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	The client remains at risk for any exclusions or inconsistencies in the contract documents, as well as the risk that they may not receive the best possible bid from contractors if the GMP is established before the design phase begins.		The client remains at risk for any exclusions or inconsistencies in the contract documents, as well as the risk that they may not receive the best possible bid from contractors if the GMP is established before the design phase begins.

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	* Types of contractor.		* Types of contractor.

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	* Guaranteed maximum price.		* Guaranteed maximum price.
	* How to become a construction manager.		* How to become a construction manager.
		+	* Integrated project delivery (IPD).
	* Management contractor.		* Management contractor.
	* Principal contractor.		* Principal contractor.

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	The role of the construction manager in the CMAR process is to act as a consultant to the client during the pre-construction design development stages, and then as a construction manager (and sometimes as the contractor) during the construction stages. The construction manager commits to deliver the project within a guaranteed maximum price (GMP), and any costs that exceed the GMP which are not considered to be change orders are the liability of the construction manager. As a result, the construction manager will become very involved in every stage of the project, taking action to keep costs under control.		The role of the construction manager in the CMAR process is to act as a consultant to the client during the pre-construction design development stages, and then as a construction manager (and sometimes as the contractor) during the construction stages. The construction manager commits to deliver the project within a guaranteed maximum price (GMP), and any costs that exceed the GMP which are not considered to be change orders are the liability of the construction manager. As a result, the construction manager will become very involved in every stage of the project, taking action to keep costs under control.

−	Before the completion of the design, the construction manager is involved with estimating the costs. This increases the flexibility and adaptability of the design and scope, since the project can be modified as cost, schedule and quality considerations are balanced. The client is also able to make adjustments before pricing is fully completed.	+	Before the completion of the design, the construction manager is involved with estimating the costs. This increases the flexibility and adaptability of the design and scope, since the project can be modified as cost, schedule and quality considerations are balanced. The client is also able to make adjustments before pricing is fully completed. This tends to make projects more collaborative, and design solutions tend to have better 'buildability'.

−	The CMAR delivery method is particularly suited to larger and more complex projects that are more difficult to define prior to construction beginning and have a high chance of changing in scope. It is also suitable for projects that are of a high technical complexity or contain multiple phases.	+	The CMAR delivery method is particularly suited to larger and more complex projects that are more difficult to define prior to construction beginning and have a high chance of changing in scope. It is also suitable for projects that are of a high technical complexity, contain multiple phases, or where the schedule requires that construction begins before the design is complete.

	The drawbacks of the CMAR process is that the construction manager may lose out financially if cost over-runs occur. Also, they may compensate for the risk of financial exposure by changing the works to fit the GMP.		The drawbacks of the CMAR process is that the construction manager may lose out financially if cost over-runs occur. Also, they may compensate for the risk of financial exposure by changing the works to fit the GMP.

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−	Construction manager at-risk (CMAR) is a type of construction project delivery method that can offer an alternative to the traditional ~~process. The construction manager commits to deliver a project within a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) which is typically provided by the client as part of the bidding~~ process.	+	Construction manager at-risk (CMAR) is a type of construction project delivery method that can offer an alternative to the traditional process.

−	The role of the construction manager in the CMAR process is to act as a consultant to the client during the pre-construction design development stages, and then as a ~~general~~ contractor during the construction stages. The construction manager ~~must act~~ to ~~keep costs under control~~, as any costs that exceed the GMP which are not considered to be change orders are the liability of the ~~CMAR~~.	+	The role of the construction manager in the CMAR process is to act as a consultant to the client during the pre-construction design development stages, and then as a construction manager (and sometimes as the contractor) during the construction stages. The construction manager commits to deliver the project within a guaranteed maximum price (GMP), and any costs that exceed the GMP which are not considered to be change orders are the liability of the construction manager. As a result, the construction manager will become very involved in every stage of the project, taking action to keep costs under control.

	Before the completion of the design, the construction manager is involved with estimating the costs. This increases the flexibility and adaptability of the design and scope, since the project can be modified as cost, schedule and quality considerations are balanced. The client is also able to make adjustments before pricing is fully completed.		Before the completion of the design, the construction manager is involved with estimating the costs. This increases the flexibility and adaptability of the design and scope, since the project can be modified as cost, schedule and quality considerations are balanced. The client is also able to make adjustments before pricing is fully completed.

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−	Construction manager at-risk (CMAR) is a type of construction project delivery ~~which acts as~~ an alternative to the traditional ~~design and build~~ process. The construction manager commits to deliver a project within a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) which is typically provided by the client ~~before bidding on~~ the ~~project~~.	+	Construction manager at-risk (CMAR) is a type of construction project delivery method that can offer an alternative to the traditional process. The construction manager commits to deliver a project within a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) which is typically provided by the client as part of the bidding process.

