False precision is a risk
Markets in 2025–2026 still show cost and labour pressure. Contingency is not a single magic percentage — it is a structured conversation about what is known, what is volatile and who owns draws.
Better language
- Separate design contingency from market contingency
- Name labour and energy sensitivities
- Tie draws to gates, not hope
- Re-baseline when the product changes
As of date
Context referenced as of 2026-08-07. Re-verify figures for investment decisions.