What is the Construction Manager/General Contractor method?
Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) is another accelerated project delivery method. It is the middle ground between DB and DBB. In CM/GC, a single contractor has responsibility for design review, design modifications, system integration, and construction. With this project delivery method, the owner usually selects a construction management firm early in the design process (usually on the basis of qualifications or a best-value basis). As the design proceeds, the construction manager provides price information, constructability, scheduling, construction phasing, and sequencing information to the owner. At approximately 60 to 90percent design completion, the owner and the construction manager agree on a “guaranteed maximum price” for the construction of the project. If the negotiations are successful, the construction manager becomes the general contractor. If they are not able to negotiate an acceptable price, the owner has the option of completing the design and letting a
Related Questions
- If our district decides to use the Construction Manager at Risk ("CM at Risk") delivery method, as allowed under the Commonwealth’s 2004 construction reform law, do we still have to hire an OPM?
- Does the Construction Manager cost the owner an additional fee as compared to a General Contractor, and how does the Construction Manager arrive at his fee?
- What Does a Construction Site Manager Do?
