On the National Scene
On the Local Scene
St. Louis MSA 96 Major Projects $13.5 billion in Construction
Project Listings and Manpower Requirements 68 Major Projects $14 billion in Construction 96 Major Projects $13.5 Billion Backlog
Labor “Sand Pile” Chart The “wave” of work predicted last year is on track to begin in mid 2018. Currently at or near Full Employment Current Labor Conditions near 100% Full Employment
Manpower Loading Curves 20% More Resources
Tactics and Strategies to Reduce on-site Labor Hours Prefabrication Off-Site Pre-Manufacturing Off-Site Pre-Assembly Off-Site Better Material Handling and Sequencing Strategic Use of Overtime (Critical Path Activities) Avoid Shift Work (Additional Work Force may not be Available) Use of 4 ten hour days for trades that have it in their contract. (Friday as Make-up Day not exceeding 40 hours per week)