CIVILWork DescriptionActivityType/MethodProductivity ratesNOTEAIR CONDITIONING DUCTWORKFABRICATIONSHEET DUCT0.56hrs/m2In shop conditions. Using 20 gauge duct = 8kg/m 2INSTALLATIONSHEETMETAL DUCT0.88hrs/m2Does not include for fire dampers, volume dampers or coils . Add 5% additional time for the above. Using 20 gauge duct = 8kg/m2

CARPENTRYBATTENSNailed to partitions0.44hrs/m2Nailed to rafters and studs0.02hrs/m2Plugged to walls0.23hrs/m2 CAULKING TO OPENINGSWith pressure gun0.05hrs/m2Without pressure gun0.08hrs/m2

DECKING TIMBER- 100 x 50mm closed nailed1.75hrs/m2- 100 x 50mm with 25mm gaps1.50hrs/m2

DOOR/WINDOW OPENING FRAMEFrame - 100 x 50mm nailed to groundsSee doors/door frame & windows frames.Frame 150 x 50mm plugged to walls15hrs/m0.32hrs/mFIXINGS BRICK WALL0.1hrs/eachDrill for 12mm diam masonry anchor0.1hrs/eachCONCRETE WALLDrill for 12mm diam masonry anchor0.13hrs/eachSTEEL ANGELDrill for 6 12mm bolt0.13hrs/eachTIMBERDrill for 6 12mm diam bolt0.05hrs/each

GROUNDS/FURRINGDOUBLE-nailed to partitions & studs0.07hrs/m-plugged to walls0.4hrs/mDOUBLE FRAMED-nailed to partitions & studs0.15hrs/m-plugged to walls0.53hrs/mSINGLE-nailed tp partitions & studs0.05hrs/m-plugged to walls0.18hrs/m

INSTALATIONALUMINIUM FOILOver steel or timber framing0.05hrs/m2BATT INSULATIONBetween steel or timber framing0.11hrs/m2FLEXIBLE ROLL0.12hrs/m2FOAM GLASS0.17hrs/m2GRANULAR MATERIAL0.11hrs/m2INSULATING LATH0.09hrs/m2ROCKWOOL - LOOSE0.1hrs/m2ROCKWOOL STRIP0.1hrs/m2VAPOR SEAL BARRIER0.02hrs/m2

INTERIOR TRIMARCHITRAVE TO BRICK- 100 x 25mm plugged (including plugging)0.3hrs/mARCHITRAVES TO TIMBER FRAMING- 100 x 75mm0.12hrs/mBEAM CASING0.13hrs/mCHAIR RAIL0.1hrs/mPICTURE RAIL0.1hrs/m- 50 x 25mm fixed to brick walls0.19hrs/m- 50 x 25mm fixed to timber0.09hrs/mSKIRTIN- 150 x 25mm fixed to brick wall0.24hrs/m- 150 x 25mm fixed to timber0.14hrs/m- 75 x 25mm fixed to brick wall0.22hrs/mm- 75 x 25mm fixed to timber 0.12hrs/mTIMBER HANDRAIL0.45hrs/m

REVEAL LININGS19mm thick fixed to frame (including plugging)0.3hrs/m

ROOF FRAMINGCEILING HANGERS Timber Softwood200 x 38mm fixed to ceiling joists0.21hrs/mCEILING JOISTS Timber Softwood100 x 50mm @ 450 ctrs0.1hrs/mCEILING BEAMS150 x 75mm0.2hrs/mCOLLAR TIES75 x 50mm0.13hrs/m125 x 50mm0.12hrs/mFASCIAS & BARGES-Timber Softwood- 200 x 25mm fixed to rafters0.3hrs/mPURLINS100 X 75mm0.26hrs/mRAFTERS100 x 50mm0.17hrs/mRIDGE BOARDS175 x 25mm0.19hrs/mSTRUTS150 x 50mm0.12hrs/mTRUSSES - Fabricated up to 6m span0.9hrs/eachTRUSSES - Fabricated up to 12m span1.4hrs/eachWALL PLATES100 x 50mm0.13hrs/m

SHELVINGMETALBrownbuilt 2.1m high x 0.42m deep x 0.4m wide0.17hrs/unitNote: Allow 4 weeks for procurementTIMBER25mm thick fixed to ladder brackets (incl fixing)4.25hrs/m2 elevBank of shelves4.24hrs/m2 elevSingle shef0.17hrs/m

SIGNSSMALL -Internal door name/number0.25hrs/each

WALL FRAMINGAlso refer Wall Internal DryTIMBER Softwood100 x 50mm @ 450 ctrs0.14hrs/m2Note: Includes plates, studs, noggings & trimming

CLEARING SITECLEAR TREES & BRUSHHeavy timbered area with dozer (incl pile & burn)27hrs/hectareMedium timbered area with dozer (incl pile & burn)16.2hrs/hectareLight timbered area with dozer (incl pile & burn)11.85hrs/hectareLight timbered area with tractors & cable0.65hrs/hectare

REMOVE TREES STUMPS200 350mm diam-blast & pull with tractors0.83hrs/each-grub & remove by hand6hrs/each350 450mm diam-blast & pull with tractors1.5hrs/each-grub & remove by hand9hrs/each450 600mm diam-blast & pull with tractors2.5hrs/each-grub & remove by hand12hrs/each

REMOVE TREES200 350mm diam-by hand7.88hrs/each-with chainsaw1.97hrs/each350 450mm diam-by hand10.5hrs/each-with chainsaw2.5hrs/each450 600mm diam-by hand16.5hrs/each-with chainsaw3hrs/each

TURFBY HAND -cut/strip/stack0.25hrs/m2

CONCRETERule of thumb:Concrete pours should not normally exceed 150m3 per day.Discharge times for this amount of concrete with 1 pump is20 30m3 per hour.Large pours than 150m3 require 2 gangs and two pumps.Concrete should be laid by 1pm at latest to permit power floating.

