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Contingency and Overhead in Construction: What Percentage Is Realistic?

By CivilMath Engineering Editorial Team · October 19, 2026 · 2 min read

How much contingency and overhead should a construction estimate carry? A site engineer's guide with worked examples, from 5% contingency on routine work to 25% on high-risk jobs.

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