Labour rate for building construction in India

Labor rates for building construction in India can vary widely based on factors like location, skill level of workers, project complexity, and prevailing market conditions. The average range is around Rs 210 to Rs 300 per square foot.

Hi guys in this article we know about labour rate for building construction, civil work and also know about plastering, brickwork, RCC work, PCC work, etc. per square foot or per square metre in india.

Labour rate & cost in civil construction depends on various factors 1) the type of building: whether residential/ commercial/institutional or industrial. 2) It depends on the type of construction: whether it is a RCC building or a steel building. 3)There are other factors also involved like : number of floors required. Loading on the floor, area where the building is to be constructed, soil conditions, site filling requirements etc.

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Labour rate for building construction in India

The labour cost for residential, commercial and institutional building is range from Rs. Rs. 210 to 300 per square foot, or Rs 2,300 to 3,200 per square meter. Likewise, earthwork excavation is around Rs. 10 to 12 per CFT (cubic foot) or Rs 354 to 424 per cubic meter (m3), while for block or brick work is around 20 to 35 Rs per square foot.

Labour rate per square foot

In india, the labour cost for the construction of residential, commercial and institutional building ranges from Rs. 210 to 300 per square foot. These includes labour cost for civil work approx 140 to 200 Rs per square foot and around 70 to 100 Rs per square foot for finishing like tiling, electrical fitting, plumbing fixture, painting and putty, door framing and fabrication and miscellaneous work like curing, repair, storage and security.

Labour rate per square meter

In india, the labour rate for the construction of residential, commercial and institutional building ranges from Rs 2,300 to 3,200 per square meter. This includes labour cost approx 1550 to 2150 Rs per square meter for building a structure or civil work and around 750 to 1050 Rs per square meter for finishing like tiling, electrical fitting, plumbing fixture, painting and putty, door framing and fabrication and miscellaneous work like curing, repair, storage and security.

Labour rate for earthwork excavation

In india, Labour rate for earthwork excavation is around Rs. 10 to 12 per CFT (cubic foot) or Rs 354 to 424 per cubic meter (m3). Hydraulic excavator can excavate 240 m3 of soil in one day. Its cost per day including driver and fuel is around Rs. 5000.

Labour cost for 1000 sq ft house

The labour cost for 1000 sq ft house ranges between 2.1 lakh to 3 lakh. This amount is sum of labour cost for civil and finishing work plus shuttering charges and contractor profit. So labour cost for 1000 sq ft house = 210 × 1000 = Rs 2,10,000 or 300 ×1,000 = Rs. 3,00,000.

Labour cost for 1200 sq ft house

The labour cost for 1200 sq ft house ranges between 2.52 lakh to 3.6 lakh. This amount is sum of labour cost for civil and finishing work plus shuttering charges and contractor profit. The labour cost for 1000 sq ft house = 210 × 1,200 = Rs. 2,52,000 or 300×1200 = Rs. 3,60,000.

Labour cost for 1500 sq ft house

The labour cost for 1000 sq ft house ranges between 3.15 lakh to 4.5 lakh. This amount is sum of labour cost for civil and finishing work plus shuttering charges and contractor profit. The labour cost for 1,500 sq ft house = 210 × 1,500 = Rs 3,15,000 or 300 ×1500 = Rs 4,50,000.

Labour cost per 1000 bricks

In india, Labour rate for brick work in normal residential, commercial and public building is around 26 to 32 Rs per sq ft (square foot). There are 9 bricks in 1 sq ft of 9 inch thick brick wall, so area brickwork in 1000 bricks = 1000÷ 9 = 111 sq ft, labour cost per 1000 bricks = 111 × 26 = Rs. 2890 or 111 × 32 = rs 3,555, so average labour cost per 1000 bricks ranges between rs 3000 to 3700.

Labour rate for footing concrete

In india, Labour rate for footing concrete is around 35 to 40 Rs per CFT (cubic foot) or 1,250 to 1,400 rupees per cubic meter (m3).

Labour rate for column concrete

In india, Labour rate for column concrete is around 50 to 60 Rs per CFT (cubic foot) or 1,750 to 2,100 rupees per cubic meter (m3).

Labour rate for RCC roof slab and beam concrete

In india, Labour rate for RCC roof slab and beam concrete is around 50 to 60 Rs per CFT (cubic foot) or 1,750 to 2,100 rupees per cubic meter (m3).

Labour rate for RCC slope roof concrete

In india, Labour rate for RCC slope roof concrete is around 70 to 75 Rs per CFT (cubic foot) or 2,500 to 2,650 rupees per cubic meter (m3).

Labour rate for PCC concrete

In india, Labour rate for PCC concrete is around 30 to 35 Rs per sq ft (square foot) or 320 to 400 Rs per cubic meter (m3).

Labour rate for bar bending

In india, Labour rate for bar bending of steel is around 7 to 12 Rs per kg or 7,000 to 12,000 rupees per ton.

Labour rate for block/brick per sq ft

In india, Labour rate for block or brick work is around 20 to 35 Rs per square foot. It depends on the thickness of block or brick wall. Typical 8″ thick block or brick wall costs around Rs. 35 per square foot, a 6″ thick block or brick wall costs around Rs 26 per sq ft and a 4″ thick block or brick wall costs around Rs. 20 per sq ft.

Labour rate for plastering per sq ft

In India, plastering labour costs around 12-25 rupees per square foot. It depends on the thickness and type of plaster. Typical 20mm exterior wall plaster costs around Rs. 18-25 per square foot, 12mm interior plaster costs around Rs. 15-18 per square foot and 6mm ceiling or concrete wall plaster costs around Rs. 12-15 per square foot.

Labour rate for building construction in India
Labour rate for building construction in India

In india, labour rate in normal residential, commercial and public building upto plinth level including footing is about 50 rupees per square foot and upto 1st slab is Rs 145 per square foot.

Labour rate for brickwork per sq ft

In india, labour rate for brickwork in normal residential, commercial and public buildings is about 25 rupees per square foot.

Labour rate for plaster per sq ft

In india, labour rate for plaster in normal residential, commercial and public buildings is about 20 rupees per square foot.

Labour rate for electrical fitting per sq ft

In india, labour rate for electrical fitting in normal residential, commercial and public buildings is about 8 rupees per square foot.

Labour rate for plumbing fixtures per sq ft

In india, labour rate for plumbing fixtures in normal residential, commercial and public buildings is about 15 rupees per square foot.

Labour rate for painting & wall putty per sq ft

In india, labour rate for painting and wall putty in normal residential, commercial and public buildings is about 10 rupees per square foot.

Labour rate for door frame & fabrication per sq ft

In india, labour rate for door frame and fabrication in normal residential, commercial and public buildings is about 10 rupees per square foot.

Labour rate for flooring per sq ft

In india, labour rate for flooring in normal residential, commercial and public buildings is about Rs 20 per square foot.

Labour rate for curing per sq ft

In india, labour rate for miscellaneous for curing, repair, storage and security in normal residential, commercial and public buildings is about 5 rupees per square foot.

Conclusions:-

In india, the labour rate for the construction of building ranges from 210 to 300 rupees per square foot, earthworks excavation is Rs 10-12 per CFT, brickwork is Rs 20-25 per sq ft, plastering is Rs 12-25 per sq ft, electrical fitting is Rs 8 per sq ft, plumbing fixtures is Rs 15 per sq ft, painting and putty is Rs 10 per sq ft, door & Windows frame & fabrication is Rs 10 per sq ft and flooring is Rs 20 per sq ft.