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Construction & Trades

Equipment Utilisation

Percentage of available fleet/equipment hours that are productively deployed on sites. Idle equipment is a direct cost drain.

What is Equipment Utilisation?

Equipment Utilisation is defined as: Percentage of available fleet/equipment hours that are productively deployed on sites. Idle equipment is a direct cost drain.

What data source is used to measure Equipment Utilisation?

Equipment Utilisation is typically measured using data from a Fleet Management / ERP. This system of record provides the transactional and operational data required to calculate and monitor this metric accurately and in real time.

Typical Data SourceFleet Management / ERP

Which industries track Equipment Utilisation?

Equipment Utilisation is a key performance indicator used across the following sectors:

  • ›Construction & Trades

How does Firehawk Analytics measure Equipment Utilisation?

Firehawk Analytics connects directly to your Fleet Management / ERP and delivers a live Equipment Utilisation dashboard. Configuration is completed within 48 hours — no data analyst required on your team.

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Number of defects or rework items per project or per $M revenue. A quality indicator that directly impacts margin and reputation.

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