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Development of the LEM
History of LEM
Use of WebLEM
Definition of a Labor Unit
WebLEM Committee
Members
Kevin Daubendiek Humphrey Company,
Houston, TX
Paul DeBella DeBella Mechanical, Santa
Clara, CA
Bob Durr Durr Mechanical Construction,
New York, NY
David Gallo Gallo Mechanical Contractors,
New Orleans, LA
Ron King Trimble, Toronto, Canada
Tim Moormeier U.S. Engineering
Company, Kansas City, MO
Patrick Reilly John W. Danforth Company,
Buffalo, NY
Nick Nikpourfard Mechanical Contractors
Association of America, Rockville, MD.
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WebLEM Access
All MCAA Member Companies receive full
access to the WebLEM free of charge as a
membership benefit.
Each Company has been given a username
and password for access. They have also
been given a username and password for
Company Contact user access.
The Company Contact is responsible for
keeping the company profile information
up to date in the WebLEM. This individual
will also receive the update emails.
The WebLEM will automatically change
passwords for all users on a set basis for
security reasons. New passwords will be
emailed to the Company Contact, who in
turn will distribute to all users within your
Company.
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Accessing WebLEM
Website Address
www.weblem.org
www.mcaa.org
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Searching, Downloading,
Printing
A search box is always present in the
upper right corner of the webpage. Even
most mis-spellings and synonyms are
accounted for. Search Tips is a link to
some directions on how to use the search
functionality.
You can always go back and view your last
search results by clicking on the Search
Results menu located on the top toolbar.
This function will display the last search
performed.
All data tables can be downloaded in
either Excel or CSV formats by clicking on
the link in the upper right part of the
page.
All tables can be printed by clicking on the
print link. Tables are automatically broken
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WebLEM Administrative
Capabilities
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Organization of the
WebLEM
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Organization of the
WebLEM
Acknowledgment
WebLEM Committee Members
Introduction
Proper Use Of the WebLEM
Copyright
Basic Assumptions
OPUS
Branch Connections
Cleanroom Procedures
Computerized Estimating
Correction Factors
Excavation & Backfill
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Organization of the
WebLEM
Fittings
Flanges
Flange, Orifice
Hangers, Sleeves & Inserts
HVAC Equipment
HVAC Hook-Ups
HVAC Specialties
Instrumentation
Misc Labor Operations
Nipples
Pipe
Plumbing Equipment
Plumbing Fixtures
Plumbing Hook-Ups
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Organization of the
WebLEM
Pipe
Plumbing Equipment
Plumbing Fixtures
Plumbing Hook-Ups
Plumbing Specialties
Refrigeration Equipment
Refrigeration Specialties
Treatment Plant Equipment
Valves
Appendix
Glossary and Abbreviations
Joint Method
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Labor Estimating
Manual
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History of LEM
Created in 1968. Published in 1971.
Developed by a committee of contractors /
prepared from contractors point of view
Labor units were developed from a
formula, which are reviewed and proven
over time
The formula was developed to obtain
consistency
LEM committee is a Source for contractors
questions and comments on labor manhours
Provides a consistent and methodical
method of estimating
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Material Handling
Receiving, Unloading, Stockpiling,
Distributing
Joining
Type Of Connection, Quantity Of Joints,
Type Of Material
Normal Pressure Testing
Installation/Erecting
Weight (Which Relates To The Handling)
Size (Diameter Of Pipe, Fitting / Etc.)
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Basic Assumptions
What are the Basic
Assumptions of your
Estimating System?
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Basic Assumptions
Labor Unit For
4 Carbon Steel Std. Wt.
Buttweld Long Radius 900 Elbow
Basic
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Basic Assumptions
Labor Unit For
4 Carbon Steel Std. Wt.
Buttweld 900 Elbow
Basic
Assumptions
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Basic Assumptions
The Basic Assumptions
Represent the Average Working
Conditions Assumed to Exist at
the Work Site. Thus, the User of
the Manual Must Understand
What Constitutes Average
Working Conditions and Must
Be Able to Anticipate Changes to
These Conditions When
Preparing an Actual Estimate.
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Basic Assumptions
The Following Represents Average Working
Conditions:
A Working Location
B Stockpiling
C Installation / Surface Conditions
D Worker Qualification & Productivity
E Materials Handling
1 Inside
a 0-250 lbs.
b 251-1,000 lbs.
c 1,001 - 10,000 lbs.
2 Outside / Wide Open Spaces
a Directly From Delivery Truck
b Use of Power Equipment
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Basic Assumptions
F
Special Considerations
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Correction Factors
What is the Difference Between a
Correction Factor and a Performance
Factor?
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Geography
Labor Availability
Logistics of Job Site
Customer Requirements / Relations
Adverse Temperature or Weather
Schedule / Crew Size
Design Completeness / Complexity of Job
Stacking of Trades
Morale and Attitude
Reassignment of Manpower
Crew Size Inefficiency
Dilution of Supervision
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Learning Curve
Fatigue / Overtime
Weekly Jobsite Meeting
Multitude Of Change Orders
High Absenteeism / Turnover
Inadequate Lighting
Material Shortages
Jurisdictional Disputes
High Accident Rate
Availability of Skilled Labor
Uncontrolled Breaks / Lunches, Early
Starts / Quits
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Correction Factors
Review the WebLEM Corrections Factors
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Overtime Impact on
Productivity
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Overtime Impact on
Productivity
SCHEDULE OF EFFICIENCY LOSS FOR
VARIOUS LENGTHS OF WORK WEEKS
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5-8's
5-9's
5-10's
5-11's 5-12's
6-8's
6-9's
6'10's
6-11's 6-12's
7-8's
7-9's
7-10's
7-11's 7-12's
8's
9's
10's
11's
12's
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Overtime Impact on
Productivity
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Productivity
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