What this estimator measures
Termination work is different from installing cable along a route. A termination scope can include preparation, identification, connection and related handling. This estimator focuses on the time associated with termination groups.
Calculation method
Base labor hours equal termination quantity divided by the entered productivity per hour. A complexity factor then adjusts the time, followed by the planning allowance.
For example, 50 terminations at 10 terminations per hour require 5 base hours. A complexity factor of 1.2 raises the estimate to 6 hours before any allowance.
Why complexity is configurable
Termination productivity varies with equipment, cable construction, accessibility, preparation requirements and the team's established work method. A generic time per termination would create false precision.
Worked example
For 24 straightforward terminations at 12 per hour, base time is 2 hours. With a 1.25 complexity factor and 10% allowance, the estimated time becomes 2.75 hours.
Separating termination from pulling
A project schedule is clearer when pulling and termination labor are modeled independently. That makes it easier to change one scope without distorting the other.
Limitations and safety
This is a labor estimate only. It does not specify termination methods, torque values, connector requirements, testing procedures or safe work practices.
Frequently asked questions
Can different cable types have separate productivity?
Yes. Add a separate group for each termination category with its own productivity assumption.
Does the result include materials?
No. It calculates labor cost from the entered hourly rate.
Can I use zero complexity adjustment?
A factor of 1 represents no adjustment. Zero would mathematically eliminate the group's labor and therefore normally should not be used.