days/floor
- Lagging (2 men)
3
days/floor
Multi Storey Office
- Ductwork (per m2 gross plan area) including risers
0.3-0.45
mhrs/ m2
- Induction units
0.66
mhrs each
- Pipe connections to units, including testing & lagging
4
mhrs each
- Ductwork to office floor complicated layout, more than usual
amount of bends in an office suspended ceiling
0.43
mhrs/ m2
- 3 man team should complete between
55-65
m2/ day
- Ductwork to floor simple layout, no suspended ceiling
0.32
mhrs/ m2
- 3 man team should complete between
55-65
m2/ day
A.R.E.M.A (AIR-CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT M ANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA)

A.R.E.M.A.
Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturers Association of Australia
Delivery Span in Months
1
Air Conditioning Units
Consoles, Floor & Under Ceiling Split Systems
Package Units, One Piece & Split Systems
Air Handling Units

Attenuators
Beverage Equipment
Boilers
Chiller Sets
Reciprocating
Centrifugal
Coils
Condensers
Air Cooled
Evaporative
Water Cooled
10 1 1 1 2
A.R.E.M.A.
Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturers Association of Australia
Delivery Span in Months
1
Condensing Units
Cooling Towers
Dampers
Fire
Volume
Electronic Air Cleaners

Evaporative Coolers
Exhaust Hoods
Fans
Axial
Centrifugal
Propellor
Fan Coil Units

Air Filters
Fume Cupboards
Furnaces
Grilles, Diffusers
Ice Storage
Noise & Vibration Control Equipment
Pumps, Water
Roof Ventilators
Switchboards & Control Panels
Variable Air Volume Boxes
2 of 75
10 1 1 1 2
3 of 75
BORED PIERS/PILING
Beams - steel
H or I section
- driving
- trim top after driving
Hollow Steel Caisson
Make-up and drive
Note:
Does not allow for reinforcing and concrete fill if required
Pole Wood
Drive battened or angled
Drive straight
Trim top after driving
- hand
- power tool
Sheet steel
6m length
- placing
- removing
9m length
- placing
- removing
12m length
- placing
- removing
Sheet wood
Hand Placed
- basements and pits - placing
- basements and pits - removing
- trenches over 2.5m deep - placing
- trenches over 2.5m deep - removing
- trenches to 2.5m deep - placing
- trenches to 2.5m deep - removing
Pneumatic driven
- basement and pits - placing
- basement and pits - removing
- trenches over 2.5m deep - placing
- trenches over 2.5m deep - removing
- trenches to 2.5m deep - placing
- trenches to 2.5m deep - removing
With Pile driver
- 6m or deeper - pull or remove
With Pile hammer
- 6m or deeper - place and drive
Bored Piles
Bore, bell bottom, reinforce - four piles 3 m deep
Frankipile cast insitu or tube pile 20m deep
Ditto 10 m long
Vibrapiles (Bachy) 18 m deep
Drill place & backfill temporary soldier piles
Drill place & grout ground anchors
Contiguous Piles
Establishment Time
Placement - 500mm dia
- 750mm dia
Secant Piles
Establishment Time
Placement - 500mm dia
- 750mm dia
Diaphragm Wall
4 of 75
0.23
1.10
hrs/m
hrs each
0.16
hrs/m
0.20
0.16
hrs/m
hrs/m
0.75
0.50
hrs each
hrs each
0.75
0.60
hrs each
hrs each
0.90
0.80
hrs each
hrs each
1.00
1.00
hrs each
hrs each
0.72
0.46
0.59
0.34
0.53
0.26
hrs/ m2
hrs/ m2
hrs/ m2
hrs/ m2
hrs/ m2
hrs/ m2
0.30
0.43
0.22
0.32
0.19
0.29
hrs/ m2
hrs/ m2
hrs/ m2
hrs/ m2
hrs/ m2
hrs/ m2
0.21
hrs/ m2
0.21
hrs/ m2
8
6
8
9
4-6
4
No. per/day
No. per/day
No. per/day
No. per/day
No. per/day
No. per/day
1-2
100
8-10
80
6-8
days
m lin/day
piles/day
m lin/day
piles/day
1-2
100
8-10
80
6-8
days
m lin/day
piles/day
m lin/day
piles/day
Establishment Time
Placement - 6-7m horizontal segment, 10m deep
9-12
days
1
segment/day
up to 100
m2/day
Placement 20m deep
up to 100
m2/day
Install wellpoint spears
30-40
No./day
Demobilise
6
days
Note: In the establishment time concrete guide rails need to be installed before diaphragm wall can commence. Can
have two rigs on site but need large area. Bentonite tank must be set up on site, room for reinforcement to be made
up, crane access for reo placement, access for concrete trucks.
Driven Piles
250 X 250 PRECAST 10 METRES LONG (THAILAND)
6
NO./RIG/DAY
5 of 75
Brick / Block Laying

Block
A generalisation is:
1 labourer can support 2 blocklayers
Concrete blockwork = 12 and a half blocks/m sq
All block rates are for ground 2400 mm high if higher work allow additional scaffold time
Rates indicated do not allow for set-out and standing door frames etc.
Blockwork (with 3 layers, 1 labourer)
30
m2/day
Cleaning Walls
0.21
mhrs/ m2
100 std blocks per day
1.00
mhrs/m2
200 std blocks per day
0.83
mhrs/m2
Concrete
- hollow 75 mm = 25 blocks/hr = 200/day
0.49
hrs/ m2
- hollow 100 mm = 22.7 blocks/hr = 180/day
0.55
hrs/ m2 1.8m sq/hr
0.69
hrs/ m2 1.45m sq/hr
0.83
hrs/ m2
- hollow 200 mm threaded over bar reinforcement = 104
0.96
hrs/ m2
- solid 100 mm = 150/day or 18.75 blocks/hr
0.67
hrs/ m2 1.5m sq/hr
- solid 150 mm = 120/day or 15 blocks/hr
0.83
hrs/ m2 1.2m sq/hr
- solid 200 mm = 80/day or 10 blocks/hr
1.25
hrs/ m2
Concrete - breezeblock
- ie screen walls
0.60
hrs/ m2
Glass block
- 196 x 196 x 98 mm
2.44
hrs/ m2
Stone block walls
4.0
hrs/ m2
Note: Also see Masonry - Random Rubble Walling
Brick
1 Trowel lays 50 bricks (commons) hr or 1 m2/hr
1 Labourer can support 2-3 bricklayers
Single skin brickwork = 50 bricks/ m2
Double skin brickwork = 100 bricks/ m2
One and a half Brick Wall (ie double skin and single skin) = 150 bricks/ m 2
All brick rates are for ground - 2400 high, if higher allow additional scaffold time
Rates indicated do not allow for set out and standing door frames.
Brickwork (with, 3 layers, 1 labourer) 900
bricks/day
6 of 75
Caulk with compound

Cleaning Walls = 217/hr = 1739/day
200 std bricks per day
Commons
- One and a half brick wall (75 bricks/m sq)= 35/hr = 280/day
- brick on edge partition (38 brick/m sq, av 35 bricks/hr)
- brick on edge partition (small quantities)
- double skin = 50/hr = 400/day
- double skin, arches
- double skin, curved in plan = 40/hr = 320/day
- mass brickwork = 640/day
- single skin = 50/hr = 400/day
- single skin, curved in plan = 33/ = 265/day
- solid 215 mm wall = 60/hr = 480/day
Face
- One and a half brick wall (150 bricks/m sq) 1 side only face
- double skin (1 side only face)
- double skin (both sides face)
- single skin
- single skin for segmental or semi-arch
- single skin, curved in plan
Point with mortar
Coping
Stone
- 35 x 125 mm
Lintel
Stone
7 of 75
0.05
0.23
1.60
1.33
1.00
hrs/m
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m2
2.14
0.9-1.1
1.52
2.00
16.00
2.50
80.00
1.00
1.51
1.66
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m2
bricks/hr
mhrs/m2
bricks/hr
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m2
2.78
2.23
2.50
1.25
13.00
1.67
0.06
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m2
bricks/hr
mhrs/m2
hrs/m
0.23
hrs/m
0.24
hrs/m
CARPENTRY
Battens
nailed to partitions
nailed to rafters & studs
Plugged to Walls
450 mm centres
Caulking Openings
With pressure gun
Without pressure gun
Decking
Timber
100 x 50 mm close nailed
100 x 50 with 25 mm gaps
Door/window Opening Frame
Frame
100 x 50 mm nailed to grounds
Frame - 150 x 50 mm
plugged to walls
Eaves Lining
Compressed Fibrous Cement Sheet
fixed to timber frame 0 - 450 mm wide
Hardboard
3 mm thick fixed to timber frame
Exterior Trim
Blinds or shutters
Mouldings
Porch Columns
Porch Rail & Baluster
Verge Board
Wood Threshold
Fascia & Barges
Timber 200 x 25 mm fixed to rafters
Fixings
Brick Wall
drill for 12 mm dia masonry anchor
Concrete Wall
drill for 12 mm dia masonry anchor
Steel Angle
drill for 12 mm dia bolt
Timber
drill for 12 mm dia bolt
Floor T & G
Timber - Hardwood
100 x 25 mm - cut in, cramp hail & punch
Timber - softwood
100 x 25 mm cut in, cramp, nail & punch
Floor Framing
Strutting
50 x 50 mm herringbone (herringbone length measured)
Bearers
Timber - Hardwood
ground floor 100 x 75 mm @ 1800 mm centres
Joists
Timber Hardwood
ground floor 100 x 50 mm @ 450 mm centres
upper floor 250 x 50 mm @ 450 mm centres
Overall rate
Grounds/Furring
Double
nailed to partitions and studs
8 of 75
0.04
0.02
mhrs/m
mhrs/m
0.23
mhrs/m
0.05
0.08
mhrs/m
mhrs/m
1.75
1.50
mhrs/m2
mhrs/ m2
0.15
mhrs/m
0.32
mhrs/m
0.55
0.52
0.60
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m2
0.42
mhrs/m2
1.25
0.13
1.50
1.10
0.32
0.5
mhrs/pair
mhrs/m
mhrs each
mhrs/m
mhrs/m
mhrs each
0.30
mhrs/m
0.10
mhrs each
1.13
mhrs each
0.13
mhrs each
0.05
mhrs each
0.34
mhrs/m2
0.34
mhrs/m2
0.41
mhrs/m
0.15
mhrs/m
0.09
0.2
0.27
0.6
0.4
mhrs/m
mhrs/ m2
mhrs/m
mhrs/ m2
mhrs/m2
0.07
mhrs/m
plugged to walls
0.40
Double - Framed
nailed to partitions and studs
0.15
plugged to walls
0.40
Single
nailed to fff and studs
0.05
plugged to walls
0.18
Insulation
Aluminium Foil
over timber or steel framing
0.05
Batt Insulation
between steel or timber framing
0.11
Flexible Roll
0.12
Foam Glass
0.17
Granular Mineral
0.11
Insulation Lath
0.09
Rockwool Loose
0.10
Rockwool Strip
0.10
Vapour Seal Paper
0.02
Interior Trim
Architraves to Brick
100 x 25 mm plugged to bwk (include plugging)
0.30
Architraves to Timber Framed Walls
100 x 25 mm
0.12
Beam casing
0.13
Chair Rail
0.10
Mouldings
0.09
Picture Rail
50 x 25 mm fixed to brick walls
0.19
50 x 25 mm fixed to timber
0.09
Skirting
150 x 25 mm fixed to brick
0.24
0.14
75 x 25 mm fixed to brick
0.22
0.12
Timber Handrail
0.45
Reveal Linings
19 mm Timber
- fixed to frame include plugging to brickwork
9 of 75
mhrs/m
mhrs/m
mhrs/m
mhrs/m
mhrs/m
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m
mhrs/m
mhrs/m
mhrs/m
mhrs/m
mhrs/m
mhrs/m
mhrs/m
mhrs/m
mhrs/m
mhrs/m
mhrs/m
0.30
mhrs/m
Roof Ceiling Joists