BLINDING-50mm thick0.22hrs/m2-75mm0.25hrs/m2 CONCRETE JOINTEXPANSION JOINT & FELT0.06hrs/m2MEMBRANE0.06hrs/m2 WATERSTOP-metal0.13hrs/m2-rubber0.1hrs/m2

CONCRETE POURS-mass concrete in unreinforced footings0.33hrs/m3 -Reinforced concrete footings (ie 300mm thick)0.43hrs.m3 -Group beams reinforced0.5hrs/m3-Columns reinforced0.7hrs/m2-Strip footings0.6hrs/m3-Slab on ground (average 150mm thick)1.25hrs/m3-Suspended slab s & beams (screeded from rool over hopper/hoist)1.5hrs/m3-Suspended slab & column (screeded from pump)1.25hrs/m3

CONCRETE FINISHINGBROOM FINISH0.03hrs/m2Note: See also Granolithic Topping BUSH HAMMER1.5hrs/m2BUSH HAMMER2hrs/m2CEMENT WASH0.12hrs/m2EXPOSED AGGREGATE (while green)0.62hrs/m2Note: See also Sandblasting for cured surface HARDENER - Liquid Chemical-clean old surface0.32hrs/m2-one coat hardener0.1hrs/m2HARDEBER - Metallic Grout Hardener -clean old surface0.32hrs/m2-one coat hardener0.21hrs/m2PLASTIC PROTECTION-after pour & trowel0.02hrs/m2POLISH SURFACE-after rubbing down with stone & sand1.93hrs/m2REMOVE FINS OR TIES, POINTS & PATCH0.32hrs/m2SCRABBLING SLABS0.45hrs/m2SCRABBLING SOFFITS1.2hrs/m2SCRABBLING WALLS0.62hrs/m2SCREEDING OFF0.32hrs/m2TROWEL-Hand Steel0.24hrs/m2-Machine 0.12hrs/m2JOINT FILLING-Mastic Compound0.1hrs/m2

COOL ROOM / FEEZERSMALL COOL ROOM / FREEZER2 man crew. This unit is built freestanding within an existing Room. 3m x 3m plan x 2.4 height5hrs/m2Includes walls, concrete scared floor, Compressor, condensor, electric and test. DEMOLITIONASBESTOS-Remove fire spray10hrs/m2 -Remove sheet0.7hrs/m2 -Removes tiles1hrs/m2 FLOORING-Removed ceramic/quarry tile0.08hrs/m2 -Remove cork tile0.08hrs/m2-Remove linoleum sheet0.02hrs/m2 -Remove terrazzo0.07hrs/m2 -Remove timber0.08hrs/m2 -Remove viny/rubber tiles0.08hrs/m2 INTERNAL WALLS-Removes plasters from masonry0.11hrs/m2 -Remove plaster/fibre board0.11hrs/m2 -Remove plywood0.12hrs/m2 -Remove timber frame0.11hrs/m2

MASONRY-Removes hollow block wall by hand1.71hrs/m2-Removes hollow block wall by pneumatic pick0.23hrs/m2 -Remove solid by hand1.7hrs/m2-Remove solid by pneumatic pick0.3hrs/m2

PAVING-Break up brick paving by hand0.09hrs/m2 -Break up concrete paving/floor slabs by hand0.5hrs/m2-Break up tarmac surfacing by hand0.25hrs/m2

REINFORCED CONCRET-Columns16hrs/m3-slabs on ground16hrs/m3 -suspended slab16hrs/m3 -walls16hrs/m3 ROOFING-Remove built up roofing0.08hrs/m3 -Remove corrugated metal0.14hrs/m3

DOORS/DOOR FRAMESB1-FOLDTrack/doors/hardware1.3hrs/mNote: Rate is for first metre. Add 0.30 hours for each additional metre.

DOOR FRAMESSETOUT & STAND-for block/brick walls0.5hrs/each

ENTERIOR DOORSHOLLOW METAL DOUBLE SWING-incl frame, door, trim, transom15.6hrs/eachHOLLOW METAL SINGLE SWING-incl frame, door, trim, transom9.5hrs/eachPRESSED STEEL DOUBLE SIDED-incl frame, track, hangars, doors, hardware32hrs/pairPRESSED STEEL DOUBLE SWING-incl frame, doors, hardware20.1hrs/pairPRESSED STEEL SINGLE SIDED-incl frame, track, hangars, doors, hardware16hrs/each

DOORS/DOOR FRAMESHARDWAREBARREL BOLTS (150mm)0.5hrs/eachCHECK OR SPRING HINGE1.8hrs/eachDOOR CLOSER1hrs/eachFULL MORTICED BUTT HINGES0.15hrs/eachHALF MOTICED BUTT HINGES0.1hrs/eachKICKPLATE1.25hrs/eachLOCK & FURNITURE-Exterior0.75hrs/each-InteriorMORTICED LOCK1.6hrs/eachPANIC BOLTS/PUSH BARS3.2hrs/each

HUFCOR DOORS2man crew. Delivery 8 10 weeksDOORS & HARDWARE Operable walls0.66hrs/mTRACK - Operable walls0.25hrs/m

ROLLER SHUTTERSDOMESTIC -2.1 high x 2.4m wide4.00hrs/eachNote: additional work required b Electrician If power operated.INDUSTRIAL -3.0 high x 3.0 wide6.00hrs/each

