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IdiomsSeetime and materialtime and materials
time and materials (T&M)The time and total cost of all materials required to complete a construction job; often used where the cost of the job is otherwise difficult to estimate.time and materials
labor and materials (time and materials)n. what some builders or repair people contract to provide and be paid for, rather than a fixed price or a percentage of the costs. In many states, if the person performing the work is not a licensed contractor, he/she is limited to labor and materials in any lawsuit for contract payment, and may not receive a profit above that amount. Consumers who believe they will get a better deal from someone working for labor or time and materials should beware and watch receipts and keep track of actual labor hours worked. See TAM See TAM |