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Contractor allowances

See the likely cost of selections before you approve them.

Compare each written allowance with the product or finish you actually selected. The calculator shows overages, potential markup, credits, and a revised contract scenario.

Multiple allowance linesOverrun markupEducational scenario—not a change order
Allowance itemBid allowanceActual selectionOverrun markup
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Before approving a selection

Ask for one written all-in adjustment.

Confirm tax, delivery, labor, contractor markup, schedule effects, returns, credits, and whether the allowance assumed a specific quantity or quality level.

Keep with the project file

  • The original allowance and contract language.
  • The selected product, quantity, and supplier quote.
  • The written overage or credit calculation.
  • The approved change order and schedule effect.
  • Receipts, warranties, and final product records.