Planning & EstimatingQuestion 279 of 360
In estimating, a "labor unit" for a plumbing task usually represents what?
a.The total dollar price charged to the customer
b.The weight of the fitting in pounds
c.The number of fittings in a box
d.The estimated worker-hours to install one item under normal conditions
Explanation
A labor unit is the standard time, usually in worker-hours, to install a given item such as a fixture or fitting under normal job conditions. Estimators multiply counted quantities by labor units to build the labor portion of the bid. Adjustment factors are then applied for job difficulty, height, or congestion.
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