100 x 50 mm @ 450 mm centres
Roof Framing
Ceiling Beams
150 x 75 mm
Ceiling Joists
100 x 50 mm @ 450 centres
Roof - Ceiling Hanging Beams
200 x 38 mm fixed to ceiling joists
Collar Ties @ every second rafter
75 x 50 mm
125 x 50 mm
125 x 50 mm
Purlins (under)
100 x 75 mm
Rafters @ 450 centres
100 x 50 mm
Ridge
175 x 25 mm
Struts
100 x 75 mm (or 5 No. per hr)
Trusses - Fabricated Gang nail 6 m span
erection
Trusses - Fabricated Gang nail 12 m span
erection
Wall Plates
100 x 50 mm on brickwork)
Overall rate (per m2 plan area)
Strapping to walls 37 x 50 mm packed to alignment
Shelving
Metal
Brownbuilt 2100 mm high x 420 mm deep x 400 mm wide
procurement - 4 weeks
Timber
25 mm thick fixed to ladder brackets and all fixing included
bank of shelves
single shelves
Signs
Small
internal door - name/number
Stairs
Timber
including landings/balustrades - built on site
including landings/balustrades - prefabricated
Sundry Items
Hat & coat rail - 100 x 25 mm plugged to brick
Quad Fillet to Timber
Seat Batten - 75 x 38 mm fixed to metal frame
Wall Framing
Timber detailed rates:
100 x 50 mm
200 x 50 mm
300 x 50 mm
Overall Rate stud walls (including plates, noggings & trimming):
- Softwood
- Hardwood
Fix Studs & plates
Weatherboards
150 x 25 mm - fixed to timber frame
- fixed to gable ends
10 of 75
0.10
mhrs/m
0.20
mhrs/m
0.07-0.10
0.16
mhrs/m
mhrs/ m2
0.21
mhrs/m
0.13
0.135
0.14
mhrs/m
mhrs/m
mhrs/m
0.26
m lin
0.18
0.39
mhrs/m
mhrs/ m2
0.26
mhrs/m
0.12
mhrs/m
0.9
mhrs each
1.4
mhrs each
0.13-0.18
1.00
0.67
mhrs/m
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m2
0.17
mhrs/unit
4.25
4.34
0.17
mhrs/ m2
mhrs/ m2
mhrs/m
0.25
mhrs each
9.00
3.00
mhrs/m
mhrs/m
0.20
0.06
0.13
mhrs/m
mhrs/m
mhrs/m
0.20
0.25
0.33
mhrs/m
mhrs/m
mhrs/m
0.45
0.54
0.25
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m2
0.60
0.60
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m2
CARPET
Broadloom
Columns
- glued
Floor
- glued to slab
- on underlay
Wall
- glued
11 of 75
0.27
mhrs/ m2
0.10
0.15
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m2
0.21
mhrs/m2
CEILING
Generalisation
Suspended ceilings (2 man team) large open areas
Suspended ceilings (5 man team) small enclosed areas
Acoustic Tile
Grid for acoustic tile
Place tiles
Compressed Fibre Cement Sheet
Fixed to Battens
Illuminated Grid & tile
Grid
Tiles
Metal Pan
Grid
Tiles
Plasterboard
Cornice
- 75 mm include set joints
Furring Channel Grid System
- to receive plasterboard sheets
Sheet
- fix, tape, set 10 mm sheet
Plasterboard Tile
Grid
- for plasteboard tile
Tile
- place in ceiling grid
Plywood Sheet
- fixed to timber frame
Stramit Walk-on Ceiling
Grid/Tile
- walk on (1200 x 750 mm tiles)
(Grid and tile usually fixed at the same time with 3 man crew)
Vermiculite spray
1 coat
2 coats (approx 9 mm thick)
12 of 75
100
50
m sq/day
m sq/day
0.34
0.16
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m2
0.60
mhrs/m2
0.34
0.16
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m2
0.40
0.17
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m2
0.15
mhrs/m2
0.40
mhrs/m2
0.4
mhrs/m2
0.34
mhrs/m2
0.16
mhrs/m2
0.34
mhrs/m2
0.60
mhrs/m2
0.60
1.20
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m2
CEMENT RENDER (PLASTERER)

Cement Render
1 labourer can support 2 renders/plasterers
0.50
hrs/ m2
0.55
hrs/ m2
0.50
hrs/ m2
0.30
hrs/ m2
0.40
hrs/ m2
0.21
hrs/ m2
0.45
hrs/ m2
0.45
hrs/ m2
Beams - 2 coats 16 mm
Column - 2 coats 16 mm
Soffits - 2 coats 16 mm
- 3 mm thick skim coat and polish off
Wall - 2 coats 16 mm
- skim coat
Beams - 1 coat 13 mm
Column - 1 coat - 13 mm
Narrow widths
- 1 coat 12 mm on reveals trowelled or wood float
Soffits - 1 coat 13 mm
Wall external
- 1 coat 13 mm
- 2 coats 19 mm
Wall internal
- 1 coat 13 mm
- 1 coat 13 mm for wall tile
- 2 coats 19 mm
Generalisation
Plasterer - each coat (2 trowels l labourer)
0.62
0.30
hrs/ m2
hrs/ m2
0.30
0.52
hrs/ m2
hrs/ m2
0.30
0.25
0.52
1.92
hrs/ m2
hrs/ m2
hrs/ m2
m2/hr
64
13 of 75
m2/day
CERAMIC FLOOR & WALL TILES

Re- tiling of CCGL HO male toilet - 150 x 150 mm Johnson tiles. The render became drummy & tiles
cracked and fell off wall. Wall of tiles removed, 1 day; wall then prepared with dash coat, 1 day; wall
then rendered, 1 day; tiles then glued to wall. 365 tiles laid in 1 day, = 44 tiles/m sq. 8.25m sq fixed in 1
day, .97 mhrs/m sq.
Ceramics
Trims
- round edge fixed to sills and reveals
0.82
mhrs/m
Wall Tile
- 100 x 100 mm in small areas - fixed with mortar
2.70
mhrs/m2
- 150 x 150 mm in small areas - fixed with mortar
2.40
mhrs/m2
- 150 x 150 mm in large areas - fixed with mortar
2.40
mhrs/m2
- 100 x 100 mm fixed with mortar
2.50
mhrs/ m2
- 150 x 150 mm fixed with adhesive
1.50
mhrs/ m2
- 200 x 200 mm fixed with adhesive
1.50
mhrs/ m2
Floor tile
- 100 x 100 mm tiles in small areas
1.4
mhrs/ m2
- 100 x 100 mm tiles in large areas
1.0 1.2
mhrs/ m2
- Mosaic floor tiles in small areas
2.0 2.4
mhrs/ m2
- Ceramic tiles on membrane Metz adhesive fixed
1.5 1.7
mhrs/ m2
2
NOTE: Maximum of 1 man per 5m floor area!
Precast Polished Tiles
Shopping Malls (large areas)
0.7 0.9
mhrs/ m2
Quarry
Floor
- 75 x 75 mm
1.85
mhrs/ m2
- 100 x 100 mm
1.50
mhrs/ m2
- 150 x 150 mm
1.45
mhrs/ m2
- 225 x 225 mm
1.26
mhrs/ m2
Skirting Tile
1.00
mhrs/m
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CLEARING SITE
Clear Trees & Brush
Heavy Timber with Dozer
- include pile and burn
Medium Timber with dozer
Light Timber - tractors and cable
Light Timbered with dozer
Remove Tree Stumps
200 - 350 mm diameter
- blast and pull with tractor
- grub and remove by hand
- blast and pull with tractor
- grub and remove by hand
Remove trees
- by hand
- with chain saw
- by hand
- by hand
Turf - Cutting & Laying
cut, strip, stack
lay, level, lightly topsoil
21.00
machine hrs/hectare
16.50
machine hrs/hectare
10.5
machine hrs/hectare
11.8
machine hrs/hectare
0.85
6.00
machine hrs each

hrs each
1.50
hrs each
9.00
hrs each
8.00
1.8
hrs each
hrs each
10.5
hrs each
16.50
hrs each
0.25
0.3
15 of 75
hrs/m2
hrs/m2
CONCRETE
Note: concrete pours generally not planned to exceed 150 m cub per day.
With one pump the discharge rate will vary between 20 - 30 m2 per hour
Pours larger than 150 m cub will need two or more pumps, with additional placing crews.
It is good practice to have the pour in by early afternoon to allow finishing in daylight hours.
Broadway Shopping Centre
Site was placing 6500m cub/month
282.0
m3/day
Blinding
50 mm thick - approx 4.5 mhrs/m cub
0.22
hrs/m2
75 mm thick - approx 3.0 mhrs/m cub
0.25
hrs/m2
Delivery
By hand using barrows
0.111 max.
mhrs/m3
3
By mobile crane with 2 x 1m skips
0.067 max.
mhrs/m3
By tower crane with 2 x 2m 3 skips
0.040 max.
mhrs/m3
By concrete pump (to any height)
0.033 max.
mhrs/m3
By direct pour from truck, per discharge point (C & C rate)
0.017 max.
mhrs/m3
Concrete joints
Joint made from bitumen impregnated fibreboard
0.06
hrs/m
Water stop - rubber
0.10
hrs/m
Polythene Membrane (visqueen)
0.08
hrs/m2
Slabs on Ground
1.25
mhrs/ m2
A team of 2-3 men can prepare & pour 3 No. 5 x 5m chequer board pours each day
Form reinforce & pour concrete floor on fill (6 men)
Place concrete only direct from truck
Labour Placing rates
Strip footings
Mass Concrete in ground
Floor Slabs (excluding finishing)
Columns
Walls
Beams
Concrete Finishing
Broom Finish
Bush Hammer
Bush Hammer - Ribbed
Cement Wash
Exposed Aggregate
Hardener - Liquid Chemical
- clean old surface
- one coat hardener
Hardener - Metallic Grout Hardener
- clean old surface
- one coat hardener
Plastic Protection
Polish Surface
Power Floating
Remove Ties, Point, Patch or Fill Tie Holes
Scabbling Slabs
Scabbling Soffits
Scabbling Walls
Sand blasting
Screeding
Shovel finish
Trowel - by hand with steel trowel (60 m2 /man day
Trowel - by machine
Joint Filling
Mastic/ Polysulphide/ Silicone
16 of 75
250
18
m2/day
m3/hour
1.500
0.25-1.00
0.33-0.125
4-10
2-2.5
2.5-8
mhrs/m3
mhrs/m3
mhrs/m3
mhrs/m3
mhrs/m3
mhrs/m3
0.03
1.5
2.00
0.12
0.62
hrs/ m2
hrs/m2
hrs/ m2
hrs/ m2
hrs/ m2
0.32
0.10
hrs/ m2
hrs/ m2
0.32
0.21
0.02
1.95
0.07
0.32
0.45-0.65
1.2
0.62
80.0
0.32
0.25
0.25
0.12
0.10
hrs/ m2
hrs/m2
hrs/m2
hrs/m2
mhrs/m2
hrs/m2
hrs/m2
hrs/m2
hrs/m2
m2/day
hrs/m2
hrs/m2
hrs/m2
hrs/m2
hrs/m
COOL ROOM
Small Cool Room
3000 x 3000 mm plan x 2400 mm high
5.00
days
Note: Using a two man crew
Unit built freestanding within an existing room.
includes walls & roof, concrete screed floor, compressor, condenser, electrics, sliding door
17 of 75
CORK FLOOR FINISHES

