Construction Dewatering ROI Calculator — Trash Pump vs Under-Spec Alternative

Estimate the field-service labor and replacement-pump cost you avoid by specifying a trash pump correctly. Driven by 2024 US construction labor benchmarks (BLS OES) and BBP field-service practice.

Project duration (months)

Typical construction dewatering contracts run 3–12 months

Pump run-hours per month

Continuous 24/7 = 720 hrs; single-shift weekdays ≈ 160; typical site ≈ 300

Fully-loaded field-service rate ($/hr)

BLS May 2024 operator median wage $28/hr direct; loaded rate adds equipment, fuel, overhead

Under-spec alternative scenario

T-HD pump replacement cost ($)

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