Construction benchmarks
Construction KPI benchmarks.
Construction operating benchmarks across GCs, builders, developers, and trades. Tight margins are the norm; outsized performance comes from estimating precision, change-order discipline, and field-to-office data flow.
Sourced from
- · SaaS Capital
- · OpenView Partners
- · KeyBanc
- · McKinsey
- · IBISWorld
- · SAZ engagement aggregates
9 benchmarks
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Each row shows the typical range across the industry, the median, and the top-quartile threshold.
Profitability
| Metric | Typical range | Median | Top quartile |
|---|---|---|---|
Gross margin | 12–25% | 17% | 25%+ |
EBITDA margin | 4–12% | 7% | 14%+ |
Net profit margin | 1.5–6% | 3% | 8%+ |
Change orders as % of contract Lower is better — signals tighter estimating. | 3–12% | 6% | < 4% |
Overhead as % of revenue | 6–12% | 8% | < 7% |
Sales
| Metric | Typical range | Median | Top quartile |
|---|---|---|---|
Annual revenue growth | 3–18% | 9% | 25%+ |
Bid win rate | 15–35% | 22% | 40%+ |
Productivity
| Metric | Typical range | Median | Top quartile |
|---|---|---|---|
Avg. days to project completion | Varies by type | Type-dependent | Type-dependent |
Retention
| Metric | Typical range | Median | Top quartile |
|---|---|---|---|
Customer NPS | 15–45 | 28 | 55+ |
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