Determining labour requirements

• Employees or sub-contractors?
• Nominated sub-contractors
• Types of labour needed
• Amount of labour needed
• Calculating labour constant
• Timing for labour
• Labour availability
• Cost of labour

Timing for labour

It is necessary to work out when labour is required. A common way of scheduling labour is to use a Gantt chart A Gantt chart is a bar chart and is a commonly used method for graphically representing a project schedule. which sets out the start times and durations for each sub-contractor. The Gantt chart also specifies the types of labour involved in the project.

The timing for labour may be calculated by the estimator who prepares the tender for the project. The estimator uses a 'time estimate' and/or 'time schedule' which are also terms for a bar chart.

Here is a section of a Gantt chart for the start of the construction of the small brick veneer house. Move your mouse over the highlighted areas to find out more information.

For further information on creating and using a Gantt chart as part of this process, look at information that tells you how to develop, track and revise project timeframes.