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Schedule Compression

Certified PMP, with over 11 years of experience in Oil & Gas and Construction projects. Expert in Primavera P6, MS Project, Asana, and Zoho Projects scheduling. Authored different Project Management, Scheduling and Planning articles.

Fast Tracking vs Crashing Techniques in Schedule Compression

By |October 11, 2022|Categories: Construction, Construction Management, Cost Control, CPM Scheduling, Primavera P6, Primavera P6 CPM Scheduling, Project Controls, Project Management, Schedule Control, Scheduling Best Practices|Tags: , , , , , , |

The two key schedule compression techniques offer several advantages and disadvantages depending on their application. Fast Tracking and Crashing, both methods can reduce activity durations, but cost, quality, and risks associated should also be considered while applying suitable techniques. The delays on projects occur due to several reasons, including but not limited to, material unavailability, manpower shortage, work-fronts unavailability, risks, force majeure, poor workmanship, and poor management. So, the schedule compression technique is mostly required to bring the project back on track. Schedule compression techniques are required to cover the delays on the project and to meet the target dates [...]

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Project Crashing

By |June 5, 2020|Categories: Cost Control, Project Controls, Project Management, Schedule Control|Tags: , , , , |

Crashing In Project Management What is Project Crashing? Crashing in project management is a unique technique used by Project Managers to reduce the duration of the schedule by adding additional resources. They use this technique in the project to complete the project within less time, keeping the scope of work constant. Consider a construction project which has slipped the scheduled target of the foundation pour due to excessive rains. The project manager will have to use the project crashing technique to bring the project back on schedule. The various options available are to increase shuttering manpower to expedite shuttering [...]

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