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Retention & Progress Claim Calculator

Estimate progress claim amounts and retention withholdings based on contract sum, retention rates, and project completion parameters.

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Worked Example

Commercial Contract Claim

Contract Value: $500,000.00 Retention Rate: 5% Completion %: 65% Previously Claimed: $0.00 Gross Progress Claim: $325,000.00 Retention Held: $16,250.00 Max Retention (5% full value): $25,000.00 Net Payable This Claim: $308,750.00 Calculate retention limits carefully to maintain a positive cashflow balance throughout the project lifecycle.

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