How do your operations compare? Research-backed metrics on cost, schedule, safety, and cash flow from across the industry.
See how top-performing contractors compare to industry average across key metrics.
| Metric | Industry Average | Top 25% | Elite (Top 10%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Overrun % | +16% | +5% | +1% |
| Change Order Rate | 12% | 6% | 3% |
| Estimate Accuracy | ±15% | ±7% | ±3% |
Top performers use real-time cost tracking, daily labor allocation, and automated change order workflows. The gap often comes from poor documentation and delayed change order processing.
View Change Order Playbook →| Metric | Industry Average | Top 25% | Elite (Top 10%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Time Delivery | 23% | 65% | 88% |
| Avg. Delay (Days) | +45 | +12 | +3 |
| RFI Response Time | 7.2 days | 2.1 days | 0.8 days |
Elite performers leverage daily coordination meetings, pull planning, and real-time schedule updates. RFI response time alone accounts for 40% of schedule delays.
View Daily Reporting Playbook →| Metric | Industry Average | Top 25% | Elite (Top 10%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRIR (Total Recordable) | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.5 |
| EMR (Experience Mod) | 1.00 | 0.85 | 0.65 |
| Safety Meeting Compliance | 58% | 85% | 98% |
| Near-Miss Reporting | 12% | 45% | 80% |
Companies with weekly documented toolbox talks have 62% lower incident rates. Digital attendance tracking and consistent safety culture are the biggest differentiators.
Try SafetyMeetings.app →| Metric | Industry Average | Top 25% | Elite (Top 10%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) | 83 days | 52 days | 35 days |
| Pay App Cycle Time | 14 days | 5 days | 2 days |
| Retention Collection Rate | 78% | 92% | 99% |
| Gross Margin | 18% | 24% | 32% |
Faster pay app preparation directly impacts DSO. Companies using digital daily reports with cost code integration reduce billing cycle time by 70% and rarely miss line items.
View Billing Playbook →| Metric | Industry Average | Top 25% | Elite (Top 10%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrench Time (Productive Hours) | 32% | 48% | 65% |
| Labor Cost Accuracy | ±25% | ±12% | ±5% |
| Daily Report Completion | 45% | 85% | 99% |
Daily labor tracking with cost code allocation is the foundation. Companies tracking at 15-minute intervals have 3x more accurate cost data than those using weekly timesheets.
Try BLDR Pro →| Metric | Industry Average | Top 25% | Elite (Top 10%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rework as % of Project Cost | 5.0% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Punch List Items / $1M | 75 | 35 | 12 |
| First-Time Inspection Pass Rate | 68% | 85% | 96% |
Pre-pour/pre-cover inspections and digital QC checklists reduce rework by 60%. Photo documentation of installations creates accountability and catches issues early.
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