🧮 Metrics That Matter: 🔹 Conduit Rough-In Benchmarks

📏 What is it?

Conduit rough-in benchmarks help field teams measure realistic daily output during above-ground electrical installations — especially with EMT and MC. These metrics support planning, crew allocation, and schedule forecasting.

🔹 Daily Output Benchmarks (Per Installer)

EMT Rough-In

• 1/2" EMT: 310'–410'

• 3/4" EMT: 270'–370'

• 1" EMT: 230'–300'

MC Cable Pull

• Small (#14–#8): 400'–500'

• Large (#1/0–#250): 175'–250'

Flex Conduit

• 1/2" Flex: 350'–500'

• 3/4" Flex: 300'–450'

✅ Why it matters:

These benchmarks give you a realistic target for crew output — not pie-in-the-sky estimates.

They help catch productivity slumps early and justify manpower increases or delays.

You can compare actuals vs. expected to coach the team or improve routing/layout efficiency.

🛠️ Pro Tip:

Log conduit install per route type: overhead rack, tight ceilings, in-wall, or exposed. Use color-coded plans to visualize progress vs. target.

📊 Interpreting the Data

• 🔺 Above target? → Lean crew. Great for tight timelines.

• ⚖️ On target? → You're tracking just right.

• 🔻 Below target? → Check for issues: material delays, layout changes, congested areas.

🧾 Simple Example

🔧 Task: 3/4" EMT Rough-In

• Daily Goal: 350 ft

• Actual Output: 290 ft

• % Achieved: 83%

🔧 Task: 1/2" Flex Conduit

• Daily Goal: 400 ft

• Actual Output: 420 ft

• % Achieved: 105%

🔧 Task: Large MC Pull

• Daily Goal: 225 ft

• Actual Output: 180 ft

• % Achieved: 80%

💡 Track weekly by foreman or area. Use these benchmarks to coach your team, defend schedule shifts, or support change orders.