5.3. Required Job Productivity

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define job productivity.

   Hint

   Think about how output relates to input.

2. 2.

   What is ownership cost?

   Hint

   Consider what expenses you have when purchasing machinery.

3. 3.

   What is the primary purpose of equipment planning?

   • To reduce costs
   • To improve project productivity
   • To select machinery

   Hint

   Consider the net effect of good planning on projects.

4. 4.

   True or False: Ownership costs only include the purchase price of the equipment.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about all the costs that arise from owning machinery.

5. 5.

   Imagine you have a fixed budget for a construction project. How would you balance ownership costs against expected productivity in your equipment selection?

   Hint

   Think about long-term vs. short-term costs.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a situation where using standard equipment may not be feasible and propose a solution.

   Hint

   Consider both availability and project requirements.