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Construction & Trades

Subcontractor Spend Ratio

Subcontractor costs as a percentage of total project costs. Tracks dependency on external labour and margin leakage.

What is Subcontractor Spend Ratio?

Subcontractor Spend Ratio is defined as: Subcontractor costs as a percentage of total project costs. Tracks dependency on external labour and margin leakage.

What data source is used to measure Subcontractor Spend Ratio?

Subcontractor Spend Ratio is typically measured using data from a Accounting / 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 SourceAccounting / ERP

Which industries track Subcontractor Spend Ratio?

Subcontractor Spend Ratio is a key performance indicator used across the following sectors:

  • ›Construction & Trades

How does Firehawk Analytics measure Subcontractor Spend Ratio?

Firehawk Analytics connects directly to your Accounting / ERP and delivers a live Subcontractor Spend Ratio 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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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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