Contingency احتياطي المخاطر
Definition
A sum allowed within the estimate for the unknowns, released against a documented decision: 5–10% where the scope is clear and 10–20% on highly uncertain projects — never consumed without a decision.
Example
40% of the contingency was consumed by ground conditions.
Where it is used
Absorbing risk without breaking the budget.
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