The money a contractor expects to earn above all their costs on a project.
Profit in construction estimating is the financial return above all costs that a contractor expects to earn from a project. It is added as a percentage of total costs after all direct costs, general conditions, and overhead are accounted for. Profit margins in construction typically range from 2 to 8% depending on market conditions, project type, and competition.
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