Cork Tiles
Floor - include clear urethane finish
0.50
18 of 75
hrs/m2
DEMOLITION
Asbestos (includes set-up, bagging & disposal)
- remove sprayed asbestos
- remove asbestos cement sheet
- remove tiles
Flooring
Ceramic / Quarry Tile
Cork Tile
Linoleum
Terrazzo
Timber
Vinyl/Rubber Tiles
Internal Walls
Plaster from Masonry
Plaster/Fibreboard
Plywood
Timber Frame
Masonry
Hollow Blocks
- 140 mm blockwork by Hand
- 140 mm blockwork by pneumatic pick
Solid Blocks
- 140 mm blockwork by Hand
- 140 mm blockwork by pneumatic pick
Paving
Brick- break up by hand
Concrete paving, floor slabs - by hand
Asphaltic concrete - by hand
Reinforced Concrete
Columns - hand held breaker
Slab on ground - hand held breaker
Reinforced concrete slab - hand held breaker
Reinforced concrete Wall - hand held breaker
Concrete Slab with hydraulic breaker
100 mm thick
150 mm thick
200 mm thick
300 mm thick
weak mass concrete or masonry
jack-hammering concrete
Reinforced concrete wall (hand held breaker)
Roofing
Built Up Roofing
Corrugated Metal Roof
Siding
Corrugated metal
Timber
Structural timber
Framing
Roof timber
11 Storey Office Building Perth (Ex.Moltoni Demolition)
Conventional 12 weeks superstructure + 6 weeks raft slab
Blasting (Requires 2 month approval process first) 18hr day
19 of 75
10.00
0.70
1.00
hrs/m2
hrs/m2
hrs/m2
0.8
0.10
1.025
0.8
0.60
0.10
hrs/m2
hrs/m2
hrs/m2
hrs/m2
hrs/m2
hrs/m2
0.11
0.11
0.12
0.11
hrs/m2
hrs/m2
hrs/m2
hrs/m2
1.25
0.25
hrs/m2
hrs/m2
1.80
0.35
hrs/m2
hrs/m2
0.09
0.50
0.25
hrs/m2
hrs/m2
mhrs/m2
16.00
16.00
16.00
16.00
hrs/m3
hrs/m3
hrs/m3
hrs/m3
0.001
0.002
0.0035
0.010
0.050
10 max.
16
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m3
mhrs/m3
mhrs/m3
0.10
0.15
hrs/m2
hrs/m2
0.13
0.22
hrs/m2
hrs/m2
0.03
0.04
hrs/m
hrs/m
1.6
3.2
weeks/floor
days/floor
DOCUMENTATION
Note:
Manhours based on B1 sized ink drawings
Architectural
Sketch Plans will represent approx 20% of total manhours design and documentation
Detail Design and Documentation
Note: Use of CAD systems would result in overall reduction of 15 - 20%.
Generally allow 80 m hrs average per drawing
1:100 location plans/sections
100.00
hrs/dwg
1:100 elevations
50.00
hrs/dwg
1:200, 1:500 site plans
100.00
hrs/dwg
1:50 detail plans
175.00
hrs/dwg
1:20, 1:10 sections
80.00
hrs/dwg
1:100 reflected ceiling plans
50.00
hrs/dwg
1:10, 1:5 details
35.00
hrs/dwg
Schedules
35.00
hrs/dwg
Specification
Note: Minimum of 200 man hours, or approximately 4% of total drawing documentation manhours
Bills of Quantities
Note: allow 10% of total manhours for each consultant (drawing production) for the bills of
quantities.
The following rates are for a 7 level office building of reinforced concrete construction (simple
design) from Queensland and a specified bill.
Aluminium Glazing
38.00
hrs each
Brick/Blockwork
33.00
hrs each
Carpenter
33.00
hrs each
Carpet
17.00
hrs each
Ceramic Tiling
27.00
hrs each
Concrete (Include Reo & Formwork)
150.00
hrs each
Drainage
28.00
hrs each
Excavation
35.00
hrs each
Granite
12.00
hrs each
Hardware
17.00
hrs each
Hydraulics (include Fire Service)
82.00
hrs each
Joinery
28.00
hrs each
Landscaping
17.00
hrs each
Metalwork
44.00
hrs each
Painting
44.00
hrs each
Paving
17.00
hrs each
Roofing and Roof Plumbing
38.00
hrs each
Structural Steel
33.00
hrs each
Sun-screens
33.00
hrs each
Suspended Ceiling include Plasterboard Partitions
55.00
hrs each
Tanking
14.00
hrs each
Electrical
Note: Calculation of power loads, sizing generators and switchgear - allow 10% of total manhours for
design and documentation
Design and Documentation
Note: Generally allow average of 50 man hours per drawing
20 of 75
Symbols and Legend

- engineer/design
- tracing/document
Substation Layouts
- engineer/design
- tracing/document
Switchboard Layout and Details
- engineer/design
- tracing/document
Cable Trays and Block Cabling
- engineer/design
- tracing/document
Plan Layouts - Lights (High Use)
- engineer/design
- tracing/document
Plan Layouts - Power (High Use)
- engineer/design
- tracing/document
Plan Layouts - Lights (General Floors)
- engineer/design
- tracing/document
Plan Layouts - Power (general Floors)
- engineer/design
Schematics
- engineer/design
- tracing/document
Line Diagrams
- engineer/design
- tracing/document
Details
- engineer/design
- tracing/document
Schedules
- engineer/design
- tracing/document
Specifications
20.00
20.00
hrs/dwg
hrs/dwg
100.00
50.00
hrs/dwg
hrs/dwg
60.00
40.00
hrs/dwg
hrs/dwg
50.00
30.00
hrs/dwg
hrs/dwg
50.00
30.00
hrs/dwg
hrs/dwg
30.00
20.00
hrs/dwg
hrs/dwg
25.00
15.00
hrs/dwg
hrs/dwg
25.00
hrs/dwg
20.00
10.00
hrs/dwg
hrs/dwg
20.00
10.00
hrs/dwg
hrs/dwg
20.00
10.00
hrs/dwg
hrs/dwg
20.00
10.00
hrs/dwg
hrs/dwg
Note: Allow 4% to total manhours design & documentation