SCREEN DOOR-Door & hardware2.25hrs/eachSTRONGROOM DOORS- FIREPROOF0.5hrs/each

ELECTRICALAUDIOAUDIO CABLE-in conduits0.08hrs/m-on cable trays in ceiling space0.1hrs/mHORNS ON WALL1.25hrs/eachSPEAKER IN CEILING1hrs/eachCABLE4 CORE & EARTH PVC CIRCULAR ON TRAY-2.5mm20.08hrs/m-6mm20.11hrs/m-16mm20.17hrs/m-35mm20.23hrs/m-95mm20.42hrs/m-150mm20.59hrs/m4 CORE MIMS/PVC ON TRAY-4mm20.19hrs/m-6mm20.21hrs/m-10mm20.25hrs/m-16mm20.29hrs/m-25mm20.35hrs/mSINGLE CORE MIMS/PVC ON TRAY-6mm20.11hrs/m-10mm20.13hrs/m-25mm20.17hrs/m-50mm20.23hrs/m-70mm20.25hrs/m-120mm20.32hrs/mTPI CABLE IN CONDUIT-2.5mm20.03hrs/m-6mm20.04hrs/m-25mm20.05hrs/m-95mm20.09hrs/m

CABLE TRAYCABLE TRAY TO CEILINGS0.65hrs/m

COMMUNICATIONSCOMMUNICATIONS OUTLETS0.25hrs/mOPTICAL FIBRE -Jointing0.66hrs/m

CONDUITCAST INTO SUSPENDED CONCRETE SLAB-20mm0.05hrs/m-25mm0.06hrs/m-32mm0.08hrs/mFIXED TO MASONRY-20mm0.15hrs/m-32mm0.18hrs/m-50mm0.22hrs/mFIXED WITHIN SUSPENDED CEILING SPACE-20mm0.11hrs/m-32mm0.12hrs/m-50.00mm0.15hrs/m

FIT OUTELECTRIC CLOCK0.25hrs/eachGENERAL POWER OUTLETS0.25hrs/eachLIGHT SWITCHERS0.25hrs/eachTV OUTLETS0.25hrs/each

EXCAVATIONBACKFILL ONLY NO COMPACTION-By hand0.65hrs/m3

BACKFILL, SPREAD & LEVEL-By hand-average soil1hrs/m3-gravel0.52hrs/m3-sand0.46hrs/m3-By machine (bulldozer)-gravel0.04hrs/m3

BACKFILL.REFILL & COMPACT-By handThese times are indicative only, compaction specifications should-in clay surface1.6hrs/m3 be consulted, where available, for special conditions.-in gravel surface1.33hrs/m3-in loam surface1.5hrs/m3-in 1m deep clay trench3.45hrs/m3-in 1m deep gravel trench3.03hrs/m3-in 1m deep loam trench2.79hrs/m3-in 4m deep clay trench3.84hrs/m3-in 4m deep gravel trench3.45hrs/m3-in 4m deep loam trench3.21hrs/m3-By hand (pneumatic)-in clay surface0.88hrs/m3-in gravel surface0.72hrs/m2-in loam surface0.8hrs/m3RETURN & FILL TO TRENCHES-Backhoe JCB0.09hrs/m3-Bulldozer D40.05hrs/m3-Bulldozer D70.04hrs/m3SPREAD & LEVEL SPOIL-Bulldozer D40.03hrs/m3-Bulldozer D7

BULK EXCAVATIONBY MACHINE TRACTOR & SCRAPER, BULLDOZERBulk excavation rates are given for firm sandMultipliers: Gravel 1.25; Loam 1.25 Clay 1.50; Soft rock 4.00

BY MACHINE BULLDOZER (D7/D8)-gradient 1 in 7 down0.01hrs/m3-gradient 1 in 7 up0.02hrs/m3-level0.01hrs/m3BY MACHINE TRACTORS & SCRAPER-haul 100m0.01hrs/m3-haul 500m0.02hrs/m3BY HAND-average soil1.6hrs/m3-hard rock7.33hrs/m3-soft rock4.67hrs/m3DETAILED EXCAVATIONBY HAND-average soil3hrs/m3-hard rock13.6hrs/m3-soft rock8.5hrs/m3BY MACHINE (BACKHOE 0.4m3)-trenches (1m deep) in clay0.11hrs/m3-trenches(1m deep) in gravel0.10hrs/m3-trenches (1m deep) in loam0.09hrs/m3-trenches (4m deep) in clay0.13hrs/m3-trenches (4m deep) in gravel0.11hrs/m3-trenches(4m deep) in loam0.10hrs/m3

OVER AREABY HAND-average soil1.81hrs/m3-hard rock8.8hrs/m3-soft rock5.6hrs/m3BY MACHINE -Trim & grade-D4 bulldozer150hrs/m3-D7 bulldozer250hrs/m3FENCHINGCHAINLINKAdditional 30% per meter of bracing and for corner bracing.1.8m high including posts1.25hrs/m2.4m high including posts1.47hrs/mMESH50mm mesh including posts 1m high1.17hrs/mTIMBERPost & Rail 18m high1.27hrs/mWIREBarbed single strand fixed to metal, timber or concrete posts0.11hrs/mSmooth single strand foxed to metal, timber or concrete posts0.04hrs/m

FORMWORKRule of thumbs:2 men for 2 columns in hoursBeam and flat slab (simple) 9m2/mandayBeam and flat slab (complex) 8m2/mandayThis is a general guide and will vary for beam /slab ratio for each project.

