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K Factor in Progress Measurement System

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Siddic K 👤 Member for 14 years 8 months

Dear All,

1. What does "K" factor mean.?

2. How to calculate and fix K factor for a project.?

I handled few projects with progress measurement system. Some of them use 0.8 and some of using 0.6, which is one correct or it will differ always based on project nature.?

 

Please explain me.

 

 

best regards

Siddic k

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