Hydraulics and Sprinklers
A generalisation is
Allow average of 30 man hours per drawing
Site Plans
- engineer/design
- tracing/document
General Layouts - Base Plans Supplied
- engineer/design
- tracing/document
Plant room and Equipment Layouts
- engineer/design
- tracing/document
Schematics and Line diagrams
- engineer/design
- tracing/document
Details
- engineer/design
- tracing/document
Schedules
- engineer/design
- tracing/document
Specifications
30.00
10.00
hrs/dwg
hrs/dwg
16.00
8.00
hrs/dwg
hrs/dwg
30.00
10.00
hrs/dwg
hrs/dwg
20.00
10.00
hrs/dwg
hrs/dwg
20.00
10.00
hrs/dwg
hrs/dwg
20.00
10.00
hrs/dwg
hrs/dwg
A generalisation is
allow 4% of total manhours design and documentation
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Landscape
- design
- document
Plans 1:100 / 1:200
- design
- document
Details
- design
- document
Schedules
- design
- document
Specifications
30.00
20.00
hrs/dwg
hrs/dwg
60.00
40.00
hrs/dwg
hrs/dwg
20.00
10.00
hrs/dwg
hrs/dwg
20.00
10.00
hrs/dwg
hrs/dwg
A generalisation is
Lifts
Analysis - Lift capacity sizing and performance
A generalisation is
A generalisation is
allow average of 60 man hours per drawing
Lift Motor room Layouts and Details
- engineer
- tracing
Well Layouts and Details
- engineer
- tracing
Specifications
50.00
30.00
hrs/dwg
hrs/dwg
40.00
20.00
hrs/dwg
hrs/dwg
A generalisation is
Mechanical
Heat Load Calcs, Plant and Equipment Sizing
A generalisation is
Analysis will represent approximately 10% total manhours of design and documentation
Major Duct work Sizing
A generalisation is
Analysis and layouts will represent approximately 5% total man hours design and documentation
Sizing and Documentation
A generalisation is
Allow 80 man hours per drawing
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Plant Layouts
- engineer/design
- tracing/document
Plant Sections
- engineer/design
- tracing/document
Floor Layouts - Pipes and Duct
- engineer/design
- tracing/document
Single Line Diagrams
- engineer/design
- tracing/document
Schematics
- engineer/design
- tracing/document
Schedules
- engineer/design
- tracing/document
Site Plan and Legends
- engineer/design
- tracing/document
Specifications
90.00
60.00
hrs/dwg
hrs/dwg
90.00
60.00
hrs/dwg
hrs/dwg
60.00
40.00
hrs/dwg
hrs/dwg
30.00
10.00
hrs/dwg
hrs/dwg
30.00
10.00
hrs/dwg
hrs/dwg
30.00
10.00
hrs/dwg
hrs/dwg
20.00
20.00
hrs/dwg
hrs/dwg
A generalisation is
Approximately 6% of and documentation man hours
Construction Programmes
Draughting of Bar Chart or Critical Path Programme
- design programme
70.00
hrs/dwg
- tracing
10.00
hrs/dwg
Preparation of Critical Path Programme on a Computer
- planner
80.00
hrs/job
Structural
Load Analysis and Structural Sizing
A generalisation is
Analysis will represent approx 15% total manhours design and documentation
A generalisation is
65 manhours/drawing average engineering and design and documentation
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Stormwater
- engineer/design
- tracing/documentation
Civil Works - 1:200, 1:500 Plans
- engineer/design
Concrete Footings - Profiles
- engineer/design
Concrete footings - Reinforce
- engineer/design
Concrete Slabs and Beams - Profiles
- engineer/design
Concrete Slabs and Beams - Reinforce
- engineer/design
Concrete Columns and Walls - Profiles
- engineer/design
Concrete Columns and Walls - Reinforce
- engineer/design
Concrete Stairs
- engineer/design
Structural Steel
- engineer/design
Specification Notes
30.00
10.00
hrs/dwg
hrs/dwg
50.00
30.00
hrs/dwg
hrs/dwg
10.00
10.00
hrs/dwg
hrs/dwg
30.00
20.00
hrs/dwg
hrs/dwg
10.00
10.00
hrs/dwg
hrs/dwg
40.00
20.00
hrs/dwg
hrs/dwg
10.00
10.00
hrs/dwg
hrs/dwg
20.00
10.00
hrs/dwg
hrs/dwg
30.00
20.00
hrs/dwg
hrs/dwg
60.00
20.00
hrs/dwg
hrs/dwg
A generalisation is
Minimum say 100 man hours usually represents 4% of total design and documentation
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DOORS/DOOR FRAMES
Bi-Fold
Track/Doors/Hardware
Note: Rete is for first metre, 0.3 hrs for each additional metre
Door frames
Set Out/stand
- for block/brickwork
0.50
hrs each
Timber
- transoms to door frames into brick or stud wall
0.50
hrs each
Timber Double Frame
- into brick or stud wall
1.40
hrs each
Timber single Frame
- into brick or stud wall
1.20
hrs each
Exterior Doors
Hollow Metal - double Swing
- include frame, door, trim, transom
15.60
hrs/pair
Hollow Metal - single Swing
- include frame, door, trim, transom
9.50
hrs each
Pressed steel - double Slide
- include frame, track, hanger, doors, hardware
32.00
hrs/pair
Pressed Steel - double Swing
- include frame, doors, hardware
20.0
hrs/pair
Timber - double Swing
- include lockset & furniture
4.55
hrs each
- pivot hang - double action floor springs
5.00
hrs each
Timber - Single Swing
- include lockset/furniture
2.30
hrs each
Hardware
Barrel Bolts
- 150 mm
0.50
hrs each
Check or Spring Hinge
1.8
hrs each
Door Closer
1.00
hrs each
Full Morticed Butt Hinges
1.00
hrs each
Half Morticed Butt Hinges
0.15
hrs each
Kick Plate
0.10
hrs each
Lock and Furniture
- exterior
0.75
hrs/set
- interior
0.66
hrs/set
Morticed Lock
1.60
hrs each
Panic Bolts/Push Bars
3.20
hrs each
Hufcor Doors
Note: 2 man crew, Delivery 8-10 weeks
Doors and Hardware - Operable Wall
0.66
hrs/m
Track - Operable Walls
0.25
hrs/m
Interior doors
Timber - Single
Note: Rate of double doors = single door x 1.5 - 1.75 (use discretion)
- hang excluding lockset/furniture
1.20
hrs each
- hang including lockset/furniture
2.00
hrs each
Roller Shutter doors
Domestic - 2.1 x 2.4
4.00
hrs each
Industrial - 3.0 x 3.0
6.00
hrs each
if motor required additional work by electrical if power supply
Screen Door
Screen Door - Door and Hardware
2.25
hrs each
Sliding Door
Sliding Door - Door and Hardware
3.20
mhrs each
Steel Frames
Erect & plumb
- using jig for repetitive work
1.00
mhrs each
- without jig
2.00
mhrs each
Strong room Doors
Fireproof - Strong room
0.50
hrs/50 kg
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ELECTRICAL
Multi Storey Hotel
1000 m2 GFA per floor, 23 rooms + corridors
Chasing out (2 men) & wiring (3 men) 6 days/floor
Multi Storey Office
Conduit in slab (where all wiring is in slab)
Ditto per lin. m of conduit
Connect subboard via rising mains in ducts to main switchboard
Audio Cable
- in conduits
- on cable tray in ceiling space
Horns on Wall
Speakers in Ceiling
Cable
4 Core & earth PVC circular on Tray
- 2.5 mm sq
- 6.0 mm sq
- 16.0 mm sq
- 35 mm sq
- 95 mm sq
- 150.0 mm sq
4 Core MIMS/PVC on Tray
- 4.0 mm sq
- 6.0 mm sq
- 10.0 mm sq
- 16.0 mm sq
- 25 mm sq
Single Core MIMS/PVC on Tray
- 6.0 mm sq
- 10.0 mm sq
- 25 mm sq
- 50 mm sq
- 70.0 mm sq
-.129 mm sq
TPI Cable in conduit
- 2.5 mm sq
- 6.0 mm sq
- 25 mm sq
- 95 mm sq
Cable Tray
Cable Tray to Ceilings
Communications
Communications Outlets
Optical fibre
- joining
Conduit
Cast into Suspended Concrete Slab
- 20 mm
- 25 mm
- 32 mm
Fixed to Masonry
- 20 mm
- 32 mm
- 50 mm
Fixed within Suspended Ceiling
- 20 mm
- 32 mm
- 50 mm
Fit-out
Electric Clock
General Power Outlets
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0.24
0.25
0.10
40
mhrs/m2 GFA
mhrs/m2
mhrs/lin.m
mhrs/floor
0.08
0.10
1.25
1.00
hrs/m lin
hrs/m lin
hrs each
hrs each
0.08
0.11
0.17
0.23
0.42
0.59
hrs/m lin
hrs/m lin
hrs/m lin
hrs/m lin
hrs/m lin
hrs/m lin
0.19
0.21
0.25
0.29
0.35
hrs/m lin
hrs/m lin
hrs/m lin
hrs/m lin
hrs/m lin
0.11
0.13
0.17
0.23
0.25
0.32
hrs/m lin
hrs/m lin
hrs/m lin
hrs/m lin
hrs/m lin
hrs/m lin
0.05
0.04
0.05
0.09
hrs/m lin
hrs/m lin
hrs/m sq
hrs/m lin
0.66
hrs/m lin
0.25
hrs each
0.66
hrs/joint
0.05
0.06
0.08
hrs/m lin
hrs/m lin
hrs/m lin
0.15
0.18
0.22
hrs/m lin
hrs/m lin
hrs/m lin
0.11
0.02
0.15
hrs/m lin
hrs/m lin
hrs/m lin
0.25
0.25
hrs each
hrs each
EPOXY FINISH
Floor
To Concrete
To Timber
0.02
hrs/ m2/coat
Note:
Generally requires 1 day cure per coat & 48 hrs drying prior to final traffic.
Also allow for acid etch (with machine) @ 125 m sq/hour plus 2 days drying prior to epoxy.
0.02
hrs/ m2/coat
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EXCAVATION
Backfill only, no Compaction
By hand
0.65
hrs/ m3
Backfilling Generally
Trenches
With D4 dozer
0.060
mhrs/m3
With D8 Dozer
0.020
mhrs/m3
Place & Consolidate Hardfill 150 mm thick with 2.5 Tonne roller 0.050
mhrs/m2
Spread & Level Hardfilling
With D4 dozer
0.070
mhrs/m3
With D8 Dozer
0.020
mhrs/m3
Spread, level & compact sand layer 50-75 mm thick
0.040
mhrs/m2
Backfill, Spread and Level
By hand
- average soil
1.00
hrs/ m3
- gravel
0.52
hrs/ m3
- sand
0.46
hrs/ m3
By Machine - Drott
- gravel
0.04
hrs/ m3
Backfill, Refill and Compact
These times are indicative only and compaction specifications should be checked where available
By Hand.
- surface - in clay
1.60
hrs/ m3
- surface - in gravel
1.33
hrs/ m3
- surface - in loam
1.50
hrs/ m3
- trenches - in clay
3.45
hrs/ m3
- trenches - 1 meter in clay
3.45
hrs/ m3
- trenches - 1 meter in gravel
3.05
hrs/ m3
- trenches - 1 meter in loam
2.80
hrs/ m3
- trenches - 4 meter in clay
3.85
hrs/ m3
- trenches - 4 meter in gravel
3.45
hrs/ m3
- trenches - 4 meter in loam
3.25
hrs/ m3
By Hand (Pneumatic)
- surface - in clay
0.88
hrs/ m3
- surface - in gravel
0.75
hrs/ m3
- surface - in loam
0.80
hrs/ m3
Bulk Exc
Generally
Per machine
300-500
m3/day
In good conditions with continuous supply of trucks
up to 1100
m3/day
By Machine - Tractor and Scraper, Drott
Note:
Bulk excavation rates are for firm sand
multipliers:- Gravel 1.25; Loam 1.35; Clay 1.50; Soft Rock 4.00
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By Machine - Drott (D7/D8)

- gradient 1 in 7 down
0.01
mhrs/m3
- gradient 1 in 7 up
0.02
mhrs/m3
- level
0.01
mhrs/m3
By Machine - Tractor and Scraper (D7/D8)
- haul 100m
0.01
mhrs/m3
- haul 500m
0.02
mhrs/m3
By Hand
- average soil
1.60
mhrs/m3
- stiff clay
3.00
mhrs/m3
- soft rock
4.80
mhrs/m3
- hard rock
7.40
mhrs/m3
Add for barrowing upto to 15 m
1.00
mhrs/m3
By 20-30 Tonne Rock Breaker
Note:- for footings the larger breaker may shatter the rock causing major over breaking. The smaller
breakers 7 - 15 tonnes may be required for small (or standard sized approx 1.5 x 1.5m) detailed excavation.
- hard rock - detailed exc lift pit (first 1-1.5m)
10.0
m3/hr
- hard rock - detailed exc lift pit (first 1.5m to 4m)
3.0
m3/hr
- hard rock - detailed exc lift pit (first 4m to 5.5m)
1.0
m3/hr
(can get 6.5 m reach breaker - rate 10-20% less)
Loading Trucks
Load trucks from stockpile of earth (large)
200
m3/hour
Load l truck from small quantities
20
m3/hour
Dragline loading to trucks
0.76m3 bucket
0.032
mhrs/m3
1.33m3 bucket
0.025
mhrs/m3
Excavate from spoil heaps & load to truck with front end loader
0.76m3 bucket (D6)
0.059
mhrs/m3
1.14 m3 bucket (Cat 955)
0.040
mhrs/m3
3
1.33m bucket (Cat 955h)
0.031
mhrs/m3
Detailed
By Hand
- average soil
3.00
hrs/ m3
- soft rock
8.50
hrs/ m3
- hard rock
13.50
hrs/ m3
By Machine - Backhoe
- trenches 1m in clay
0.11
hrs/ m3
- trenches 1m in gravel
0.10
hrs/ m3
- trenches 1m in loam
0.09
hrs/m cub
- trenches 4m in clay
0.13
hrs/m cub
- trenches 4m in gravel
0.11
hrs/m cub
- trenches 4m in loam
0.11
hrs/m cub
- excavation (straight small work)
15
m3/day
Trim & grade excavation
- D4 Dozer
0.007
mhrs/m2
- D8 Dozer
0.003
mhrs/m2
15 - 30 Tonnes
Rates need adjustment depending on machine size and rock strength
Bucket excavator large area to first 6 m deep
45
m cub/hour
Bucket excavator large area beyond 6 m deep
20
m cub/hour
Ditchwitch
Ditchwitch excavation .300mm wide x 1 m deep
100
m lin/day
Over Area
By Hand
- average soil
1.81
hrs/m cub
- hard rock
8.80
hrs/m cub
- soft rock
5.60
hrs/m cub
Contiguous & Secant Piles, Diaphragm Wall - see Bored Piers/Piling.
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FENCING
Chainlink
1.8m high including posts

