EXPRESSION
Contingency = user-entered line item (typically 5–10% of project scope)
DESCRIPTION
ConstrCalc® does NOT auto-add contingency. If you want a reserve, enter it as a Legal / Additional line item or increase your Overhead percentage.
VARIABLES
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Contingency | value you decide to add |
WORKED EXAMPLE
For a $26,565 project, a 5% contingency = $1,328.25 — enter this as an explicit Legal or Overhead line item.
NOTES
The rationale for making contingency explicit: bids that hide reserves are opaque to the client. ConstrCalc® forces transparency.