As a general rule, if the owner hired whoever drafted the construction plans, or if whoever drafted the faulty plans is an employee or agent of the owner, it is the owner who will be liable for defective plans.
Examples of Contract Costing A bridge is needed over a river at a particular site, and a client gives a contractor this assignment. A contractor opens separate accounts for each contract and numbers them separately to identify any profit or loss made at each contract.
The percentage of completion method is a revenue recognition accounting concept that evaluates how to realize revenue periodically over a long-term project or contract. Revenue, expenses, and gross profit are recognized each period based on the percentage of work completed or costs incurred.