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ARTICLE 2 CONSTRUCTION MANAGER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
The Construction Manager’s Preconstruction Phase responsibilities are set forth in Sections 2.1 and 2.2. The
Construction Manager’s Construction Phase responsibilities are set forth in Section 2.3. The Owner and
Construction Manager may agree, in consultation with the Architect, for the Construction Phase to commence prior
to completion of the Preconstruction Phase, in which case, both phases will proceed concurrently. The Construction
Manager shall identify a representative authorized to act on behalf of the Construction Manager with respect to the
Project.
§ 2.1 Preconstruction Phase
§ 2.1.1 The Construction Manager shall provide a preliminary evaluation of the Owner’s program, schedule and
construction budget requirements, each in terms of the other.
§ 2.1.2 Consultation
The Construction Manager shall schedule and conduct meetings with the Architect and Owner to discuss such
matters as procedures, progress, coordination, and scheduling of the Work. The Construction Manager shall advise
the Owner and the Architect on proposed site use and improvements, selection of materials, and building systems
and equipment. The Construction Manager shall also provide recommendations consistent with the Project
requirements to the Owner and Architect on constructability; availability of materials and labor; time requirements
for procurement, installation and construction; and factors related to construction cost including, but not limited to,
costs of alternative designs or materials, preliminary budgets, life-cycle data, and possible cost reductions.
§ 2.1.3 When Project requirements in Section 3.1.1 have been sufficiently identified, the Construction Manager shall
prepare and periodically update a Project schedule for the Architect’s review and the Owner’s acceptance. The
Construction Manager shall obtain the Architect’s approval for the portion of the Project schedule relating to the
performance of the Architect’s services. The Project schedule shall coordinate and integrate the Construction
Manager’s services, the Architect’s services, other Owner consultants’ services, and the Owner’s responsibilities
and identify items that could affect the Project’s timely completion. The updated Project schedule shall include the
following: submission of the Guaranteed Maximum Price proposal; components of the Work; times of
commencement and completion required of each Subcontractor; ordering and delivery of products, including those
that must be ordered well in advance of construction; and the occupancy requirements of the Owner.
§ 2.1.4 Phased Construction
The Construction Manager shall provide recommendations with regard to accelerated or fast-track scheduling,
procurement, or phased construction. The Construction Manager shall take into consideration cost reductions, cost
information, constructability, provisions for temporary facilities and procurement and construction scheduling
issues.
§ 2.1.5 Preliminary Cost Estimates
§ 2.1.5.1 Based on the preliminary design and other design criteria prepared by the Architect, the Construction
Manager shall prepare preliminary estimates of the Cost of the Work or the cost of program requirements using area,
volume or similar conceptual estimating techniques for the Architect’s review and Owner’s approval. If the
Architect or Construction Manager suggests alternative materials and systems, the Construction Manager shall
provide cost evaluations of those alternative materials and systems.
§ 2.1.5.2 As the Architect progresses with the preparation of the Schematic Design, Design Development and
Construction Documents, the Construction Manager shall prepare and update, at appropriate intervals agreed to by
the Owner, Construction Manager and Architect, estimates of the Cost of the Work of increasing detail and
refinement and allowing for the further development of the design until such time as the Owner and Construction
Manager agree on a Guaranteed Maximum Price for the Work. Such estimates shall be provided for the Architect's
review and the Owner’s approval. The Construction Manager shall inform the Owner and Architect when estimates
of the Cost of the Work exceed the latest approved Project budget and make recommendations for corrective action
§ 2.1.6 Subcontractors and Suppliers
The Construction Manager shall develop bidders’ interest in the Project.
§ 2.1.7 The Construction Manager shall prepare, for the Architect’s review and the Owner’s acceptance, a
procurement schedule for items that must be ordered well in advance of construction. The Construction Manager
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