• Rajat Butani
• Chintan Raichura

Construction equipment plays a pivotal role in the timely and cost-efficient execution of infrastructure and building projects. This research investigates the influence of construction machinery on project performance, with a focus on schedule adherence, cost control, and productivity enhancement. The study combines primary data obtained through a structured questionnaire survey of 87 construction professionals with a detailed case study of a mechanized residential high-rise project. Key factors such as equipment breakdowns, late mobilization, fuel consumption, and operator skill were evaluated using the Relative Importance Index (RII) method. The case study compared mechanized and manual construction methods, highlighting a 2–2.5 times improvement in daily output and an 8-month reduction in project duration with mechanization, despite higher upfront costs. The results underscore the need for integrating equipment planning, preventive maintenance, and real-time monitoring tools into early project stages. The findings contribute to a better understanding of how effective equipment management can lead to substantial gains in project efficiency, profitability, and return on investment.

Construction Equipment, Project Scheduling, Productivity, RII Analysis, Cost Optimization, Mechanization, Maintenance, Time-Cost Trade-off

"A Study of Construction Equipment and It's Impact on Costing and Schedule of Construction Project", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no.g554-g562, May-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2505755.pdf

"A Study of Construction Equipment and It's Impact on Costing and Schedule of Construction Project", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no. ppg554-g562, May-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2505755.pdf