Description

MODULE MT208 – RESOURCE CONTROL AND COST AWARENESS

Objectives

• State why it is important to control resources on the job.
• Define productivity and explain how it differs from production.
• List several factors which affect productivity and determine how to solve problems relative to productivity.
• Describe how job-site productivity can be improved.
• Describe how a five-minute rating is developed and how it can be used to improve productivity.
• Explain how a crew balance chart is developed and how it can be used to improve productivity.
• Describe how to complete a supervisor’s delay survey and how it can be used to improve productivity.
• Describe how to control the various job resources.
• Explain the importance of being aware of costs on the job.
• Define estimated cost, actual cost, and projected cost.
• Describe the different parts of a job reporting system.
• Define production analysis and perform a simple production analysis. ]
• Discuss the impact of improper cost reporting.