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Construction & Trades

Material Waste Percentage

Value of wasted materials as a percentage of total material spend. A sustainability and cost-efficiency metric.

What is Material Waste Percentage?

Material Waste Percentage is defined as: Value of wasted materials as a percentage of total material spend. A sustainability and cost-efficiency metric.

What data source is used to measure Material Waste Percentage?

Material Waste Percentage is typically measured using data from a Job Costing / Procurement. This system of record provides the transactional and operational data required to calculate and monitor this metric accurately and in real time.

Typical Data SourceJob Costing / Procurement

Which industries track Material Waste Percentage?

Material Waste Percentage is a key performance indicator used across the following sectors:

  • ›Construction & Trades

How does Firehawk Analytics measure Material Waste Percentage?

Firehawk Analytics connects directly to your Job Costing / Procurement and delivers a live Material Waste Percentage dashboard. Configuration is completed within 48 hours — no data analyst required on your team.

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Revenue minus direct costs (labour, materials, subcontractors) as a percentage of project revenue. The primary profitability indicator per job.

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Difference between planned and actual project completion dates. Measures planning accuracy and site management effectiveness.

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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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Track Material Waste Percentage in your business

In 48 hours, you'll have a live Material Waste Percentage dashboard connected to your Job Costing / Procurement.

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