Mr. Fred Barry:

Yes, there would be very strict monitoring. There would also be a realistic assessment of the risks on projects and allowances made accordingly. It is desirable to capture as much of a project as one can within a single contract and get that nailed down but one never captures everything. No contractor is ever going to guarantee a fixed final price against any contingency because he or she could not do that and stay in business. Therefore, one must assess the risks and make appropriate allowances.