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Retainage

Percentage withheld from payments until contract completion.

Definition

Retainage Percentage withheld from payments until contract completion.

Definition

Retainage is a percentage of payment (typically 10%) withheld until satisfactory contract completion. It provides security that the contractor will complete all work. Retainage is common in construction contracts and released upon final acceptance.

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  • Progress Payment

    Interim payments to contractors based on costs incurred or percentage of work completed.

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