Productivity and Cost Assessment of Equipments for Highway Project

Abstract

Abstract: In the development of infrastructure projects, construction equipment is an important resource. Construction equipment accounts for a large portion of a project's cost, yet inappropriate use of these resources results in a loss of productivity, which has a negative impact on profit. So, in order to save expenses, it's important to optimise these tasks. Up to 36% of the total project costs are spent on construction equipment, which is a critical component of four-lane development. But because there hasn't been enough focus on equipment upkeep, costs have increased by 40%. In this study, the most effective manner to employ construction machinery for the National Highway project is examined. It entails evaluating the equipment's cost, time, and manufacturing output in terms of its benefits. These improvements take into account the production capacity, effective working hours, and equipment expenses. To verify the findings, a case study of the four lanes of section Nh-6 (Jalgaon) of the Chikhali-Tarsod Highway Projects is employed.