When considering the difference between the delivery of a project under a construction management approach vs. a general contractor approach, one must evaluate a number of factors including the relative complexity of the project, the risks associated with the delivery of the project (impact of your business, the number of unknowns associated with a particular site, etc.) and your anticipated need (in terms of schedule) of the project. As a project becomes more complex and more schedule driven, the value of the construction management approach becomes apparent.

Why select a construction manager for your project? Simply stated, the key issue is “which ‘side of the table’ do you want your builder sitting on?”

Construction management services are rendered to the owner for a professional fee. The construction manager (CM), therefore, works as the extension of the owner’s staff and shares in the owner’s interests with on time, within budget completion and quality construction as primary objectives. The CM is on the owner’s “side of the table.”

Advantages of Construction Management

Skanska believes that you can most efficiently and economically achieve your building program objectives through the use of an experienced construction manager (CM). In general, use of a CM can:

· Reduce the cost of the project

· Decrease the overall time required for planning and design

· Accelerate the physical construction

· Provide continuity and improve project coordination throughout both the design and construction phases.

· Provide you more continuous control of the project; you are an active team member and approve all critical decisions affecting cost and schedule.

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