On average, how many panels can a six-man crew place in one day?

• A. 10
• B. 20
• C. 30
• D. 40

Answer: (B)

Production rate for tilt-up work depends on how fast the crew can cycle through forming, bracing, lifting, placing, and moving to the next panel, all while accounting for crane time and curing tasks. For a six-person crew, a practical daily pace settles around twenty panels. This reflects typical cycle times: setting forms, placing and attaching panels, bracing, crane moves, and preparations for the next panel, plus some downtime for adjustments and curing.

Ten panels would imply a noticeably slower pace than what’s normally achievable with average workflow and equipment, while thirty or forty panels would require faster cycles, more efficient logistics, or a larger crew, which isn’t standard for a six-person crew. Twenty panels per day is the balanced, realistic average for this crew size.