CONVETIONALBEAMS-up to 0.6m deep at heights to 3.6m1.80hrs/m2-up to 0.6 deep at heights 3.6m 4.2m1.90hrs/m2-up to 0.6m deep at heights 4.2 4.8m2.00jhrs/m2-up to 0.6m deep at heights 4.8m 5.4m2.20hrs/m2-up to 0.60m deep at heights 5.4 6.0m2.40hrs/m2COLUMNS-general2hrs/m2-columns base2hrs/m2-column head3hrs/m2CURB -on slab (i.e upstands) 0.36hrs/m2EDGE BOARDS-75mm to 100mm depth0.25hrs/m2-100mm 150mm depth0.35hrs/m2SLAB FLAT (height 0m 3m)18mm ply deck with shore load supports1hrs/m2SLAB FLAT ( height 3m- 3.6m)18mm ply deck with shore load supports1.1hrs/m2SLAB FLAT (height 3.6m 4.2m)18mm ply deck with shore load supports1.2hrs/m2SLAB FLAT (height 4.2m 4.8m)18mm ply deck with shore load supports1.26hrs/m2SLAB FLAT (height 5.4m 6.0m)18mm ply deck with shore load supports1.43hrs/m2STAIR SOFFITS-incl ply, steel props, landing & risers2hrs/m2STAIRS -risers only0.3hrs/m2STRIP FOOTINGS/GROUND BEAM0.3hrs/m2TRENCH FORMS0.8hrs/m2WALLS1hrs/m2Rate is erection rate only. Add 5% for fabricated & erect-vertical face (one side) 0m 1.5m0.60hrs/m2-vertical face (one side) 3m 4.5m0.84hrs/m2-vertical face (one side0 4.5 6m0.96hrs/m2

CRANEABLE SHUTTERSCORE WALLS (ie Lift shafts)-up to 4.0m in height1.60hrs/m2STRAIGHT WALLS-up to 4.0m in height1.20hrs/m2

PAN FORMSPLACE ONLY, EXCLUDING FALSEWORK-500mm x 500mm0.13hrs/each-1000mm x 1000mm0.26hrs/each

PREFABRICATEDCOLUMN TUBE ROUND (also called fibertube)-300mm diameter0.16hrs/m-600mm diameter0.17hrs/m-750mm diameter0.18hrs/m-900mm diameter0.18hrs/m

BONDECK TO SLABS-up to 6m lenghts0.20hrs/m2STRIP & CLEANCOLUMN -conventional0.31hrs/m2SLAB-conventional flat0.27hrs/2-conventional slab & beam0.44hrs/m2STAIRS -conventional0.66hrs/m2STRIP FOOTINGS.GROUND BEAMS -conventional0.1hrs/m2TRENCH -conventional0.1hrs/m2

GLAZINGCLEAN GLASS-Polish0.47hrs/m2-wash only0.1hrs/m2

ENTRANCE/SHOPFRONTSGLAZING CHANNEL & PLATE GLASS3.02hrs/m2Rates do not include for support framing (refer METAL WORK)PLATE GLASS (excluding channels-6.5m thick2.02hrs/m2

MIRRORSAverage only1.53hrs/m2PANESMETAL WINDOWS (average 1m x1m)0.9hrs/m2TIMBER WINDOWS (average 1m x 1m)0.9hrs/m2GRANOLITHIC TOPPINGCOVING50mm radius (15 20 thick)0.3hrs/mDIVISION STRIPBrass angle or flat fix only0.1hrs/mFLOORENDINGS & JOINTS-trowel into surface0.1hrs/mINCL PREP OF SLAB, MIXING & APPLICATION-10mm0.25hrs/m-20 25mm0.30hrs/m50mm0.4hrs/m

MATWELL FRAME-brass angle 1m x 1m (fix only)0.50hrs/m

STAIR TREADS & RISERSSCREED TO STAIRS & RISERS0.25hrs/mTo calculate lineal metres add number of threads and -including round nosing and returnnumber of risers and multiply by stair width.for landing refer Granolithic Topping Floor

HYDRAULICSDRAINAGEAGGREGATE DRAINAGE LINES-100mm hessian/blue metal0.07hrs/mCONCRETE-450mm with mortar joints1.8hrs/m-600mm with mortar joints2.15hrs/m-900mm with mortar joints2.8hrs/mCONCRETE PITS & GULLIES-precast, place only2.5hrs/eachEARTHENWARE BEND/JINCTIONS-100mm with rubber joints0.25hrs/each-150mm with rubber joints0.25hrs/each-225mm with rubber joints0.5hrs/mEARTHENWAREV SEWER-100mm with rubber joints0.65hrs/m-150mm with rubber joints0.85hrs/m-225mm with rubber joints1.1hrs/mEARTHENWARE STORMWATER-100mm with rubber joints0.33hrs/m-150mm with rubber joints0.4hrs/m-225mm with rubber joints0.53hrs/mPVC BENDS & JUNCTIONS-90mm/100mm0.25hrs/each-150mm/160mm0.33hrs/eachPVC SEWER-90mm/100mm0.55hrs/m-150mm/16m0.65hrs/mPVC - STORMWATER-90mm/100mm0.2hrs/m-150mm/160mm0.4hrs/m

PLUMBINGCOCKS & VALVE-15mm to 20mm0.25hrs/each-32mm0.3hrs/each-40mm0.4hrs/eachGALVANED PIPE-32mm straight tube excluding fittings0.66hrs/m-50mm straight tube excluding fittings0.82hrs/mHOT WATER UNITS-160 litre pressure glass lined3.00hrs/each-instantaneous multi point1.5hrs/each

