---
scope: Lightpole Footing (1.8m × 1.8m + hold-down bolts)
unit: each
total_per_unit: 3128
labour_rate_basis: $85/hr ordinary (Rate Card V1.7)
source_job: TCE Livingstone Lightpole Footings
source_file: Rates/FRP Rates Development.xlsx — sheet "TCE LIV Lightpole Footings"
source_vault: Hasibul Khan / LFCS Obsidian Vault / 08 - Rates/FRP Rates Development.md
last_updated: 2026-05-06
tags: [scope-benchmark, lightpole, footing, holddown, frp]
---

# Lightpole Footing — 1.8m × 1.8m + holddown bolts

**Total per footing: $3,128** (15% margin included)

Tight margin — actuals ran under projection on cage and formwork. Watch groundwork condition.

## Buildup

| Task | Projected Hrs | Rate | Cost | Actual Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel cage (1.7m square) | 4 hrs | $85 | $340 | 3 hrs |
| Formwork fingerjoint outside | 16 hrs | $85 | $1,360 | 8 hrs |
| Drop in cage and position | 2 hrs | $85 | $170 | 1 hr |
| Formwork profile + holddown bolts | 2 hrs | $85 | $170 | 2 hrs |
| Pour (backfilled finish) | 2 hrs | $85 | $170 | 2 hrs |
| Strip | 6 hrs | $85 | $510 | 3 hrs |
| Margin (15%) | 4.8 hrs | $85 | $408 | — |
| **Total per footing** | **36.8 hrs** | | **$3,128** | **19 hrs actual** |

## Actuals vs projected

- **Actual labour at $85/hr ≈ $1,615** (vs projected $2,720 ex margin → 41% under projection)
- Cage and formwork fingerjoint were the biggest beats: cage 3hr vs 4hr projected, formwork 8hr vs 16hr projected
- Margin was set at 15% — held the rate honest despite under-runs

## Productivity calibration

- Use **as-is** for similar 1.8m square holddown footings in good ground
- **+50% productivity adjustment** if ground condition unknown or known-difficult (per Hasibul's lesson: "29/4: ground was wrong, delayed")
- **Verify groundwork** before pricing — major risk for this scope

## Notes

- 1.8m × 1.8m × depth (typical 1.0–1.5m)
- Includes hold-down bolt template
- Excludes: bolt supply, ground prep, excavation
- Backfilled finish (no exposed surface treatment)

## Cross-reference

- [[../pricing-checklist]] Phase 4 — productivity calibration
- 2629 (TBC) lightpole work — likely candidate for this benchmark

## Source

Adapted from Hasibul Khan's `08 - Rates/FRP Rates Development.md` (sheet "TCE LIV Lightpole Footings — 1.8m × 1.8m + hold down"), accessed read-only via Drive shortcut on 2026-05-06.