Site labouring is the work that lets trades do their work. Done well, it is invisible. Done badly, everything slows down.
Typical tasks
- Moving materials to where they are needed, before they are needed.
- Keeping access ways and work areas clear.
- Assisting trades — holding, lifting, fetching, cleaning behind them.
- Loading out waste and keeping bins tidy.
- Basic site set-up and pack-down.
Why it pays for itself
When a carpenter spends an hour carrying sheets, you are paying carpenter rates for labouring work. Enough labour on site keeps the expensive trades doing what you hired them for.
What makes a good one
Anticipation. A good labourer sees what the next trade will need and has it there already.
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