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How much longer does shell construction take in winter?

Frost, rain and residual moisture stretch the same tasks depending on season and contractor. The AI groups shell construction and drying by start month and contractor and names the factors for your next winter build.

Group all completed shell construction and drying tasks in the enabled projects by the month of their actual start and by the contractor that performed them. For each group, calculate the factor of actual to planned duration. Are there months or companies in which the same tasks take significantly longer? Which factors should I plan for shell construction in January?

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