Construction Productivity Reference Sheet
1. Earthwork
Excavation (manual): 3-6 m³/day/laborer
Excavation (by backhoe): 60-120 m³/day
Compaction (manual): 25-40 m²/day/laborer
Compaction (vibrator): 500-800 m²/day/machine
2. Concrete Work
Mixing & Pouring (manual): 2-3 m³/day/mason
Concrete with Mixer: 10-12 m³/day/crew
Formwork (wooden): 8-12 m²/day/carpenter
Rebar Placement: 80-120 kg/day/laborer
3. Masonry Work
Brick Laying: 300-500 bricks/day/mason
Block Laying (6"): 70-90 blocks/day/mason
Plastering (manual): 10-15 m²/day/laborer
4. Steel Work
Cutting & Bending Steel: 100-150 kg/day/laborer
Fixing Reinforcement: 80-120 kg/day/laborer
Welding: 10-12 m/day/welder
5. Finishing Work
Painting (2 coats): 8-10 m²/hr/painter
Tiling: 5-7 m²/day/mason
False Ceiling: 15-25 m²/day/crew
Door/Window Fixing: 4-6 units/day/carpenter
6. Manpower Ratios
Concrete Work: 1 : 2
Brickwork: 1 : 1
Plaster: 1 : 1
Tiling: 1 : 2
7. Useful Estimation Tips
- Add 20-30% for wastage, downtime, and weather delays.
- Always check local productivity norms for accuracy.
- Monitor and update site logs for actual daily productivity.