Posted Dec 13, 2007, 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by HX_Guy
Also, what is the CMAR (Construction Manager At Risk)? I havn't heard this term before.
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C & S Companies' Services page definition:
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Construction management at risk, or CM-at-risk, has proven to be an extremely beneficial project delivery method. It applies a contractor’s perspective and input to planning and design decisions and has the ability to fast track early components of construction. CM-at-risk allows a client to select a construction manager based on qualifications, making the CM a member of a collaborative project team—thus reducing risk for the client, the A/E firm, the CM, and subcontractors.
By making the CM-at-risk an integral member of the project team, responsibility for construction is centralized under a single contract. This approach produces a more manageable, predictable project that saves time and money.
CM-at-risk is similar in many ways to a design-bid-build approach. The CM acts as general contractor during construction, assuming the risk of subcontracting the work, and guaranteeing completion of the project.
A distinct advantage of CM-at-risk is that the client receives pre-construction services such as schedule, budget, and constructability reviews. We meet as often as necessary to ensure that we have a complete understanding of your goals and expectations. During pre-construction, our specialists review building systems, material selections, and site work to ensure that you are getting the best value.
To ensure a positive relationship, C&S engages in a number of practices to involve and benefit our clients. We are responsible for complete bid documents, pre-bid meetings, and a fair and competitive bid process. We share the results of all bids with the owner for review and final selection.
The at-risk approach gives clients the opportunity to begin construction prior to completion of the design. We can bid and subcontract portions of the work before design of unrelated scope are complete. C&S’s input and construction expertise early in the process can lead to the recommendation of increasing or reducing specifications for the project.
C&S’s clients benefit from our CM-at-risk services because our involvement begins at design. We provide construction advice during design while providing careful oversight of costs and schedule throughout construction.
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Yes, I just stole all of that. I didn't see a C anywhere....
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