Also DU or DUR. The total number of workThe total number of hours, people or effort required to comp... periods (not including holidays or other nonworking periods) required to complete a scheduleSee project schedule and see also schedule model. The timing... activityA component of work performed during the course of a project... or work breakdown structure componentAn entry in the work breakdown structure that can be at any .... Usually expressed as workdays or workweeks. Sometimes incorrectly equated with elapsed timeThe total number of calendar days (excluding non-work days s.... Contrast with effortThe number of labour units required to complete a schedule a....