Contingency
An amount of money held in reserve to pay for accidental or additional unforeseen costs during a construction project.
Contingency refers to funds set aside to cover unexpected costs or changes in a project. It provides a financial buffer to manage risks and uncertainties, helping to prevent budget overruns and ensure project stability.
Used in a sentence
The project budget includes a contingency to cover unforeseen expenses.
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