SANITARY FITTINGS-bath pressed steel1.5hrs/each-bidet (excluding heater)2.75hrs/each-cistern wall type1hrs/each-cleaners sink2hrs/each-kitchen sink0.75hrs/each-laundry trough0.75hrs/each-slop hopper2.75hrs/each-urinal 180mm long4.00hrs/each-urinal single stall3.5hrs/each-vanity basin0.75hrs/each-wc pan floor mounted1.5hrs/each-wc pan wall mounted2.75hrs/each-wc suite2.75hrs/each-wall basin2hrs/eachSOIL WASTE & VENT PIPES (Cast Iron)-100mm bend0.4hrs/each-100mm junction0.45hrs/each-100mm pipe1.15hrs/m-150mm bend0.5hrs/each-150mm junction0.5hrs/each-150mm pipe1.35hrs/m-225mm bend1.25hrs/each-225mm junction1.35hrs/each-225mm pipe1.5hrs/mSOIL WASTE & VENT PIPES (Copper)-32mm bend0.15hrs/each-32mm junction0.22hrs/each-32mm pipe0.37hrs/m-40mm bend0.18hrs/each-40mm junction0.27hrs/m-40mm pipe0.4hrs/m-50mm bend0.25hrs/each-50 junction0.30hrs/each-50mm pipe0.47hrs/m-65mm bend0.3hrs/each-65mm junction0.35hrs/each-65mm pipe0.53hrs/m-80mm bend0.35hrs/each-80mm junction0.4hrs/each-80mm pipe0.6hrs/m-100mm bend0.45hrs/each-100mm junction0.5hrs/each-100mm pipe0.75hrs/m-150mm bend0.65hrs/each-150mm junction0.8hrs/each-150mm pipe1hrs/mSOIL WASTE & VENT PIPES (PVC0-32mm bend0.16hrs/each-32mm junction0.18hrs/each-32mm pipe0.27hrs/m-40mm bend0.18hrs/each-40mm junction0.2hrs/each-40mm pipe0.32hrs/m-50 mm bend0.22hrs/each-50mm junction0.24hrs/each-50mm pipe0.37hrs/each-65mm bend0.27hrs/each-62mm junction0.3hrs/each-62mm pipe0.45hrs/m-80mm bend0.33hrs/each-80mm junction0.35hrs/each-80mm pipe0.5hrs/m-100mm bend0.42hrs/each-100mm junction0.45hrs/each-100mm pipe0.65hrs/mTAPS & OUTLET-basin combnation set0.5hrs/set-laundry combination set1hrs/set-pillar tap0.25hrs/set-shower combination set1.5hrs/set-sink combination set1hrs/setTRAPS-40mm 0.25hrs/each-50mm 0.33hrs/eachWATER PIPES (Copper-15mm pipe0.22hrs/m-20mm pipe0.24hrs/m-25mm pipe0.26hrs/m-32mm pipe0.3hrs/m-40mm pipe0.34hrs/m-100mm pipe0.6hrs/m

WATER PIPES (PVC)-15mm elbow0.1hrs/each-15mm pipe0.13hrs/m-15mm tee0.12hrs/each-20mm elbow0.1hrs/each-20mm pipe0.13hrs/m-20mm tee0.12hrs/each-25mm elbow0.1hrs/each-25mm pipe0.16hrs/m-25mm tee0.13hrs/each-32mm elbow0.12hrs/each-32mm pipe0.18hrs/m-32mm tee0.14hrs/each-40mm elbow0.15hrs/each-40mm pipe0.2hrs/m-40mm tee0.17hrs/each-50mm elbow0.18hrs/each-50mm pipe0.23hrs/m-50mm tee0.2hrs/each-65mm elbow0.2hrs/each-65mm pipe0.26hrs/m-80mm pipe0.3hrs/m-80mm tee0.27hrs/each-100mm elbow0.33hrs/each-100mm pipe0.35hrs/m-100mm tee0.35hrs/each

IRRIGATION SYSTEMSLEAKY PIPE-Pipe installationIncludes digging into topsoil (50mm) andconnection to pipe and re-cover with soil.MICRO SPRAY SYSTEM

LIFT & ELEVATORSPASSENGER1 LIFT SERVICING 6 FLOORS -2m x 2m approx15weeks2 QUICK LIFTS SERVICING 15 FLOORS -2m x 2m approx19weeks8 LIFTS SERVICING 24 FLOORS -2.5m x 2.5m approx22weeksROPED HYDRAULIC LOW RISE-install Lift Motor Room & commission8weeks-procurement12weeksUNDERSLUNG LIFT LOW RISEInstallation & commission are taken from-install LMR & commission12weekslift shaft & permanent power available.-procurement18weeksSHAFT & PIT-size pit and fabricated cast ins4weeks-install door frames & doors1.5manday/week

LINE MARKINGRUBBERISEDMachine laid including setout0.05hrs/m

LINOLEUMRefer to Viny/Rubber Flooring

NEOPARIESOPALISED GLASS-facings columns4.2hrs/m2/crew2 man crew-facing - walls2.75hrs/m2/crew

MASONRYBLOCKRule of thumb:1 Labourer can support 1 2 bricklayersconcrete blockwork =12 block/m2all block rates are for ground to 2.4m high allowadditional scaffold time for higher work.Rates indicated do not allow for setout and Standing door frames etc.

CLEANING WALLS0.21hrs/m2BLOCK WALLSCONCRETE-hollow 75mm0.79hrs/m2-hollow 100mm-hollow 150mm0.55hrs/m2-hollow 200mm threaded over bar reinf.0.69hrs/m2-hollow 100mm0.96hrs/m2-solid 100mm0.67hrs/m2-solid 150mm0.67hrs/m2-solid 200mm0.83hrs/m21.25hrs/m2CONCRETE BREEZEBLOCK (ice screen walls)GLASS BLOCK-196 x 196 x 98mm2.44hrs/m2STONE BLOCK WALLS4hr/m2See also Masonry Random Rubble Walling

BRICKRule of thumb:1 trowel lays 50 brick (common) per hour on 1m2/hr1 Labourer can support 2 3 bricklayersSingle skin brickwork = 50 bricks/m2Double skin brickwork = 100 bricks/m21 brick wall (ie double skin & single skin) = 150 bricks/m2All brick rates are for ground to 2.4m high allow additionalScaffold time higher work.CAULK WITH COMPOUND0.05hrs/m2CLEANING WALLS0.23hrs/m2

