COVER SHEET Ng , Thomas and Skitmore
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The paper describes a prototype decision support/expert system for contractor prequalification, CP-DSS. The system firstly evaluates contractors' capabilities according to the project specific criteria. It then identifies any risk that may be caused by contractors. Finally, contractors are appraised according to their likely performance, management capability, reputation, resources, progress, competitiveness and activeness. Keyword: Prequalification, decision support systems, expert systems, bidding.
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