Project Planner – Timeline, Labor & Progress Tracker

Expert Guide

Track project timeline, required manpower, and daily work completion.

Engineer holding clipboard and calculator at construction site

⚡ Quick Answer

A standard 2.5-story house in Nepal takes **8 to 12 months** from foundation to finishing. Use this planner to manage labor and track your Daily Progress Reports.

🛠️ How It Works

Project duration is calculated based on area and floor count. Labor productivity uses IS standard mason rates (e.g., 1.2 m³ brickwork/day). For master project schedules and Gantt charts, check our Engineering Guides.

Enter total built-up area and floor count for an overall project timeline.
Use the **Labor Section** to calculate exactly how many workers to hire for tasks like plastering or brickwork.
Input the work done today to generate a **Daily Progress %** for your contractor review.
Download master scheduling templates at Nirmansutra Blog.

📐 Calculation Formula

Duration = 6 + ⌈(A-1000)/500⌉ + (F-1)×1.5

Crew Size = Task Vol / (Mason Rate × Timeline)

📋 Real-Life Example

Planning a 2000 sq.ft home (2 floors):
• Duration: ~10.5 months
• Task: 100m³ Brickwork in 10 days
• Crew: Needs 8-10 masons + helpers daily to finish.

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

Overloading masons — unrealistic productivity targets lead to poor construction quality.
Ignoring curing periods — don't count curing days as "active work days" in labor planning.
Lack of daily reporting — tiny delays add up to months of project extension.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Does this include public holidays?

No, this is "working months." Factor in monsoon and festival delays (approx. 2 months extra).

How many helpers per mason?

In Nepal, a 1:1 or 1:2 ratio (Mason:Helper) is standard for most residential work.

Can I speed up construction?

Yes, using RMC and proper site management can reduce timeline by 20%. See [Nirmansutra Pro](https://pro.nirmansutra.com).