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Interior Partitions & Linings

Construction Man-hour Norms

Wall Linings
TasksDescriptionTradesman HoursLabourer Hours
10mm Gib® standard plasterboard (fix only) (10mm - 3/8 in)0.20 mhr/m² - 0.019 mhr/sf
10mm Gib® Braceline (fix only) (10mm - 3/8 in)0.22 mhr/m² - 0.020 mhr/sf
13mm Gib® standard plasterboard (fix only) (13mm - 1/2 in)0.22 mhr/m² - 0.020 mhr/sf
16mm Gib® standard plasterboard (fix only) (16mm - 5/8 in)0.26 mhr/m² - 0.024 mhr/sf
19mm Gib® standard plasterboard (fix only) (19mm - 3/4 in)0.30 mhr/m² - 0.028 mhr/sf
Stopping of standard plasterboard0.25 mhr/m² - 0.023 mhr/sf
4.75mm, 6mm hardboard (4.75mm-6mm - 3/16 in-1/4 in)0.30 mhr/m² - 0.028 mhr/sf
12mm Pinex softboard (12mm - 1/2 in)0.18 mhr/m² - 0.017 mhr/sf
4.5mm Hardiflex (4.5mm - 3/16 in)0.38 mhr/m² - 0.035 mhr/sf
4.75mm plastic covered wallboard (4.75mm - 3/16 in)0.60 mhr/m² - 0.056 mhr/sf
7.5mm, 9mm plywood (7.5mm-9mm - 5/16 in-3/8 in)0.50 mhr/m² - 0.046 mhr/sf
13mm Pinex panels (13mm - 1/2 in)0.22 mhr/m² - 0.020 mhr/sf
13mm Pinex acoustic tiles (13mm - 1/2 in)0.32 mhr/m² - 0.030 mhr/sf
Extra Values on Linings
TasksDescriptionTradesman HoursLabourer Hours
Screw fixing0.45 mhr/m² - 0.042 mhr/sf
Glue fixing0.25 mhr/m² - 0.023 mhr/sf
PVC Jointers0.16 mhr/m² - 0.015 mhr/sf
Wall Strapping
TasksDescriptionTradesman HoursLabourer Hours
50mm x 25mm at 300mm centres (50mm x 25mm @ 300mm - 2 in x 1 in (nominal) @ 1 ft centres)0.08 mhr/m - 0.024 mhr/ft
75mm x 25mm at 300mm centres (75mm x 25mm @ 300mm - 3 in x 1 in (nominal) @ 1 ft centres)0.08 mhr/m - 0.024 mhr/ft
50mm x 25mm at 600mm centres (50mm x 25mm @ 600mm - 2 in x 1 in (nominal) @ 2 ft centres)0.11 mhr/m - 0.034 mhr/ft
75mm x 25mm at 600mm centres (75mm x 25mm @ 600mm - 3 in x 1 in (nominal) @ 2 ft centres)0.11 mhr/m - 0.034 mhr/ft
50mm x 25mm at 600mm centres on concrete (50mm x 25mm @ 600mm - 2 in x 1 in (nominal) @ 2 ft centres)0.20 mhr/m - 0.061 mhr/ft
Ceiling Linings
TasksDescriptionTradesman HoursLabourer Hours
10mm Gib® standard plasterboard (fix only) (10mm - 3/8 in)0.22 mhr/m² - 0.020 mhr/sf
Stopping of standard plasterboard0.28 mhr/m² - 0.026 mhr/sf
12mm Pinex softboard (12mm - 1/2 in)0.20 mhr/m² - 0.019 mhr/sf
4.75mm, 6mm hardboard (4.75mm-6mm - 3/16 in-1/4 in)0.40 mhr/m² - 0.037 mhr/sf
4.5mm fibre cement (4.5mm - 3/16 in)0.50 mhr/m² - 0.046 mhr/sf
13mm Pinex panels (13mm - 1/2 in)0.30 mhr/m² - 0.028 mhr/sf
13mm Pinex acoustic tiles (13mm - 1/2 in)0.35 mhr/m² - 0.033 mhr/sf
4.75m Seratone (4.75mm - 3/16 in)0.38 mhr/m² - 0.035 mhr/sf
Ceiling Strapping
TasksDescriptionTradesman HoursLabourer Hours
50mm x 25mm at 300mm centres (50mm x 25mm @ 300mm - 2 in x 1 in (nominal) @ 1 ft centres)0.08 mhr/m - 0.024 mhr/ft
75mm x 25mm at 300mm centres (75mm x 25mm @ 300mm - 3 in x 1 in (nominal) @ 1 ft centres)0.08 mhr/m - 0.024 mhr/ft

Planning Production Rates

Timber & Metal Stud Framing (Partition Walls)

Rates are measured in linear meters per hour (m/hr) and linear feet per hour (ft/hr).