2.4m high including posts
Note:
Addition 30% per metre of bracing for corners and bracing
1.25
hrs/m
1.47
hrs/m
Mesh
50 mm mesh
- incl metal posts 1m high
Timber
Post/Rail and Paling
- 1.8m high
Wire
Barbed - single strand
- fix to metal, timber and concrete posts
Single Strand
- fix to metal, concrete and timber posts
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1.17
hrs/m
1.27
hrs/m
0.11
hrs/m
0.04
hrs/m
FLOOR SANDING
Timber
Hardwood
Old floor for re-finish
Softwood
0.13
0.38
0.19
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hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
FLOORING - SPECIAL
Infinite Access Floor
Curved or irregular shaped

Square or simple
Note:
Average crew size 3 or 4 men
300-600 mm high
300 mm square steel or aluminium tile
0.77
hrs/m sq
0.62
hrs/m sq
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FORMWORK
2 men form 2 columns in 6 hours
Beam and flat slab (simple) 9m sq/manday (formwork measured)
Formwork (slab soffit) (per man)
8
m sq/day
Formwork (walls) (per man)
6
m sq/day
Formwork (columns) (per man)
10
m sq/day
This is a general guide and will vary for beam/slab ratio for each project.
Standard suspended formwork weighs between 60 80 kg/m sq (includes ply, joists, bearer, U
heads, frames & braces)
OSW
Core
13 men working on the core (core includes 2 staircases & 9 lift shafts)
Cycle times have been 4 days with critical activity being tying steel.
Structure
20 men stripping
10 men on columns
32 men on deck
Podium Levels and Loading docks approx. 2000m 2 and time of approx. 3 weeks.
Carpark typical floors of 2500 m2 have taken 6 days.
Office typical floors of 2500 m2 have taken 6 days.
Therefore typical 2500 m2 floor 63 men in 6 days
0.992
mhrs/m2
Broadway Shopping Centre
125 men were averaging 700m sq/day (all in rate)
5.65
m sq/day
Thailand (CCG John Ashton 9/8/99)
(all in rate)
1.75 - 2.0 m sq/day
Conventional
Note:
Rates given for formwork used once
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Generalised Times for Duration Checks

Form reinforce & pour slab on formwork (10 day cycle)
Form reinforce & pour slab on waffle formwork (13 day cycle)
Beam
- up to 0.6m deep at heights 3.0m
- up to 0.6m deep at heights 3.6m - 4.2m
Conventional
Column General
Column Base
Curb
- on ground
- on slab (ie up-stands)
Edgeboards
- 75 mm to 100 mm depth
- 100 mm 150 mm depth
Slab - flat - height - 0 - 3.0m
18 mm ply deck with shore load supports
Slab - flat - height - 3.0 - 3.6m
Stair Soffits
including ply, steel props, landing and risers
Stairs
risers only
Strip footing/ground beam
Trench forms
Walls
vertical face (one side)
150
150
m sq/day
m sq/day
1.80
1.90
2.00
2.20
2.40
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
2.00
2.00
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
0.23
3.00
hrs/m
hrs/m
0.25
0.35
hrs/m
hrs/m
1.00
hrs/m sq
1.10
hrs/m sq
1.20
hrs/m sq
1.26
hrs/m sq
1.35
hrs/m sq
1.43
hrs/m sq
2.00
hrs/m sq
0.3
0.8
1.00
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
Note:
rate is erection rate only add additional 55% for fabricate and erect.
- vertical face (outside) 0 - 15m
0.6
hrs/m sq
- vertical face (outside) 3 - 4.5m
0.84
hrs/m sq
- vertical face (outside) 4.5 - 6m
0.96
hrs/m sq
Craneable Shutters
Core walls (ie lift shafts)
- up to 4.0m in height
1.6
hrs/m sq
Straight walls
- up to 4.0m in height
1.2
hrs/m sq
Pan forms
Place only, excluding falsework
- 500mm x 500mm
0.13
hrs/m each
- 1000 mm x 1000 mm
0.26
hrs/m each
Prefabricated
Column tube round
Note:
Also called fibre tube
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- 300 mm diameter
- 600 mm diameter
- 750mm diameter
- 900 mm diameter
Strip and Clean
Column
- conventional
Slab
- conventional - flat
- conventional - slab and beam
Stairs
- conventional
Strip footings/ground beams
- conventional
Trench
- conventional
THE FOLLOWING FORMWORK RATES ARE FROM C & C
Formwork to Groundworks
Underpinning
Fix
Strip
Rough footings
Fix
Strip
Pile caps, pads, pit bases
Fix
Strip
Ground Beams
Fix
Strip
Large machine bases
Fix
Strip
Small machine bases
Fix
Strip
Road forms
Up to 150 mm high
0.16
0.17
0.18
0.18
hrs/m
hrs/m
hrs/m
hrs/m
0.31
hrs/m sq
0.27
0.44
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
0.66
hrs/m sq
0.10
hrs/m sq
0.10
hrs/m sq
1.900
0.600
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m2
0.400
0.100
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m2
1.150
1.450
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m2
1.300
0.500
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m2
1.500
0.500
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m2
2.250
0.750
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m2
Fix
Strip
1.110 mhrs/m2
0.040 mhrs/m2
Fix
Strip
0.150 mhrs/m2
0.050 mhrs/m2
Fix
Strip
0.250 mhrs/m2
0.100 mhrs/m2
Fix
Strip
0.230 mhrs/m2
0.070 mhrs/m2
Fix
Strip
0.350 mhrs/m2
0.100 mhrs/m2
Fix
Strip
0.550 mhrs/m2
0.150 mhrs/m2
Fix
Strip
1.500 mhrs/m2
0.500 mhrs/m2
Fix
Strip
0.100 mhrs/m2
0.600 mhrs/m2
150-225 mm high
225-300 mm high
Road forms
Up to 150 mm high
150-225 mm high
225-300 mm high
Over 300 mm high
Joggled construction
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Fabrication
Ply on timber framing, nailed
1.000
mhrs/m2
Ply on timber framing, screwed
1.200
mhrs/m2
Radiused forms
3.500
mhrs/m2
Slab Soffits
(Strip, Handle & re-erect)
Table forms, mechanically handled
0.670-1.000 mhrs/m2
Props, bearers, floor centres & ply
1.300
mhrs/m2
Kwickstage or speedform
1.500
mhrs/m2
Bondek including props but excluding support members
0.330
mhrs/m2
Lay bondek & screw down
0.100
mhrs/m2
Shear Studs, resistance weld
0.008
mhrs/m2
Erect & Strip acrow Props and tube ties
0.250
mhrs/m2
NOTE: All rates for average (3.5m) height in large areas.
Add up to 33% for small areas,eg between or in core lobbies.
Best rates only acheivable on fully repetitive work, with effective multi activity plannin g.
Beams
(Strip, Handle, re-erect, align & through-tie)
Downstand beams
Up to 600 x 450 mm repetitive
2.670
mhrs/m2
Up to 1200 x 600 mm repetitive
4.000
mhrs/m2
Upstand beams up to 900 x 450 mm, repetitive
2.000
mhrs/m2
Prefabricated, crane, forklift, or hoist handled beam formwork
units complete with support system similar to table forms
1.500
mhrs/m2
Prefabricated, crane, hydraulically lifted perimeter beam form
(wallform unit)
1.500
mhrs/m2
Larger or non-typical beams
3.000-3.500 mhrs/m2
Stop ends to beams
2.850
mhrs/No.
0.900
mhrs/m2
Columns
(Strip, Handle, re-erect, align & plumb)
Up to 600 x 450 mm (x 3 m high) (2 men)
3.000
per day
5.000
mhrs/m2
Larger Columns
2.000-2.250 mhrs/m2
(Approx. only where work is repetitive, adjust for number of columns
per day for 2 or 3 man crew)
Walls
(Strip, Handle, re-erect, align & tie per face)
Straight walls up to 3 m high
Loose ply, studs, walers, snap ties
2.000
mhrs/m2
Steel pans, tube walers, snap ties
1.750
mhrs/m2
Non-repetitive walls, ply & timber forms
2.700
mhrs/m2
Ganged crane-handled form
Under 4500 mm long
1.000
mhrs/m
Over 4500 mm long
2.000
mhrs/m
Walls formed by Supershafter, or Lubeca systems
2.000
mhrs/m
(crane or hydraulic jack lifted on continuous repetitive cycle)
Wall stop ends
Around reo
3.000
mhrs/m
Including PVC water bar
4.000
mhrs/m
Fix Rearguard (face fixed) PVC water bar
1.250
mhrs/m
Stairs
Form Stairs (per m2 plan area)
4.500
mhrs/ m2
Stripping
Generally accounts for 25-33% of total time
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GLAZING
Clean Glass
Polish
Wash only
Entrance/shopfronts
0.47
0.10
Note:
Rates do not include for support framing (see Metalwork)
Glazing channel and plate glass
3.02
Plate (excluding channels)
- 6.5 mm
2.02
Mirrors
Average only
1.53
Panes
Metal windows
- 1 x 1 m approx
0.90
Timber windows
- regular 1 x 1 m approx
0.90
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hrs/ m2
hrs/ m2
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
GRANOLITHIC TOPPING
Coving
50-100 mm RADIUS
- 15-20 mm thick
Division Strip
Brass
- angle or flat - fix only
Floor
Edgings and jointings
- trowelled into surfaces
Incl prep of slab, mixing and application
- 10 mm
- 20-25 mm
- 50 mm
Mat well frame
Brass angle
- 1000 x 700 mm - fix only
Granolithic Paving
19-25 mm thick
25-37 mm thick
Stair treads and risers
Screed to stairs and risers
- incl rounded nosing and return
0.30
hrs/m
0.10
hrs/m
0.10
hrs/m
0.25
0.30
0.40
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
0.50
hrs each
0.80
1.30
mhrs/m2
mhrs/m2
Note:
To calculate lineal
metres add number of treads and number of rises and multiply by stair width.
For landing see Granolithic Topping - Floor.
Many stairs topped at night, and one man will do one landing, string, treads & risers in one night.
Floor to floor takes two days. Carborundum tread inserts done after tread cured, at night to prevent
damage before setting, and 1-2 levels at a time, per man.
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ROOM SIZES
These are given as a guide to indicate cumulative floor areas. Corridors, Lifts & Fire egress not included
in these areas.
HOTEL
4 Star
32
m2
5 Star
35
m2
UNITS
2 Bed
80
3 Bed
105
1Bed/sitter
60
CAR SPACE AREAS

