Framing and Bracing
Construction Man-hour Norms
Heavy Sections (UB, UC, RSJ, RSC)
These labour constants refer to un-automated methods of construction
| Description | Tradesman Hours | Labourer Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fabrication | 23.00 mhr/tonne - 0.0104 mhr/lb | |
| Erection | 7.00 mhr/tonne - 0.0032 mhr/lb |
Light Sections
Angles, etc.
| Description | Tradesman Hours | Labourer Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fabrication | 40.00 mhr/tonne - 0.0181 mhr/lb | |
| Erection | 20.00 mhr/tonne - 0.0091 mhr/lb |
Hollow Sections
Including Connections
| Description | Tradesman Hours | Labourer Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Large sections, fabrication | 30.00 mhr/tonne - 0.0136 mhr/lb | |
| Large sections, erection | 10.00 mhr/tonne - 0.0045 mhr/lb | |
| Small sections, fabrication | 35.00 mhr/tonne - 0.0159 mhr/lb | |
| Small sections, erection | 15.00 mhr/tonne - 0.0068 mhr/lb |
Trusses
Including Connections
| Description | Tradesman Hours | Labourer Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 10m span, fabrication | 50.00 mhr/tonne - 0.0227 mhr/lb | |
| Up to 10m span, erection | 10.00 mhr/tonne - 0.0045 mhr/lb | |
| Over 10m span, fabrication | 35.00 mhr/tonne - 0.0159 mhr/lb | |
| Over 10m span, erection | 6.00 mhr/tonne - 0.0027 mhr/lb |
Proprietary Purlins & Girts
| Description | Tradesman Hours | Labourer Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 150mm high | 0.09 mhr/m - 0.0274 mhr/lin.ft | |
| Over 150mm high | 0.12 mhr/m - 0.0366 mhr/lin.ft |
Surface Treatment
Sand Blast & Paint
| Description | Tradesman Hours | Labourer Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Light sections | 8.00 mhr/tonne - 0.0036 mhr/lb | |
| Heavy sections | 5.00 mhr/tonne - 0.0023 mhr/lb |
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