Contractor Markup – What are you really paying?
Contractor markup is a given on any project. Your bid or negotiated contract will include a percentage for overhead and profit. And if you’ve requested…
Most construction budget surprises aren’t accidents — they’re the result of pricing you didn’t fully understand at the start. This section clarifies how contractors build their numbers, from material markups to overhead structures, so you can turn any estimate into a clear, defensible budget.
Contractor markup is a given on any project. Your bid or negotiated contract will include a percentage for overhead and profit. And if you’ve requested…