CategoryDescriptionSlowAveFast
Basic StuddingTimber Studding (General)5.9 m/hr – 19.4 ft/hr6.2 m/hr – 20.3 ft/hr6.8 m/hr – 22.3 ft/hr
Metalwork System (MF) Studding1.6 m²/hr – 17.2 sf/hr2.0 m²/hr – 21.5 sf/hr2.5 m²/hr – 26.9 sf/hr
Stud FixingStud Partitions, Butt Jointed, Nailed5.9 m/hr – 19.4 ft/hr7.3 m/hr – 24.0 ft/hr9.1 m/hr – 29.8 ft/hr
Stud FixingStud Partitions, Butt Jointed, Screwed3.5 m/hr – 11.5 ft/hr4.6 m/hr – 15.1 ft/hr5.8 m/hr – 19.0 ft/hr
Stud FixingStud Partitions, T&G Jointed, Nailed2.9 m/hr – 9.5 ft/hr3.6 m/hr – 11.8 ft/hr4.8 m/hr – 15.7 ft/hr
Stud FixingStud Partitions, T&G Jointed, Screwed2.1 m/hr – 6.9 ft/hr2.8 m/hr – 9.2 ft/hr3.7 m/hr – 12.1 ft/hr
ComponentsStud Partitions, Fix Sole Plates11.1 m/hr – 36.4 ft/hr
ComponentsStud Partitions, Fix Noggins16.6 m/hr – 54.5 ft/hr
ComponentsStud Partitions, Drill 25–40mm (1–1.5in) Holes28.5 no/hr
Drywall / Plasterboard Systems

Rates are measured in square meters per hour (m²/hr) and square feet per hour (sf/hr) unless otherwise noted.

CategoryDescriptionSlowAveFast
InstallationBoarding to Plaster dabs3.6 m²/hr – 38.75 sf/hr4.0 m²/hr – 43.06 sf/hr5.5 m²/hr – 59.20 sf/hr
InstallationBoarding to Stud-work / Metal Lathes4.0 m²/hr – 43.06 sf/hr5.0 m²/hr – 53.82 sf/hr6.7 m²/hr – 72.12 sf/hr
InstallationBoarding 12mm (1/2in) nailed to studding12.5 m²/hr – 134.55 sf/hr
InstallationBoarding 19mm (3/4in) nailed to studding16.5 m²/hr – 177.60 sf/hr
FinishingTape, Joint Sand & Top Coat / Jointing & Sanding0.1 hrs/m – 0.030 hrs/ft
FinishingSkimming to Plasterboards5.5 m²/hr – 59.2 sf/hr6.1 m²/hr – 65.6 sf/hr6.7 m²/hr – 72.1 sf/hr
InsulationFix 50mm (2in) Rocksil Insulation17.8 m²/hr – 191.6 sf/hr20.2 m²/hr – 217.4 sf/hr
Wall & Ceiling Linings (Paneling)
CategoryDescription (Excl. Studding Time)SlowAveFast
Budget Paneling5mm (3/16in) Hardboard Paneling3.2 m²/hr – 34.4 sf/hr3.6 m²/hr – 38.7 sf/hr
Standard Paneling100mm (4in) Pine Paneling0.8 m²/hr – 8.6 sf/hr1.1 m²/hr – 11.8 sf/hr1.4 m²/hr – 15.1 sf/hr
High-End PanelingQuality Hardwood Paneling0.3 m²/hr – 3.2 sf/hr0.5 m²/hr – 5.4 sf/hr0.6 m²/hr – 6.5 sf/hr
Partition Systems (Specialty)
CategoryDescriptionSlowAveFast
Proprietary SystemsFix Timber Studding & Paramount Partitions2.6 m²/hr – 28.0 sf/hr3.0 m²/hr – 32.3 sf/hr3.4 m²/hr – 36.6 sf/hr
Proprietary SystemsFix Timber Studding & Demountable Partitions0.8 m²/hr – 8.6 sf/hr1.1 m²/hr – 11.8 sf/hr1.6 m²/hr – 17.2 sf/hr
Proprietary SystemsFix Timber Studding & Hills Duraboard Partitions3.0 m²/hr – 37.7 sf/hr3.5 m²/hr – 37.7 sf/hr3.9 m²/hr – 42.0 sf/hr
Proprietary SystemsFix Timber Studding & Gyproc Laminated Partitions2.2 m²/hr – 23.7 sf/hr2.6 m²/hr – 28.0 sf/hr2.9 m²/hr – 31.2 sf/hr
Toilet PartitionsFix Separation Panels0.8 hrs/no
Toilet PartitionsFix Wall Front Panels0.7 hrs/no
Toilet PartitionsFix Separation Front Panels0.6 hrs/no
Toilet PartitionsFix End Front Panels0.6 hrs/no
Toilet PartitionsHang Door to Panel0.4 hrs/no
Toilet PartitionsHang Door Plugged to Wall0.6 hrs/no
Toilet PartitionsFix Head Rails(rate not provided)
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