Why would an owner or construction manager be interested in using a CWA?
CWAs provide owners and managers with a tool for creating a stable, uniform labor management foundation for methodically planning and scheduling a project. The agreements reduce the uncertainties inherent in large-scale construction projects by establishing all terms and expectations up front and creating a framework for cooperation among all groups working on the project. By adopting a labor-management model that fosters jobsite efficiencies and ensures an uninterrupted supply of qualified workers, CWAs keep a project on schedule, avoiding costly delays. They also allow parties to more accurately predict labor costs and production timetables, which means more accurate bidding and lower overall costs. CWAs also offer direct cost savings through streamlined safety procedures, avoiding the need to renegotiate agreements during the course of the project, setting work schedules to keep costs low, and using expedited dispute resolution procedures. Finally, public entities are increasingly u
