Particulars - 4

• The arbitrary application of a "bottom line" contingency allowance should be resisted

  • Bottom line contingencies tend to get used up long before the project is completed
  • This is the so-called "big bucket" approach where everyone dips in while there is something to dip into!
• Scope changes should not be charged to contingency allowances

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