Project compression: A method for speeding up resource constrained projects which preserve the activity schedule

When projects start to overrun, control actions are necessary. For resource constrained projects, control actions to speed up the project involve reallocating resources between activities and, if necessary, bringing in extra resources. Existing planning methods are not suitable for this purpose, even when used interactively. A heuristic method is described for speeding up resource constrained projects which preserves the activity schedule. The method is illustrated by the use of an example.