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Shortening the construction schedule

What is likely to happen by shortening the construction schedule of a building project? (Choose 4)
A. decreases contractor's overhead, B. increases overtime costs, C. decreases overtime costs, D. increases labor by requiring additional workers, E. shortens required time to carry insurance, utilities & project office, F. increases contractor's overhead, G. fewer laborers will offset the overtime cost


Answers A, B, D, E are correct.
Although direct costs may increase as overtime or additional workers are added, the contractor's overhead is decreased by shortening the overall time necessary to carry certain project overhead costs (including items such as insurance, heat/cooling, project office or security).
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