COMMONS-1 brick wall (150 bricks m2)2.14hrs/m2-brick on edge partition (38 brick m2)1.08hrs/m2-brick on edge partition (small quantities)1.52hrs/m2-double skin arches16hrs/m2-double skin curved in plan2.5hrs/m2-mass brickwork80hrs/m2-single skin1hrs/m2-single skin curved in plan1.5hrs/m2-solid 215mm wall1.66hrs/m2FACE-1 brick wall (150 bricks m2) 1 side only face2.78hrs/m2-double skin 1 side only face2.23hrs/m2-single skin1.25hrs/m2-single skin for segmented or semi arc13brick/hr-single skin curved in plan1.76hrs/m2POINT WITH MORTAR

COPINGSTONE -35 x 125mm0.23hrs/m2

LINTELSTONE

RANDOM RUBBLE WALLINGSTONE-300mm thick2.4hrs/m2-600mm thick2.9hrs/m2-750mm thick3.7hrs/m2-900mm thick4.3hrs/m2STONE WALL POINTING-flus joint0.5hrs/m2SILLSTONE 125mm x 200mm0.24hrs/m

METALWORK

CASTIN-Anchor slot & Unistrut0.5hrs/m-Pipe sleeve0.7hrs/m2-300mm diam-900mm diam0.85hrs/mDUCT FRAME & COVERS-300mm wide0.6hrs/m-450mm wide1hrs/mGRATINGCAST IRON or GALVANISHED-250mm x 5mm0.45hrs/m-320mm x 5mm0.55hrs/m-500 x 5mm0.65hrs/m

HANDRAILS STAIR38/50mm pipe with balusters or wall fixing-at 1.5m centres0.66hrs/mLADDER (fix only)

TOILET ACCESSORIESLARGE -fixed to brick/block walls1hrs/item SMALL -fixed to brick/block walls0.4hrs/itemTRENCH COVER GRANATING0.45hrs/m2

PAINT/WALLPAPERGRANOSITEPAINTED ON -Grano impact stipple0.2hrs/m2TROWELLED ON0.32hrs/m2REMOVEPAINT-by hand0.4hrs/m2-by sandblasting0.05hrs/m2PAINT EXTERNALTO CEMENT RENDER-1 coat sealer, 2 coats oil paint (3 coats)0.40hrs/m2-2 coats water paint0.20hrs/m2TO COMPRESSED FIBROUS CEMENT-1 coat sealer, 2 coats oil paint (3 coats)0.36hrs/m2-2 coats water paint0.15hrs/m2TO METAL WORK- coat zinc primer, 1 undercoat, 1 enamel (3 coats)0.33hrs/m2TO METAL WORK NARROW WIDTHS- coat zinc primer, 1 undercoat, 1 enamel coat (3 coats)0.10hrs/m2

PAINT/WALLPAPERPAINT INTERNALSTRUCTURAL STEEL1.3hrs/m2TO CEMENT RENDER-2 coats PVCTO FRESSED TIMBERNote: For frames and sashes at flat glass-1 coat satin, 2 coats vanish on frames & sashes0.50hrs/m2-1 coat satin, 2 coats vanish on flat surfaces0.30hrs/m2-prime stop, 2 coats oil paint (3 coats)0.36hrs/m2-prime, stop, 2 coats oil paint on frames & sashes ( 3 coats)0.54hrs/m2-prime, stop, 3 coats oil paint (4coats)0.60hrs/m2-prime, stop, 3 coats oil paint on frame & sashes (4 coats)0.80hrs/m2TO PLASTERBOARD-1 coat sealer, 2c oats oil paint (3 coats)0.30hrs/m2-2 coats PVC0.15hrs/m2TO TIMBER & METAL-0 200mm0.04hrs/m-200 300m 0.05hrs/m

PARQUETRYIN MASTIC OVER CONCRETE FLOOR0.8hrs/m2OVER TIMBER SUB FLOOR0.8hrs/m2

PAVINGASPHALTMACHINE PREPARATION FOR HOT MIX-bituminous prime coat0.01hrs/m2-bituminous tack coat0.01hrs/m2Note: average rate150hrs/m2MACHINE SINGLE COAT HOT MIX-12 25mm thick100.00m2/hr-50mm thick50m2/hrMANUAL SINGLE COAT-25mm thick0.14hrs/m2-50mm thick0.19hrs/m2MANUAL 2 COAT-37mm thick0.22hrs/m2-62mm thick0.27hrs/m2

BRICKBASKET WEAVE PATTERN1.5hrs/m2HERRINGBONE PATTERN1.8hrs/m2ON EDGE -on 25mm thick sand bed (incl cutting)1.00hrs/m2PLAIN0.9hrs/m2STEPS2.2hrs/m2

CONCRETEPATHS -100mm thick0.3hrs/m2

CONCRETE BLOCKNote:over large open area 300/800m2 with 12 15 menfor small areas as per brick pavingCRAZY PAVING-incl pointing & cutting1.5hrs/m2PEBBLECRETE FINISH -15 30mm0.40hrs/m2EXPOSED AGGREGATE FINISH

PILINGBEAMS STEELH or I section-driving0.23hrs/m-trim top after driving1.1hrs/eachDRIVEN FRICTION GRIP PILES-(Frankipile 10m long)8.00No/day/rigEND BEARING SHORT BORED PILES-450 diam x 2m long (no belling)10.00No/day/rigdrill, reo & pourHOLLOW STEEL CASSION-make up & drive0.16hrs/mNote: does not allow for reinforcing and concrete

