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A Construction Manager serves as a liaison between the owner, design professionals, contractors, and other project stakeholders. The main focus is managing the project’s budget and schedule, but quality assurance, risk mitigation, and overall project coordination are all also important roles a CM takes on.

Improved project efficiency, maximized budgets, cost control, schedule adherence, quality assurance, and risk management. CMs bring expertise in construction processes, local industry knowledge, and project management to ensure successful project outcomes.

Let’s talk about your project to find out! Nearly every scope of project can benefit from having a CM on the team.

CMs offer a wide range of services and your contract should be tailored to fit the needs of your specific project. All services at GCS can be offered as one-offs. If you have questions on this, reach out to us and we can discuss your needs!

Right away! It’s ideal to involve a Construction Management firm early in the project development/pre-construction phase. A CM’s input during pre-construction planning can help optimize project feasibility, design decisions, budgeting, and scheduling, ultimately saving time and reducing risks. The earlier a CM is involved the easier and less costly any design changes will be.

Consider their experience, reputation, expertise in your project type or industry, ability to communicate effectively, and compatibility with your project goals and values. We recommend asking for client references and having a conversation with them to get a first-hand account of how the CM firm operates.

Construction delivery methods are systems or approaches used to organize and manage construction projects. They outline how projects are planned, designed, and executed, including the roles and responsibilities of various parties involved. They also dictate contractual relationships and which parties can make certain decisions.

The most common delivery methods in our area include:

• Construction Management as Agent (CMA)
• Construction Management at Risk (CMAR)
• General Contracting (GC)
• Single Prime
• Design-Bid-Build (DBB)
• Design-Build (DB)

The selection depends on various factors such as project complexity, budget, schedule, owner’s level of involvement, and desired level of risk. Consulting with construction professionals and considering project goals can help determine the best method.