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Project budget

Estimate a project budget with contingency.

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How this works

Estimate a project budget with contingency.

Formula

Budget = (labour + materials + other costs) × (1 + contingency).

Assumptions and limits

Contingency is applied to all entered costs. No tax or financing calculation.

Worked example

Replace the example with your own figures, then compare scenarios. Include all relevant costs and use records from matching periods.