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Schedule Compression Cost Calculator
Compressing schedule costs money. This calculator sizes acceleration vs delay carry.
Net benefit of compression
$65,250
Compression cost
$29,250
Carry cost saved
$94,500
How the math works
Net = carry saved − compression premium. Positive means compression pays off.
Compress early when it's cheapest. Once schedule is behind, each day of compression costs 2-3x more (urgency premium on subs). Plan compression at milestones; avoid end-game panic sprints.
How to Use
- Enter days to compress.
- Enter daily carry cost.
- Enter overtime rate %.
- Enter hours affected.
- Enter hourly base rate.
- Read net benefit of compression.
Frequently Asked Questions
Worth compressing?
When daily carry > acceleration cost/day. Often yes for high-rent or pre-leased space. No for speculative or low-revenue projects.
Typical cost?
Overtime premium: 50-100%. Double-shift: 2-3x standard cost. Expedited deliveries: 20-50% premium. Plan compression cost at 1.5-2x normal daily run-rate.
Risk?
Compressed schedules make more mistakes. Punch lists grow. Inspection failures rise. Quality falls. Weigh speed vs rework cost.
How often should I rerun this?
Rerun this calculator whenever inputs change materially — new rent roll data, rate moves, loan balance updates, or quarterly operating data. For active deals, monthly refresh is typical. For stabilized assets under monitoring, quarterly is fine. Treat the output as a decision tool, not a one-time answer — market conditions evolve and so should your analysis.
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