
The foreman of a installation project is in charge of measuring and documenting productivity for the various job functions. In the end of a job the number of hours documented by the foreman are compared to the estimate that was given in the initial job bid. If the number of hours it took to complete the job exceeds the estimate then the job lost money, or was at least not as profitable. It is important for the job foreman to identify steps that can be taken in order to avoid hours that exceed the estimate.
Approximate Productivity Rates For Installing PICP:
Subbase: (Assume No. 2 stone at 12 in. thickness placed and compacted in two 6 in. lifts)
Base Installation and Compaction: 4" lift plus/minus 1/10 ft.
Screeding Bedding Materials:
| Paver Installation and Compaction: (Including occasional compaction to correct local rutting from equipment) Manually Mechanically (crew of 3) Installing edge restraints (into dense graded base borders): 30 ft/person/hour Concrete Curbs: Typically used in commercial applications are assumed to be installed by others Cutting Pavers: (Dry cutting; wet cutting will be lower)
Sweeping and filling joints/openings:
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Estimation of Materials:
Sweeping Stone - #9-1/4":
Setting Bed - #8-3/8":
Base/Subbase:
| Coverage:
Thickness: (minimum)
Note: thickness will vary depending on type of sub-grade soil and hydrological requirements of site. |