One car space varies from
32 35
m2
m2
m2
m2
(this includes the actual car space, stairs and circulation areas)
HYDRAULICS
Multi Storey Hotel
1000m2 GFA per Floor, 23 rooms + corridors (12 No. stacks)
Risers, stacks, branch wastes (6 men)
Hot & cold water risers: chasing, prefab. & instal branches,
cisterns & baths (4 men)
Insulate & fill core holes (1 man)
Total 11 men x 6 days per floor
Alternatively:
Hotel Bathroom Rough-in
- Fit-off
WC pans Rough-in
- Fit-off
Basins or vanity units rough-in
- Fit-off
Urinals
Drainage
Agg Drainage lines
- 100 mm hessian/blue metal
Concrete
- 450 mm mortar joints
Concrete Pits/Gullies
- precast - place only
Earthenware - bends/junctions
- 100 mm rubber joints
Earthenware - sewer
Earthenware - stormwater
Excavate-lay-test-backfill 150-300 mm storm water pipe
Excavate-lay-test-backfill 225-450 mm Concrete pipe
PVC - bends/junctions
- 90 mm/100 mm
- 150 mm/160 mm
PVC - sewer
- 100 mm
- 150 mm
PVC - stormwater
- 90 mm
- 150 mm
40 of 75
6
6
6
23
days/floor
days/floor
days/floor
mdays/bathroom
1
1
3
3
4
3
1
mday each
mday each
per man day
per man day
per man day
per man day
mday/2 stalls
0.07
hrs/m
1.80
2.15
2.80
hrs/m
hrs/m
hrs/m
2.50
hrs each
0.25
0.25
0.50
hrs each
hrs each
hrs each
0.65
0.85
1.10
hrs/m
hrs/m
hrs/m
0.33
0.40
0.53
20
8
10
15-20
hrs/m
hrs/m
hrs/m
m day
m day
m day
m day
0.25
0.30
hrs each
hrs each
0.55
0.65
hrs/m
hrs/m
0.55
0.65
hrs/m
hrs/m
Plumbing
Cocks and Valves
- 15 to 20 mm
- 32 mm
- 40 mm
Galvanised pipe
- 32 mm straight tube not incl fittings
- 50 mm straight tube not incl fittings
Hot water units
- 160 mains pressure - glass lined
- instantaneous multi-point
Sanitary Fixtures
- bath - pressed steel
- bidet (excluding heater)
- cistern - wall type
- cleaners sink
- kitchen sink
- laundry trough
- slop hopper
- urinal 1800 mm long
- urinal 3000 mm long
- urinal - single stall
- vanity beach
- wc pan floor mounted
- wc pan wall mounted
- wc suite
- wall basin
Soil Waste and Vent Pipes - cast iron
- 100 mm bend
- 100 mm junction
- 100 mm pipe
- 150 mm bend
- 150 mm junction
- 150 mm pipe
- 225 mm bend
- 225 mm junction
- 225 mm pipe
Soil Waste and Vent Pipes - copper
- 32 mm bend
- 32 mm junction
- 32 mm pipe
- 40 mm bend
- 40 mm junction
- 40 mm pipe
- 50 mm bend
- 50 mm junction
- 50 mm pipe
- 65 mm bend
- 65 mm junction
- 65 mm pipe
- 80 mm bend
- 80 mm junction
- 80 mm pipe
- 100 mm bend
- 100 mm junction
- 100 mm pipe
- 150 mm bend
- 150 mm junction
- 150 mm pipe
Soil Waste and Vent Pipes - PVC
- 32 mm bend
- 32 mm junction
- 32 mm pipe
- 40 mm bend
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0.25
0.30
0.40
hrs each
hrs each
hrs each
0.66
0.82
hrs/m
hrs/m
3.00
1.50
hrs each
hrs each
1.50
2.75
1.00
2.00
0.75
0.75
2.75
4.00
6.00
3.50
0.75
1.50
2.75
2.75
2.00
hrs each
hrs each
hrs each
hrs each
hrs each
hrs each
hrs each
hrs each
hrs each
hrs each
hrs each
hrs each
hrs each
hrs each
hrs each
0.40
0.45
1.15
0.50
0.50
1.35
1.25
1.35
1.50
hrs each
hrs each
hrs/m
hrs each
hrs each
hrs/m
hrs each
hrs each
hrs/m
0.15
0.22
0.37
0.18
0.27
0.40
0.25
0.30
0.47
0.30
0.35
0.53
0.35
0.40
0.60
0.45
0.50
0.75
0.65
0.80
1.00
hrs each
hrs each
hrs/m
hrs each
hrs each
hrs/m
hrs each
hrs each
hrs/m
hrs each
hrs each
hrs each
hrs each
hrs each
hrs/m
hrs each
hrs each
hrs/m
hrs each
hrs each
hrs/m
0.16
0.18
0.27
0.18
hrs each
hrs each
hrs/m
hrs each
- 40 mm junction
- 40 mm pipe
- 50 mm bend
- 50 mm junction
- 50 mm pipe
- 65 mm bend
- 65 mm junction
- 65 mm pipe
- 80 mm bend
- 80 mm junction
- 80 mm pipe
- 100 mm bend
- 100 mm junction
- 100 mm pipe
Taps and Outlets
- basic combination set
- laundry combination set
- pillar tap
- shower combination set
- sink combination set
Traps
- 40 mm
- 50 mm
Water Pipes - Copper
- 15 mm pipe
- 20 mm pipe
- 25 mm pipe
- 32 mm pipe
- 40 mm pipe
- 100 mm pipe
Water Pipes - PVC
- 15 mm elbow
- 15 mm pipe
- 15 mm tee
- 20 mm elbow
- 20 mm pipe
- 20 mm tee
- 25 mm elbow
- 25 mm pipe
- 32 mm elbow
- 32 mm pipe
- 32 mm tee
- 40 mm elbow
- 40 mm pipe
- 40 mm tee
- 50 mm elbow
- 50 mm pipe
- 50 mm tee
- 65 mm elbow
- 65 mm pipe
- 65 mm tee
- 80 mm elbow
- 80 mm pipe
- 80 mm tee
- 100 mm elbow
- 100 mm pipe
- 100 mm tee
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0.20
0.32
0.22
0.24
0.37
0.27
0.30
0.45
0.33
0.35
0.50
0.42
0.45
0.65
hrs each
hrs/m
hrs each
hrs each
hrs/m
hrs each
hrs each
hrs/m
hrs each
hrs each
hrs/m
hrs each
hrs each
hrs/m
0.50
1.00
0.25
1.50
1.00
hrs/set
hrs/set
hrs/set
hrs/set
hrs/set
0.25
0.33
hrs each
hrs each
0.22
0.24
0.26
0.30
0.34
0.60
hrs/m
hrs/m
hrs/m
hrs/m
hrs/m
hrs/m
0.10
0.13
0.12
0.10
0.13
0.12
0.10
0.16
0.12
0.18
0.14
0.15
0.20
0.17
0.18
0.23
0.20
0.20
0.26
0.2210
0.25
0.30
0.27
0.33
0.35
0.33
hrs each
hrs/m
hrs each
hrs each
hrs/m
hrs each
hrs each
hrs/m
hrs each
hrs/m
hrs each
hrs each
hrs/m
hrs each
hrs each
hrs/m
hrs each
hrs each
hrs/m
hrs each
hrs each
hrs/m
hrs each
hrs each
hrs/m
hrs each
IRRIGATION SYSTEMS
Leaky Pipe
Pipe Installation
0.07
hrs/m
Note:
Includes digging into topsoil (50 mm) lay and connections to pipe and re-cover with topsoil
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JOINERY
Benches/Cupboards
Heavy weight units
- ie hospitals/labs
2.00
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hrs/m
LANDSCAPING
Planting
Average for plants from tubes to some 35L pots
Super advanced - over 6m
hrs/plant
days/crew
Retaining Walls
Tri-scape
blocks/hr
0.08
0.25
Note:
Time indicated excludes hole preparation.
7.00
Note:
Rate includes bedding and filling with topsoil as work proceeds.
Seeding and Fertilising
Grass
0.04
Topsoil
Spread and level
- by hand
0.04
- by machine
0.01
Turfing
Large Area
- by landscape contractor
250.00
- by specialist turf contractor
500.00
Small Area
- by landscape contractor
0.25
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hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
m sq/man/day
m sq/man/day
hrs/m sq
LIFTS AND ELEVATORS

Passenger
1 Lift 6 Floors
- 2 x 2m approx
2 Quick Lifts - 15 Floors
- 2 x 2 m approx
Note:
For set of 2 elevators
8 Lifts, 34 Floors
- 2.5 x 2.5m approx
Roped Hydraulic Lift - Low Rise
- install LMR and commission
- procurement
Underslung Lift - Low Rise
15.00
weeks
19.00
weeks
22.00
weeks
8.00
12.00
weeks
weeks
Note:
Installation and
commissioning are taken from shaft available and permanent power
- install LMR and commission - Elevators P/L
8.00
- install LMR and commission - Otis
12.00
- procurement
18.00
Hydraulic Lift Low rise
- install LMR and commission
4.0
- installation of lift car time E.O. LMR time
1.0
- from placement of order to materials on site
24.0
Shafts and Pit
Install door frames and doors
1.50
Size pit and fabricate cast ins
4.00
Unit Lifts
One lift in block of units servicing 7-10 floors
- from acceptance of tender
24
- from receipt of clear well (& LMR)
8
4 lifts in block of units servicing 7-14 floors
- from acceptance of tender
24
- from receipt of clear well
15
- hand over of builders lift
9-11
- remaining lifts handed over at weekly interval - week 13, 14 & 15.
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weeks
weeks
weeks
weeks
weeks/level
weeks
man days each
weeks
weeks
weeks
weeks
weeks
weeks
LINE-MARKING
Rubberised
Machine Laid
- including setout
20.00
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m/hr
LINOLEUM
Note:
Refer to vinyl/rubber/flooring
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MARBLE/GRANITE
Granite
Facing
Note: 2 Man crews
4.20
hrs/crew/m sq
2.75
hrs/crew/m sq
1.62
hrs/crew/m sq
Note: 2 Man crews
- columns
- walls
Flooring
Marble
Floor
- waxing
Flooring
- large areas
0.08
0.43
Note: 2 Man crew
For small areas refer to ceramic tiling rates
Stairs
- risers
- treads
Neoparies
Opalized glass
0.50
0.57
hrs/m sq
hrs/crew/m sq
hrs/m
hrs/m
Note: 2 Man crews

