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Scheduling

Resource Leveling

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Adjusting the schedule to avoid overloading crews or equipment at any point during the project.

Definition

Resource leveling is a schedule optimization technique that adjusts activity start and finish dates within available float to smooth out peaks and valleys in resource demand, preventing over-allocation of labor, equipment, or materials. It ensures that resource requirements do not exceed availability at any point in the project. Resource leveling may extend the project duration if float is fully consumed.

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