MC 12/2

What’s in this rate

This unit is installing 12/2 metal-clad cable with ground. The crew pulls the cable through studs or an accessible ceiling, lands it in boxes, and secures it with MC connectors and supports. The rate is per linear foot of cable placed. The box, the device, EMT, and a 12/3 run are separate units.

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Build-up

Labor 0.08 hr × $70.00 wage and burden

$5.60

Southwire 68580055 MC 12/2

$239/250ft HD

Material and small tools

$1.21

Direct rate (labor, material, and tools)

$6.81 / LF

Overhead 10% of direct

$0.68

Fee 10% of (direct and overhead)

$0.75

Loaded rate

$8.24 / LF

Worked extension: 1,200 LF of MC 12/2 on a small office TI × $8.24 = $9,888.00 loaded for 1,200 LF. Quantity is a worked extension.

Related rates

• 3/4" EMT, exposed — $12.01 / LF
• 4" square box — $32.26 / EA

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