What is a good productivity value?

It is trade- and country-specific — benchmark against published norms (RSMeans, BCIS, local databases).

Construction

Construction Productivity Calculator

Measure on-site productivity as output per worker-hour for benchmarking against planned norms.

Calculator

Productivity = Output / (Workers × Hours)

Output (units, m², m³, t)

Workers

Hours worked

Target productivity (per worker-hour)

Enter values to compute.

Interpretation Guide

≥ 100% of targetOn or above benchmark.
85 – 99%Below target — review crew mix.
< 85%Material productivity loss.

Example

120 m² placed by 6 workers × 8 hrs → 2.5 m²/worker-hr.

Real-world use cases

Daily site reports
Crew benchmarking
Bid productivity validation

Common mistakes

Ignoring rework hours in worker-hour totals

Professional tips

Track productivity by trade and crew, not site-wide only

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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