Rehab & Construction
Scoping work, managing contractors, and controlling costs.
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Scope of Work (SOW)
The detailed list of all renovation tasks, materials, and costs for a project.
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Contingency Budget
Extra budget reserved for unexpected costs — typically 10-20% of rehab total.
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Carrying Costs (Hold Costs)
Monthly costs of owning a property during renovation: interest, insurance, taxes, utilities.
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Change Order
A modification to the original scope of work — usually means more money and time.
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Dispatch Score
Kaison's contractor quality metric based on job history, budget adherence, and timeliness.
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