POLE CONCRETE-Drive battened or angledhrs/m-drive straighthrs/m-trim top after drivinghrs/eachPOLE WOOD-drive battened or angled0.2hrs/m-drive straight0.16hrs/m-trim top after driving-by hand0.75hrs/each-power tool0.5hrs/eachSHEET STEELNote: Add driving time@0.10 hrs/m for length of pile0.6m length-placing0.75hrs/each-removing0.6hrs/each0.9m length-placing0.9hrs/each-removing0.8hrs/each1.2m length-placing1hrs/each-removing0.9hrs/eachSHEET WOODHAND PLACEDBasements & piles-placing0.72hrs/m2-removing0.46hrs/m2Trenches over 2.5m deep-placing0.59hrs/m2-removing0.34hrs/m2Trenches to 2.5m deep-placing0.53hrs/m2-removing0.26hrs/m2PNUEMATIC DRIVENBasement & pits-placing0.3hrs/m2-removing0.43hrs/m2Trenches over 2.5m deep-placing0.22hrs/m2-removing0.32hrs/m2Trenches to 2.5m deep-placing0.19hrs/m2-removing0.29hrs/m2WITH PILE DRIVER6m or deeper -pull or remove0.21hrs/m2EITH PILE HAMMER6m or deeper -place and drive0.21hrs/m2

PRECAST CONCRETEARCHITECTURAL FACADES8units/dayAverage 8 units/crew and crane/day

FLOOR UNITS TRANSFLOOR8 panels and crane/per hour (excl falsework)For falsework times see Formwork ratesTransfloor sequence beams positioned then infill panel placed4 man transfloor and crane crewsWALL PANELS PRE-STRESSED6.6mm high x 2.4 wide at ground floor10unirs/daySimilar to propriety brand EPM StresswallAverage 10 units.crew and crane/day

REINFORCEMENTIf column or beam steel is prefabricated before installation,allow approx 2/3 of the work content for prefabricated and1/3 of the work content for installation.Rule of thumb:Average all in output 0.75 tonnes per man (8hr) day or 10.75Manhours/tonne.Large areas/all inclusive:-1m concrete = 200kg reinforcementaverage.

CALCULATIONCALCULATION OF REO RATE FROM CONCRETE VOLUMERule of thumb:Slabs-100 120kg/m3Beams-200 300kg/m3Walls-100kg/m3Columns-150 400kg/m3Footings-80kg/m3

BARSBEAM PLACE & FIXFixing rates will vary as for beam steel-light density9hrs/tonneOutputs will decrease for complex stirrups or abnormally-normal density15hrs/tonnelong stater bars. Outputs do not allow for weldingCOLUMN PLACE & FIXColumns with large bars up to 40mm will require less manhours-normal density 25mm16.00hrs/tonneSLAB PLACE & FIX-average density11.5hrs/tonneWALL PLACE & FIX-flight density or simple13hrs/tonne-normal density or normal20hrs/tonne-heavy density or complex26hrs/tonne

FABRIC WRAPTO STRUCTURAL STEEL BEAMS & COULMNS-beams & column cut, transport & wrap0.1hrs/m2MESHHEAVY GAUGE-place & fix0.06hrs/m2-place & fix0.04hrs/m2

RENDER/PLASTERPLASTERBEAMS -2 coats 16mm0.50hrs/m2Rule of thumb: 1 labourer supports 2 renderes/plasterersCOLUMNS -2 coats 16mm0.55hrs/m2SOFFIT -2 coats 16mm0.50hrs/m2-3mm thick skrim coat and polish off0.3hrs/m2WALL-2 coats 16mm0.40hrs/m2-3mm thick skrim coat0.21hrs/m2RENDERBEAMS -1 coat 13mm0.45hrs/m2COLUMNS -1 coat 13mm0.45hrs/m2SOFFIT -1 coat 12mm on reveals trowelled or wood float0.62hrs/m2WALL EXTERNAL-1 coat 13mm0.30hrs/m2-2 coats 19mm0.52hrs/m2WALL INTERNAL-1 coat 13mm0.30hrs/m2-1 coat 13mm for wall tile0.25hrs/m2-2 coats 19mm0.52hrs/m2

ROOFINGDOWNSPOUTSCPMPRESSED FIBROUS CEMENT0.4hrs/m2GAL VANISHED STEEL0.3hrs/m2PVC0.25hrs/m2FLASHINGSLEAD-stepped0.54hrs/m2-straight0.3hrs/m2GUTTERSBOX STEEL -average size0.5hrs/mEAVES-compressed fibrous cement0.35hrs/m-metal0.33hrs/mSAFETY MESH WIREPlace before CFC sheet-300 x 300mm fixed to timber0.03hrs/m2

SHEETCOMPRESSED FIBROUS CEMENT-corrugated0.2hrs/m2METAL GALVANISED CORRUGATED-fixed to steel purlins0.25hrs/m2-fixed to timber purlins0.22hrs/m2METAL RIBBED INTERLOCK-fixed to steel purlins clipped0.25hrs/m2-fixed to timber purlins clipped0.2hrs/m2SHEET FLASHINGMETAL COVER OR APRON FLASING-200 500mm0.45hrs/mSINGLESCOMPRESSED FIBROUS CEMENT0.3hrs/m2WOOD0.37hrs/m2TILE BODYCONCRETE/CLAY on battens0.25hrs/m2

SANDBLASTINGEXTERIOR WORK0.07hrs/m2

SCAFFOLDINGPATENT TYPE (1 2 SECTIONS LONG)-erect for 1 2 sections high1.40hrs/section

SHORING

PLANKT & STUTTNote: Rates are for 2 man crew carpenter & labrourerRule of thumb: Rates are given for average groundFor firm ground use Rate x 0.25For loose ground use Rate x 2.0

BASEMENTS-0m 3 deep-place0.64hrs/m2-remove0.4hrs/m2-3m 9m deep-place0.88hrs/m2-remove0.56hrs/m2-9m 15m deep-place1.24hrs/m2-remove0.86hrs/m2SHAFITS-0m 3m deep-place0.26hrs/m2-remove0.16hrs/m2-3m 9m deep-place0.38hrs/m2-remove0.25hrs/m2-9m 15m deep-place0.51hrs/m2-remove0.33hrs/m2TRENCHES-0m 1mm deep-place0.33hrs/m2-remove0.2hrs/m2-1m 3m deep-place0.35hrs/m2-remove0.23hrs/m2-3m 6m deep-place0.51hrs/m2-remove0.34hrs/m2

