Advantages of Using a Construction Manager with No General Contractor


  1. You get early cost estimating input from the construction manager. An estimated price is put on conceptual design ideas as they are developed.
  2. You can take advantage of special services such as a preliminary feasibility study, value engineering, and life cycle cost analysis. A good construction manager should earn his fee by reducing overall costs.
  3. Time can be saved because construction can begin before the design is completed. Example: architect could be completing interior designs while the site and foundation work is underway.
  4. Architectural and engineering fees are kept to a minimum, and determined from the beginning.
  5. General contractor mark-up of subcontracts is eliminated.
  6. Construction Management fee is established from the beginning.
  7. Legal fees are kept to a minimum by eliminating the adversary roles.
  8. Construction costs are minimized by using the latest systems and methods that the construction manager KNOWS are cost effective.
  9. Chances for misunderstandings are minimized when a construction manager, architect/engineer, and owner work together as a planning team.
  10. You get the best ideas from your team members due to the cooperative team spirit.
  11. You should get a good quality job.
  12. You should get on-time completion.