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DSR vs Market Rates

Scheduled rates and the open market drift apart over time. Knowing when — and by how much — protects both your margin and your bid.

2 articles·Reviewed Jun 2026·Pricing & risk
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Start here · Analysis

DSR vs market: a structured comparison

Where scheduled rates lag the open market, and the line items most exposed to price drift.

9 min
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Guide

Real-time rate adjustments

Building a defensible adjustment on top of a dated DSR base, item by item.

7 min

Compare DSR against live rates

Price a BOQ on the DSR base, then see where market adjustments matter most.

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