Work Measurement Basics
What process compares how long a job was expected to take versus how long it actually took?
Work measurement
What is the main purpose of measuring maintenance work?
better planning accuracy and productivity
What step formally completes a maintenance job in the system?
job close‑out
What step prevents the same planning mistakes from happening again?
Follow up and correction
What type of work needs more planning than day‑to‑day maintenance
Major maintenance or shut down work
What measurement helps planners improve future job estimates?
planned vs. actual labor comparison
What happens when work measurement is used to punish people?
loss of trust and unreliable data
What information from trades should be captured at job completion?
Job feedback
What happens when jobs are closed without feedback?
repeat the same problems
What process breaks large jobs into smaller, manageable tasks?
Job segmentation or task breakdown
Should work measurement focus on judging workers or improving the plan?
the job plan and process
What mindset is required for crews to give honest data?
measurement for improvement, not discipline
What document should be updated when a job takes more or less time than planned?
Job plan estimate
Why is follow‑up critical to continuous improvement?
it improves future work quality and planning accuracy
What must be finalized much earlier for major maintenance work?
Materials, labour & timing