STRUCTURAL STEEL0 20 TONNE ERECT, PLUMB & TEMPORILY BOLT4.43hrs/tonneFSTENING-bolting by hand5.9hrs/tonne-riveting6.15hrs/tonne-welding5.9hrs/tonne

20 100 TONNEERECT, PLUMB & TEMPORARILY BOLT3.93hrs/tonneFASTENING-bolting by hand3.93hrs/tonne-riveting5.9hrs/tonne-welding4.43hrs/tonne

100 - 500 TONNEERECT, PLUMB & TEMPORARILY BOLT3.84hrs/tonneFASTENING-bolting by hand3.44hrs/tonne-riveting5.19hrs/tonne-welding3.93hrs/tonne

500 1000 TONNEERECT,PLUMB & TEMPORARILY BOLT3.35hrs/tonneFASTENING-bolting by hand2.45hrs/tonne-riveting4.92hrs/tonne-welding3.44hrs/tonne

1000 5000 TONNEERECT, PLUMB & TEMPORARILY BOLT2.95hrs/tonneFASTENING-bolting by hand1.47hrs/tonne-riveting4.33hrs/tonne-welding2.46hrs/tonne

5000 TONNE+ERECT, PLUMB & TEMPORARILY BOLT2.95hrs/tonneFASTENING-bolting by hand0.98hrs/tonne-riveting3.94hrs/tonne-welding1.79hrs/tonneDOCK & CANOPY FRAMINGERECT, PLUMB & TEMPORARILY BOLT4.43hrs/tonneFASTENING-bolting by hand1.43hrs/tonne-riveting8.12hrs/tonne-welding2.07hrs/tonneFLOORS & PLATFORMSCATWALK & FRAMING -erect & fasten29.52hrs/tonneCHECKERED FLOOR PALTE -erect & fasten2hrs/tonnePLATFORM FRAMING -erect & fasten30.51hrs/tonneFRAMING & BRACINGHEAVY SECTION (UB, UC, RSJ, RSC) -fabrication-fabrication23hrs/tonneLIGHT SECTION (ANGLES etc) -fabrication30hrs/tonneHOLLOW SECTIONSLARGE SECTIONS -fabrication30hrs/tonne SMALL SECTIONS -fabrication35hrs/tonneOVERHEAD PIPE, BRIDGESERECT, PLUMB & TEMPORARILY BOLT5.9hrs/tonneFASTENING-bolting by hand1.97hrs/tonne-riveting2.95hrs/tonne-welding2.46hrs/tonne

PURLINS & CLEATS-up to 150mm high0.08hrs/tonne(incl laps, bracing etc)-over 150mm high1.97hrs/tonneSURFACE TREATMENTSANDBLASTING & PAINT-heavy sections5hrs/tonne-light sections8hrs/tonneTRUSSES & CONNECTIONSUP TO 10m SPAN-fabrication50hrs/tonne-erection5hrs/tonneOVER 10m SPAN-fabrication35hrs/tonne-erection8hrs/tonne

QUARRYFLOOR-75 x 75mm on screed bed including clean & grout1.85hrs/m2-100 x 100mm on screed bed including clean & grout1.50hrs/m2-150 x 150mm on screed bed including clean & grout1.45hrs/m2225 x 225mm on screed bed including clean & grout1hrs/m2

VINYL/RUBBER FLOORINGASPHALT FLOOR TILE-150 x 150mm0.21-300 x 300mm0.12hrs/m2COVE0.05hrs/m2MASONITE UNDERLAY-Floor0.12hrs/m2RUBBER TILE-100 x 100mm 0.33hrs/m2-300 x 300mm0.12hrs/m2VINYL SHEETFLOOR-antistatic0.16hrs/m2-normal0.14hrs/m2VINYL SKIRTING- 75 100mm0.08hrs/mVINYL TILESCOVE -150mm0.1hrs/mFLOOR -300 x 300mm0.21hrs/m2STAIRS THREADSWALL -300 x 300mm0.22hrs/m2

WALL INTERNAL DRYPROPRIETRY PARTITITON SYSTEM1.2m 1.2m high pre finished0.77hrs/m2 (incl doors etc but excl glass & ducted skirting)

SHEETRate does not include for studs refers Stud FramesCOMPRESSED FIBROUS CEMENT0.3hrs/m2HARDBOARD -32mm0.28hrs/m2PLASTERBORAD -100mm incl tape & set0.25hrs/m2-direct stick to block/walls0.3hrs/m2PLYWOOD -60mm0.33hrs/m2STUD FRAMESTUD METAL -incl studs, top & bottom plates0.22hrs/m2

STUDS TIMBER -incl studs, top & bottom plates-100 x 150mm0.40hrs/m2-75 x 50mm0.36hrs/m2

VENEERED PARTICLE BOARDSHEET -16mm thick fixed to timber frame0.5hrs/m2

VERMICULITE SPRAY2 COATS -approx 9mm thick1.20hrs/m2

WATER/DAMP PROOFINGFOUNDATION/BASEMENT WALLSDAMP RESISTANT PAINT0.1hrs/m2MASTIC TYPE COATING -3mm approx0.53hrs/m2SILICONE or METAL COATING0.21hrs/m2

WINDOW/WINDOW FRAMESMETAL ALUMINIUM PREFABRICATEDSee also GLAZING-casement sash1.35hrs/m2-fixed1.06hrs/m2-fixed sash-sliding1.25hrs/m2

SKYLIGHTS PREFABRICATED1.65hrs/m2TIMBER PREFABRICATED-awning double hung1.25hrs/m2-fixed1.06hrs/m2-fixed sash1.06hrs/m2-sliding 1.65hrs/m2