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Knowledge Factor

Predicate

1

Evaluation of the client

knowledge (s, client, n);

2

Knowledge of the complexity of the design

knowledge (s, complexity, n);

3

Knowledge of the competitors

knowledge (s, competitor, n);

4

Knowledge of the consultant

knowledge (s, consultant, n);

5

Appropriate knowledge of the laws and regulations of the contractual process

knowledge (s, law, n);

6

Complete knowledge about the project location

knowledge (s, location, n);

7

Knowledge of a contractor’s financial situation

knowledge (s, financial, n);

8

Knowledge of the relationship between the contractor and subcontractor

knowledge (s, subcontractor, n);

9

Knowledge of the current construction project’s market situation

knowledge (s, market, n);

10

Knowing how to find the skilled employees and technicians who are needed to make the construction project a success

knowledge (s, employee, n);

11

Knowledge of contractor’s experience. The estimator should have knowledge of client experiences

knowledge (s, experience, n);