The Pipeline

Week 42 - 2020

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Closer to 1.30, not 1.50

A common mistake in estimating is the cost of an overtime manhour. Overtime is generally not one and one-half times the straight time rate. It’s usually closer to 1.30... CONTINUE READING

Pipeline Poll Is an overtime rate for labor in your company close to 1.30 times the all-in labor rate? A. Yes, it's about 1.3. B. No, it's less. C. No, it's more than 1.3. D. No clue, I just use 1.5 anyway. E. OT? Doesn't that stand for "Own Time"? TELL US Pipeline Podcast Our podcast is available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & more! LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE

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