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Engineered labor time standards

Independent Manufacturing Operations Consulting

Engineered Labor Time Standards for Truss Manufacturers

When labor estimates miss the work involved, pricing, schedules, and staffing become harder to trust. Todd helps truss manufacturers use time-based labor standards to make better operating decisions.

100+ Wood Truss OperationsStandards tested, validated, and used in operating plants
20+ Years of RefinementDeveloped through full-time consulting work
Practical Labor UnitsWork Minutes, R.E., S.U., and man-minutes

A clearer unit for labor

More Confidence in Everyday Decisions

Standards are matched to your equipment, materials, and production methods, with guidance on putting them to use.

Costing & Pricing

Connect estimated labor time with labor cost and evaluate the return expected from different work.

Scheduling & Capacity

Express expected workload in time so management can make more informed production and capacity decisions.

Productivity & Staffing

Compare estimated and actual time using a more consistent basis for operating review.

Available with or without an onsite consultation. Read the detailed standards guidance →

Client experience

Greater Confidence in Costing and Pricing

“Pricing and costing were an important aspect of his services that helped us improve our bottom line.”

Keith Kylmala, Owner
Kylmala Truss · Read the full client review

Client experience

A Different Way to View Labor Decisions

“It was an investment well spent because I not only learned a completely different way to view labor metrics, but I came out of it with a completely different mindset on pricing, scheduling, and staffing.”

Shane Soule, President
ProTec · Read the full client story

How Confident Are You in Your Labor Estimates?

Email or call Todd about your costing, scheduling, or staffing questions.

todd@todd-drummond.com · (603) 748-1051

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