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The Basic Idea of Resource Leveling

y Reschedule activities within the limits of available float to achieve

better distribution of resource usage.

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Resource Leveling vs. Resource
Scheduling

y Resource Leveling
Available resources are sufficient. Activities are
rescheduled within available float only. No increase in
Project Duration.

y Resource Scheduling
Resource requirement exceeds resource availability.
Resources must be increased or activities must be
rescheduled beyond their float time resulting in increased
project duration.

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Objectives of Resource Leveling
y To meet the physical limits of the resources.

y To avoid day to day fluctuation.

y To maintain a continuous application for the

resource.

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 Resource Maximum Limit

Resource Usage

Time

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RESOURCE LEVELING
Resource Profile
Resource Level

Resource Level

Project Duration Project Duration

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 Resource Leveling Additional
Considerations
y Multiple Resources
y Intermittent Activities
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A Resource Scheduling Example

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