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Knowledge Factor

Representation Constant

1

Evaluation of the client

Word: “client”

2

Knowledge of the complexity of the design

Word: “complexity”

3

Knowledge of the competitors

Word: “competitor”

4

Knowledge of the consultant

Word: “consultant”

5

Appropriate knowledge of the laws and regulations of the contractual process

Word: “law”

6

Complete knowledge about the project location

Word: “location”

7

Knowledge of a contractor’s financial situation

Word: “financial”

8

Knowledge of the relationship between the contractor and subcontractor

Word: “subcontractor”

9

Knowledge of the current construction project’s market situation

Word: “market”

10

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

Word: “employee”

11

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

Word: “experience”