−	The role of the construction manager in the CMAR process is to act as a consultant to the client during the pre-construction design development stages, and then as a general contractor during the construction stages. The ~~process aims to avoid a ‘low-bid’ construction project and change the nature of the relationship between the~~ construction manager ~~and the client; the construction~~ must act ~~in the client’s interest~~ to keep costs under control~~. This is because~~ any costs that exceed the GMP which are not considered to be change orders are the liability of the CMAR.	+	The role of the construction manager in the CMAR process is to act as a consultant to the client during the pre-construction design development stages, and then as a general contractor during the construction stages. The construction manager must act to keep costs under control, as any costs that exceed the GMP which are not considered to be change orders are the liability of the CMAR.

−	~~This responsibility for budget management on the part of the CMAR, and the fact that the client’s potential risks are reduced, is considered to be the main advantage of adopting the process.~~ Before the completion of the design, the construction manager is involved with estimating the costs. This increases the flexibility and adaptability of the design and scope, since the project can be modified as ~~costs~~, schedule and quality considerations are balanced ~~rather than being subject to lengthy redesigns~~. The client is also able to make adjustments before pricing ~~has been~~ fully ~~complete. The level of participation between the architect/designer, client and contractor is increased and enhanced as a result~~.	+	Before the completion of the design, the construction manager is involved with estimating the costs. This increases the flexibility and adaptability of the design and scope, since the project can be modified as cost, schedule and quality considerations are balanced. The client is also able to make adjustments before pricing is fully completed.

−	The CMAR delivery method is particularly ~~well-~~suited ~~for~~ larger and more complex projects that are more difficult to define prior to construction beginning and have a high chance of changing in scope. It is also suitable for projects that are of a high technical complexity ~~and~~ contain multiple phases.	+	The CMAR delivery method is particularly suited to larger and more complex projects that are more difficult to define prior to construction beginning and have a high chance of changing in scope. It is also suitable for projects that are of a high technical complexity or contain multiple phases.

−	The drawbacks of the CMAR process is that the construction manager may lose out financially if cost over-runs occur. Also, they may compensate for the risk of financial exposure by ~~reducing~~ the ~~scope of the work~~ to fit the GMP. ~~On the part of the~~ client~~, there is the possibility that they may be financially liable~~ for any exclusions or inconsistencies in the contract documents, as well as the risk that they may not receive the best possible bid from contractors if the GMP is established before the design phase begins.	+	The drawbacks of the CMAR process is that the construction manager may lose out financially if cost over-runs occur. Also, they may compensate for the risk of financial exposure by changing the works to fit the GMP.
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		+	The client remains at risk for any exclusions or inconsistencies in the contract documents, as well as the risk that they may not receive the best possible bid from contractors if the GMP is established before the design phase begins.

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	* Construction management: outline work plan.		* Construction management: outline work plan.
	* Design and build contract.		* Design and build contract.
		+	* Guaranteed maximum price.
	* How to become a construction manager.		* How to become a construction manager.
	* Management contractor.		* Management contractor.

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Construction manager at-risk (CMAR) is a type of construction project delivery which acts as an alternative to the traditional design and build process. The construction manager commits to deliver a project within a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) which is typically provided by the client before bidding on the project.

The role of the construction manager in the CMAR process is to act as a consultant to the client during the pre-construction design development stages, and then as a general contractor during the construction stages. The process aims to avoid a ‘low-bid’ construction project and change the nature of the relationship between the construction manager and the client; the construction must act in the client’s interest to keep costs under control. This is because any costs that exceed the GMP which are not considered to be change orders are the liability of the CMAR.

This responsibility for budget management on the part of the CMAR, and the fact that the client’s potential risks are reduced, is considered to be the main advantage of adopting the process. Before the completion of the design, the construction manager is involved with estimating the costs. This increases the flexibility and adaptability of the design and scope, since the project can be modified as costs, schedule and quality considerations are balanced rather than being subject to lengthy redesigns. The client is also able to make adjustments before pricing has been fully complete. The level of participation between the architect/designer, client and contractor is increased and enhanced as a result.

The CMAR delivery method is particularly well-suited for larger and more complex projects that are more difficult to define prior to construction beginning and have a high chance of changing in scope. It is also suitable for projects that are of a high technical complexity and contain multiple phases.

The drawbacks of the CMAR process is that the construction manager may lose out financially if cost over-runs occur. Also, they may compensate for the risk of financial exposure by reducing the scope of the work to fit the GMP. On the part of the client, there is the possibility that they may be financially liable for any exclusions or inconsistencies in the contract documents, as well as the risk that they may not receive the best possible bid from contractors if the GMP is established before the design phase begins.

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=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Construction manager.
* Construction management contract.
* Construction management: outline work plan.
* Design and build contract.
* How to become a construction manager.
* Management contractor.
* Principal contractor.
* Procurement route.
* Types of contractor.

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