Which of the following options is NOT a feasible method to reduce the overall completion time of the toll road program?

Feasible methods to reduce project duration involve schedule compression techniques like crashing (adding resources) or fast-tracking. Subcontracting work (A), reallocating internal forces (B), and re-phasing the project (D) are all valid schedule compression strategies. However, proceeding with work before mandatory environmental studies are complete (C) is typically illegal and a violation of regulatory requirements. Such an action would introduce unacceptable risk, including fines and stop-work orders, and is therefore not a professionally or legally feasible method for project acceleration.

A. Subcontracting is a form of crashing the schedule by adding external resources to perform work in parallel or faster.
B. Allocating forces from other contracts is a valid method of adding resources (crashing) to critical path activities.
D. Reducing the number of phases is a form of fast-tracking or re-sequencing the overall program logic to achieve earlier completion.

1. AACE International

Recommended Practice No. 49R-06

"Identifying and Analyzing Constructive Acceleration

" (October 25

2007)

Section 2.3

"Methods of Acceleration." This RP discusses legitimate methods such as overtime

adding labor/equipment

and resequencing. It does not include violating legal prerequisites.

2. Hollmann

J. K. (Ed.). (2015). AACE International's Skills & Knowledge of Cost Engineering (6th ed.). Section 2.4.7

"Schedule Development

" p. 2.4.7-5. Discusses schedule compression techniques like crashing and fast-tracking.