Which of the following is NOT listed as a pricing category?

• A. Construction Cost
• B. Contingency
• C. Contractor Overhead
• D. Payment Schedule

Answer: (D)

Pricing categories are the cost buckets used to estimate and track what the project will charge for. Construction Cost covers the direct costs of labor, materials, and equipment to build. Contingency funds are set aside to cover unforeseen conditions. Contractor Overhead includes the contractor’s ongoing costs to manage and run the project, such as supervision, site facilities, insurance, and general administration. Payment Schedule, on the other hand, deals with when and how payments are made—it's about timing, milestones, and cash flow rather than a specific cost element. Because it represents payment timing rather than a price component, it’s not a pricing category.