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.
A contract account is an accounting tool used to track financial transactions, such as revenue and expenses, for reporting and budgeting purposes. It helps a business better understand and report direct costs, which are expenses specifically attributable to the project, in an efficient and transparent manner.
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.