4.20
hrs/crew/m sq
2.75
hrs/crew/m sq
facings - columns
facings - walls
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METALWORK
Cast In
Anchor slot and unistrut
Pipe sleeve
- 800 mm diameter
- 900 mm diameter
Duct Frame and Cover
300 mm wide
450 mm wide
Grating
Cast iron or galvanised
- 250 x 5 mm
- 320 x 5 mm
- 500 x 5 mm
Handrail
38/50 mm pipe with balusters or wall fixing
- at 1.5m centres
Ladder
Install metal ladder
Toilet Accessories
Large
- fixed to brick/block walls
Small
- fixed to brick/block walls
Trench Cover
Grating
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0.05
hrs/m
0.70
0.85
hrs each
hrs each
0.60
1.00
hrs/m
hrs/m
0.45
0.55
0.65
hrs/m
hrs/m
hrs/m
0.66
hrs/m
0.90
hrs/m
1.00
hrs item
0.40
hrs item
0.45
hrs/m sq
PAINT/WALLPAPER
Granosite
Painted on
- grano impact stipple
0.20
Trowelled on
0.32
Paint
Remove
- by hand
0.40
- by sandblasting
0.0
Paint - external
To cement render
- 1 coat sealer, 2 coats oil paint (3 coats)
0.40
- 2 coats water paint
0.20
To compressed fibrous cement
- 1 coat sealer, 2 coats oil paint (3 coats)
0.36
- 2 coats water paint
0.15
To dressed timber
- knot, stop, prime one coat oil paint (2 coats)
0.30
- knot, stop, prime two coats oil paint (3 coats)
0.40
- knot, stop, prime, undercoat and two coats (4 coats)
0.60
To dressed timber - narrow width less than 300mm
- knot, stop, prime two coats oil paint (3 coats)
0.18
To dressed timber - on frames and sashes
- prime, stop, 2 coats oil paint (3 coats)
0.60
Note: Measured as flat glass
To Metalwork
- 1 coat zinc primer, 1 undercoat, 1 enamel (3 coats)
0.33
To Metalwork (narrow width)
- 1 coat zinc primer, 1 undercoat, 1 enamel (3 coats)
0.10
Paint - internal
Structural steel
1.30
To cement render
- 2 coats PVC
0.20
To dressed timber
Note: For frames and sashes measured as flat glass
- 1 coat stain, 2 coats varnish on frames and sashes
0.50
- 1 coat stain, 2 coats varnish on plain surfaces
0.30
- prime, stop, 2 coats oil paint (3) coats
0.36
- prime, stop, 2 coats oil paint (3) frames and sashes
0.54
- prime, stop, 3 coats oil paint (3) coats
0.60
- prime, stop, 3 coats oil paint (3) frames and sashes
0.80
To plaster board
- 1 coat sealer, 2 coats oil paint (3) coats
0.30
- 2 coats pvc
0.15
To timber and metal
- 200 mm 300 mm
0.05
- to 200 mm
0.04
Wallpaper
Borders, friezes
- ordinary
0.06
- raised
0.08
Ingrained
0.34
Lining
- ceiling
0.20
- walls
0.18
Ordinary
- wall/ceiling
0.25
Raised
0.46
Satin
0.30
Vinyl
- wall
0.46
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hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m
hrs/m
hrs/m
hrs/m
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
PARTITION WALLS - INTERNAL DRY

Proprietary Partition System
1.2 - 2.1m High Pre Finished
- incl doors etc excl glass and ducted skirting
0.77
mhrs/m sq
It takes approx. 7 days for first delivery of plasterboard after order for 1.2 x 4.8m 13 mm plasterboard
sheets.
Each delivery batch contains 50 or 60 sheets which is approx 290-300m2. A semi trailer will deliver 9
batches.
A total of approx. 2500m2 per truck.
Sheet
Note: Rate does not include for studs - see studs frame
Compressed fibrous cement
0.30
mhrs/m sq
Hardboard
- 3.2 mm
0.28
mhrs/m sq
Plasterboard
- 10 mm - incl tape/set
0.25
mhrs/m sq
- fixed to brick/block walls by plaster dabs
0.30
mhrs/m sq
Plywood
- 6 mm
0.33
mhrs/m sq
Stud Frame
Studs - metal
- incl top/bottom plate
0.22
mhrs/m sq
Studs - timber incl top/bottom plate
- 100 x 50 mm
0.40
mhrs/m sq
- 75 x 50 mm
0.36
mhrs/m sq
Partition walls 3 m high (4 man team)
11
m lin day
Veneered Particle Board
Sheet
- 2 Coats
- approx 9 mm thick
1.20
mhrs/m sq
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PARQUETRY
Parquetry
In mastic over concrete
Over timber sub-floor
0.80
0.80
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hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
PAVING
Asphalt
Machine preparation for hot mix
Machine - single coat hot mix
- 12 25 mm thick
50 mm thick
Manual - single coat
- 25 mm thick
- 50 mm thick
Manual - two coat
- 37 mm thick total
- 62 mm thick total
150.00
m sq/crew/hr
100.00
50.00
m sq/crew/hr
m sq/crew/hr
0.14
0.19
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
0.22
0.27
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
Generalisation
Bituminous Hot Pave (large areas)
6000
m sq/day
Bituminous Hot Pave (small areas)
2500
m sq/day
Brick
Basket weave pattern
1.50
hrs/m sq
Herringbone pattern
1.80
hrs/m sq
On edge
- on 25 mm thick sand bed incl cutting
1.00
hrs/m sq
Plain (on av lay 35 bricks/man hr)
0.90
hrs/m sq
Steps
2.20
hrs/m sq
Concrete
Paths 100 mm thick
0.30
hrs/m sq
Precast slabs lay, bed, point up (including straight cuts)
15
m2/man/day
Concrete Block
Note: Over large open area 30,000/80,000m sq with 12-15 men
0.20
hrs/m sq
Lock Block - Brisbane Airport 120 msq/man/day
0.066
mhrs/m sq
For small areas as per brick paving
Crazy Paving
Incl pointing and cutting
1.50
hrs/m sq
Pebblecrete finish
15-30 mm
0.40
hrs/m sq
Slate/natural Stone
Lay, bed, point up
8
m2/man/day
Bluestone paving
Lay, bed, point up
12
m2/man/day
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PRECAST CONCRETE
Architectural Facades
8.00
units/day
Note: 8 units/crew and crane/day
Floor Units
Transfloor
8.00
panels/hour
Note:
8 panels/crew and crane/per hour (excluding falsework)
For falsework times see formwork rates
Transfloor sequence beams positioned and then infill panels
4 man crew and crane crews.
Erect Precast floor panels Crane & Crew
Up to 7 m long
0.080
mhrs/m2
Over 10 m long
0.050
mhrs/m2
Cepiling panel erection
10
units/gang/day
Wall Panels
Prestressed
Vertical Panels
- 6.5m high x 2.4m wide
10.00
units/day
Note:
eg EPM Stresswall - 10 units/crew and crane/day
Horizontal Panels
- 6 - 8m long x 1.2m high
30.00
units/day
Note:
eg Rescrete - Will vary from 25-35 units/crew and crane/day, but they claim the installation rate
can be as high as 40 units. Depends on complexit y, length, hight of wall, ease of fixing and aligning.
Tilt-up panels
1
units/day
Spandrel Panels
6-8
units/day
(allow additional time for align & fixing)
Sandwich wall panel erection
12
units/gang/day
Concrete Kerbing
10
lin.m/gang/day
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PRELIMINARIES
Tower Crane
On Sydney rock - Pour pad 150 thick on bearing pressure of 6 MPa and drill and install anchors
2-3
days
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REINFORCING / STEEL FIXING (REO)

Note:
If column or beam steel is prefabricated before installation allow approx two thirds of the work
content for prefabrication and one third of the work content for installation.
Average all in output .75 tonnes per man day/8 hr day or 10.75 manhours/tonne
Large area/all inclusive - 1m cub concrete = 200 kg reinforcing average
Concrete Constructions Productivity Analysis average rates over 5 projects
Slab
0.93
tonnes/man day
Beams
0.72
tonnes/man day
Columns
0.54
tonnes/ man day
Walls
0.56
tonnes/ man day
Calculation of reo rate from concrete volume
Slabs 100-120 kg/m cub
Beams 200-300 kg/m cub
Walls 100 kg/m cub
Columns 150-400 kg/m cub
Footings 80 kg/m sq
Bar
Note:
Fixing rates will vary as for beam steel
Outputs will decrease for complex stirrups or abnormally long starter bars.
Outputs do not allow for welding
Columns with large bars up to 40 mm will require less man hours.
Note: Tonnes = Length (m) x Factor (from table)

Beam - Place and Fix
- Light density
- Normal density
- CCGL Productivity Analysis - average
Column place and fix
- normal 25 mm
9.00
15.00
0.712
(11.24
hrs/tonne
hrs/tonne
tonnes/man day
hrs/tonne)
16.00
hrs/tonne
0.543
tonnes/man day
(14.72
hrs/tonne)
Note:
Fixing rates will vary as for beam steel outputs will decrease for complex stirrups or abnormally long
starter bars. Outputs do not allow for weld ing.
Columns with large bars up to 40 mm will require less man hours
Slab - Place and Fix
- average density
11.50
hrs/tonne
0.928
tonnes/man day
(8.62
hrs/tonne)
Wall - Place and Fix
- heavy density or complex
26.00
hrs/tonne
0.564
tonnes/man day
(14.18
hrs/tonne)
Note:
If column or beam steel is prefabricated before installation, allow approx two thirds of the work
content for prefabrication and one third of the work content for installation.
Average all in output 0.75 tonnes per man day/8 hr day.
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- light density or simple

- normal density or normal
Fabric Wrap
To structural steel, beam and column
- beam and column - cut, transport and wrap
Mesh
Heavy gauge - place and fix
Light gauge - place and fix
Thailand (CCG John Ashton 9/8/99)
(all in rate)
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13.00
20.00
hrs/tonne
hrs/tonne
0.10
hrs/m sq
0.06
0.04
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
60.0
mhrs/ton
ROOFING
Downpipes
Gal steel
0.40
hrs/m
- pipes 75 to 100 mm 0.30 hrs/m

0.25
hrs/m
0.75
hrs/m
PVC
Copper
Flashings
Lead
- stepped
- straight
0.54
0.30
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
- (average size)
0.50
hrs/m
- (average size)
0.75
hrs/m
Gutter
Box steel
Box copper
Eaves
- compressed fibrous cement
- metal
0.35 hrs/m
0.331 hrs/m
- compressed fibrous cement
0.40
hrs/m
- mesh
0.33
hrs/m
Eaves (combined gutter/bird flashing)

Valley
Generalisation
Gutters with flashing & downpipes (2. man team)
Safety mesh
Wire
- 300 x 300 mm fixed to timber
10
0.03
Note: Fixed Before CFC sheet
Sarking
Felt
Sheet
75
m sq/day
hrs/m sq
m2/day
- corrugated
0.20
hrs/m sq
- fixed to steel purlins

- fixed to timber purlins
0.25
0.22
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
- fixed to steel purlins - clipped

- fixed to timber purlins - clipped
0.25
0.20
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
Metal
Gal corrugated
Metal
Ribbed interlock
Generalisation
Roof cladding large areas (3 man team)
400
0.05
250
0.064
0.36
0.28
Roof cladding small areas (2 man team)

