Technical Calculation And Estimator 39s Manhour Manual Pdf Best (2024)

Estimator's Manhour Manual Guide

Example B — Cable terminations

5. Civil & Concrete

• Formwork assembly/disassembly per square foot.
• Rebar tying (tons per day, gauge dependent).
• Concrete placement (slump, pump vs. crane & bucket).

Step 4: Factor in Learning Curve

For repetitive tasks (e.g., welding 100 identical flanges), reduce the manhour from the 1st unit to the 100th unit using a 90% learning curve. The best manuals mention this; the mediocre ones do not. Estimator's Manhour Manual Guide Example B — Cable