In this traditional delivery, a fixed construction amount is set to cover the entire cost of the project based on the Architect’s construction documents. The Architect oversees the development of the specifications and drawings without any construction input during design. The General Contractor offers a lump sum bid price based on these drawings, and the General Contractor is selected based on price. Watch this video to learn more about this delivery method. 

Typically reserved for public agency projects, this delivery method allows the Owner, Architect, and CM to collaborate to produce a successful project. In the CMa delivery method, the Owner holds the contracts directly with a single general contractor or multi-prime trade contractors. Watch this video to learn more about this delivery method. 

The design/build method is streamlined and collaborative. In this delivery, the Owner manages one contract with a single point of responsibility, with the Architect and CM on the same team providing both design and construction services. Watch this video to learn more about this delivery method. 

Benefits

• A single point of contact and one contract reduce risk

• A budget can be established with allowances and contingencies managed by the CM throughout construction

• Historically, delivers the most streamlined and efficient delivery schedule

• Long-lead items can be ordered ahead of time, and the schedule can be accelerated

• Subcontractors are selected as part of the design/build team

• Qualifications-based selection with fee negotiation

• Can be open-book or lump sum

CM is an incredibly collaborative and transparent process, yet is streamlined for the Owner. In this delivery, the CM is brought on board early during the planning or design process, working hand-in-hand with the Owner, Architects, Engineers and Consultants used in the project. In this delivery method, the CM holds all of the contracts with the trades/subcontractors reducing risk and streaming the process for the Owner. With the ability to hold all contracts, the CM can offer a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), offering price certainty to the Owner. Watch this video to learn more about this delivery method.

Benefits

• Early construction team involvement reduces risks, costs and schedules

• A Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) reduces the need for change orders and allows for shared savings

• Studies prove CMAR is a faster delivery than design-bid-build – due to a early packages and use of multiple subcontractors

• Long-lead items can be ordered ahead of time and the schedule can be accelerated

• Subcontractors are selected though a qualified bid process allowing for local and diverse participation

• Qualifications-based selection with fee negotiations

• Partnership and transparency-based with open book accounting