Translucent sheeting
Wall cladding
Sheet - Flashings
Metal - cover or apron flashing
- 200 to 500mm
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m sq/day
mhrs/m sq
m sq/day
mhrs/m sq
mhrs/m sq
mhrs/m sq
0.45
hrs/m sq
Shingles
Wood
Tile
Concrete/clay
- on battens
Roof tiling including battens & sarking (2 man team)
0.30
0.37
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
0.25
50
hrs/m sq
m sq/day
Tile - Ridges
Carry, bed ad point, hip or gable end
0.50
Built-up-Roofing (Membrane)
3 layers, includes turn up and coving at parapets (0.13 per layer) 0.39
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hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
SANDBLASTING
Exterior
Sandblast Exterior
0.07
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mhrs/m sq
SCAFFOLDING
Patent
1 - 2 section long
- erect for 1 - 2 sections high
Traditional Scaffold
Erection
Dismantle
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1.40
mhrs/section
0.27
0.20
mhrs/m sq
mhrs/m sq
SHORING
Plank and Strutt
Note:
Rates are for 2 man crew - carpenter and labourer
Rates given are for average ground
For firm ground use rate x 0.25, for loose ground use rate x 2.0.
Basements
- 0 - 03m deep - place
- 0 - 03m deep - remove
- 9- 15m deep - remove
Shafts
- 9- 15m deep - remove
Trenches
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0.64
0.40
0.88
0.56
1.24
0.86
mhrs/m sq
mhrs/m sq
mhrs/m sq
mhrs/m sq
mhrs/m sq
mhrs/m sq
0.26
0.16
0.38
0.25
0.51
0.33
mhrs/m sq
mhrs/m sq
mhrs/m sq
mhrs/m sq
mhrs/m sq
mhrs/m sq
0.30
0.20
0.35
0.23
0.51
0.34
mhrs/m sq
mhrs/m sq
mhrs/m sq
mhrs/m sq
mhrs/m sq
mhrs/m sq
SPRINKLERS
Multi Storey Hotel
1000 m2 GFA per floor, 23 rooms + corridors
Rough-in (2 men) 6 days per floor
Install Sprinklers, test in false ceiling, set out to coordinate with
ceiling grid
Ditto with no false ceilings, open areas with easy fixing
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0.1
mhrs/m2 GFA
3
2
mhrs/sprinkler head
mhrs/sprinkler head
STONE MASON
Granite
Note: Fixed with stainless steel (traditional) fixings
Panels dimensions from 750-1200 mm & 25-40 mm thick
Panels dimensions from 1000-2000 mm & 38-75 mm thick
Skirtings, Stair Treads, Risers
Random Rubble Walling
Stone
- 300 mm thick
- 600 mm thick
- 750mm thick
- 900 mm thick
Stone wall pointing
- (flush joint)
Sill
Stone
- 125 x 200 mm
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25-70 mm thick
4-6
mhrs/m sq
5-8
mhrs/m sq
0.6 - 1.25
2.40
2.90
3.70
4.30
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
hrs/m sq
0.50
hrs/m sq
0.24
hrs/m
STRUCTURAL STEEL
Generalisation
Steel work erection (max lifts)
Columns
Portal Frames, joined on ground, lifted & bolted
Braces & ties
Purlins
0 - 20 Tonne
Erect, plumb and temporarily bolt
Fastening
- bolting by hand
- rivet
- welding
20 - 100 Tonne
Fastening
- bolting by hand
- rivet
- welding
100 - 500 Tonne
Fastening
- bolting by hand
- rivet
- welding
500 - 1000 Tonne
Fastening
- bolting by hand
- rivet
- welding
1000 - 5000 Tonne
Fastening
- bolting by hand
- rivet
- welding
5000 Tonne +
Fastening
- bolting by hand
- rivet
- welding
Dock and Canopy Framing
Fastening
- bolting by hand
- rivet
- welding
Floor and Platforms
Catwalk Framing
Erect and fasten
Checker Floor Plate
Erect and fasten
Platform framing
Erect and fasten
Framing and Bracing
Heavy Section (UB, UC, RSJ and RSC)
- fabrication
Light Section (Angles etc)
- fabrication
Hollow Sections
Large sections
- fabrication
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4
1.00
1-2
0.25
100
per hour
4.43
mhrs/tonne
5.90
6.15
5.90
mhrs/tonne
mhrs/tonne
mhrs/tonne
3.93
mhrs/tonne
3.93
5.90
3.93
mhrs/tonne
mhrs/tonne
mhrs/tonne
3.84
mhrs/tonne
3.44
5.19
3.93
mhrs/tonne
mhrs/tonne
mhrs/tonne
3.35
mhrs/tonne
2.46
4.92
3.44
mhrs/tonne
mhrs/tonne
mhrs/tonne
2.95
mhrs/tonne
1.47
4.33
2.46
mhrs/tonne
mhrs/tonne
mhrs/tonne
2.56
mhrs/tonne
0.98
3.94
1.97
mhrs/tonne
mhrs/tonne
mhrs/tonne
4.43
mhrs/tonne
1.48
8.12
2.07
mhrs/tonne
mhrs/tonne
mhrs/tonne
29.52
mhrs/tonne
2.00
mhrs/tonne
30.51
mhrs/tonne
23.00
mhrs/tonne
30.00
mhrs/tonne
30.00
mhrs/tonne
Small sections
- fabrication
Overhead Pipe, Bridges
Fastening
- bolting by hand
- rivet
- welding
Purlins and Girts
Incl laps, bracing etc
- over 150 mm high
- up to 150 mm high
Steel purlin erection (2 man team)
35.00
mhrs/tonne
5.90
mhrs/tonne
1.97
2.95
2.46
mhrs/tonne
mhrs/tonne
mhrs/tonne
0.12
0.08
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Surface Treatment
Sand blast and paint
- heavy sections
- light sections
Trusses and Connections
Over 10m Span
- erection
- fabrication
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mhrs/m
mhrs/m
per day
5.00
8.00
mhrs/tonne
mhrs/tonne
8.00
35.00
mhrs/tonne
mhrs/tonne
VINYL/RUBBER FLOORING
Asphalt Floor Tile
150 x 150 mm
300 x 300 mm
Cove
Masonite Underlay
Floor
Rubber Tile
100 x 100 mm
300 x 300 mm
Cove
Vinyl Sheet
- anti-static
- normal
Vinyl Skirting
Skirting
- 75 100 mm
Vinyl Tiles
Vinyl Tiles
Cove
- 150 mm
Floor
- 300 x 300 mm
Stair Treads
Wall
- 300 x 300 mm
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0.21
0.12
0.05
mhrs/m sq
mhrs/m sq
mhrs/m
0.12
mhrs/m sq
0.33
0.33
0.12
mhrs/m sq
mhrs/m sq
mhrs/m
0.16
0.14
mhrs/m sq
mhrs/m sq
0.08
mhrs/m
0.10
mhrs/m sq
0.21
1.31
mhrs/m sq
mhrs/m
0.22
mhrs/m sq
WATER/DAMP PROOFING
Foundation/Basement Walls
Damp resisting paint
Mastic type coating
- 3 mm
Silicone or metallic coating
Other Areas
0.10
mhrs/m sq
0.53
0.21
mhrs/m sq
mhrs/m sq
Note:
Add extra for physical protection prior to backfilling against membrane
Membranes under slabs on ground - see Concrete
Water stops in reinforced concrete - see Concrete
Membranes to concrete roof/slabs - see Roofing
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WINDOWS/WINDOW FRAMES
Note:
See also Glazing
Metal - Aluminium
Prefabricated
- casement sash
- fixed
- fixed sash
- siding
Skylights
Prefabricated
Timber
Prefabricated
- awning/double hang
- fixed
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1.35
1.06
1.06
1.25
mhrs/m sq
mhrs/m sq
mhrs/m sq
mhrs/m sq
1.65
mhrs/m sq
1.25
1.06
mhrs/m sq
mhrs/m sq
TENDER LETTING SCHEDULE

Tender Letting Schedule - 5 day Week
Documentation & Package Tender
Co-ordinate and out to Tender
Tender Period
Post Tender Discussions
Award Contract
Mobilisation
Total
Alternative Tender Letting Schedule

Documentation & Package Tender
Co-ordinate and out to Tender
Tender Period
Post Tender Discussions
Recommend to Head Office
Approval in Head Office
Approval Issued
Award Contract
Mobilisation
Total
4
days
3
days
10
days
3
days
1
day
5
days
26
days
5 weeks + 1 day
- 5 day Week
4
2
10
10
1
4
3
1
5
40
8 weeks
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days
days
days
days
day
days
days
day
days
days
LABOUR AND MATERIAL TRADE RATIOS

The following represent the ratio of on-site labour to material for various trades and sub-trades based upon a
pilfered survey. The figures are relevant to all works constructed by traditional practices; variations to these
practices will change the ratios, ie. on-site fabrication of items traditionally factory fabricated such as joinery
fittings, metalwork items, etc.
Labour
Material
Plant
(Including Plant)
Preliminaries
40
10
50
Demolisher
85
15
Excavator
32
15
53
Excavator (ripping rock)
40
60
Excavator (Rock - no ripping)
75
25
Excavator (Trenches by hand)
70
30
Piles
20
50
30
In Situ Concretor
25
75
Formworker
70
30
Reinforcement Fixer
20
80
Precast Concretor
20
80
Brick & Block layer
50
50
Mason
10
90
Asphalter
40
60
Structural Steelworker
15
85
Structural Steelworker (Rider Hunt)
6
94
Metalworker
20
80
Suspended Ceiling Fixer
40
60
Carpenter
45
55
Joiner
15
85
Ironmonger
25
75
Roofer - Metal Deck

30
70
Roofer - Metal Deck (Rider Hunt)
40
60
Roofer - Insulation to Roofing
10
90
Roofer - Capping, Barge Rolls (varies with complexity)
40-65
60-35
Bituminous Built Up Roofer
30
70
Plumber (Pipe work)
44
56
Plumber (Fittings)
25
75
Drainer
60
40
Plasterer - Plasterboard
40
60
Plaster Fixer - Fibrous
45
55
Cement Render (Wood Float)
55
45
Cement Render (Rider Hunt)
80
20
Cement render (Steel Trowel)
60
40
Ceramic Tiler
55
45
Vinyl Tier
45
55
In Situ Paviour
75
25
Glazier
20
80
Painter
75
25
Vinyl Wall Fabric Hanger
80
20
Paper Hanger
35
65
Carpet Layer
10
90
Road worker & External Paviour
15
85
Air-conditioning Services
35
65
Lift Installer
25
75
Electrical Services
40
60
Fire Service
45
55
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DELAY ALLOWANCES
Below is an example of the delays in the Project Time Report, and the allocation of delays for the monthly
time period.
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Client Statused Programme
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Options
Autocost Rules
Point 1 Uncheck box.
Got to Bars
Define
Display progress on Percentage Complete.
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AUSTRALIAN

AIR CONDITIONING DUCTWORK 1

STRAMIT WALK-ON CEILING ....................................................................................................................12

EXTERIOR DOORS ......................................................................................................................................25

THE FOLLOWING FORMWORK RATES ARE FROM C & C..........................................................36

WINDOWS/WINDOW FRAMES ...........................................................................................................70

AIR CONDITIONING DUCTWORK

A.R.E.M.A (AIR-CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT M ANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA)

Air Handling Units

Electronic Air Cleaners

Fan Coil Units

Brick / Block Laying

Caulk with compound

Roof Ceiling Joists

CEMENT RENDER (PLASTERER)

CERAMIC FLOOR & WALL TILES

machine hrs each

CORK FLOOR FINISHES

Manhours based on B1 sized ink drawings

Symbols and Legend

Note: Allow 4% to total manhours design & documentation

By Machine - Drott (D7/D8)

1.8m high including posts

Curved or irregular shaped

Generalised Times for Duration Checks

Over 300 mm high

CAR SPACE AREAS

LIFTS AND ELEVATORS

Note: 2 Man crews

PARTITION WALLS - INTERNAL DRY

REINFORCING / STEEL FIXING (REO)

Note: Tonnes = Length (m) x Factor (from table)

- light density or simple

- pipes 75 to 100 mm 0.30 hrs/m

- compressed fibrous cement

Eaves (combined gutter/bird flashing)

- fixed to steel purlins

- fixed to steel purlins - clipped

Roof cladding small areas (2 man team)

TENDER LETTING SCHEDULE

Alternative Tender Letting Schedule

LABOUR AND MATERIAL TRADE RATIOS

Roofer - Metal Deck

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