Actions taken to complete the project faster than originally planned, usually by adding resources or overlapping tasks.
Schedule acceleration is any action taken to shorten the project duration after the baseline schedule has been established, typically in response to falling behind schedule or an owner's request to complete earlier. Methods include crashing (adding resources), fast-tracking (overlapping activities), and eliminating non-critical work from the critical path. Schedule acceleration typically increases cost and requires a change order if directed by the owner.
After a six-week weather delay, the GC implemented schedule acceleration by adding a second masonry crew and extending daily work hours to recover the lost time.
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