DESIGN BID BUILD CSD HDR Contractor Sub Sub Sub
DESIGN-BID-BUILD Most common approach in the US Entirely sequential Can be single-prime or multi-prime District holds all contracts Cost is the only criteria for selection (low bid process)
OWNERS IN DESIGN-BID-BUILD Selects the Architect, Inspector, Project Manager Serves as a single point of feedback during design Awards contact to low bid contractor Must oversee all contract relationships; active participation
ARCHITECT DESIGN-BID-BUILD Prepares and interprets Plans and Specs Manages bid process(if not by owner) Provides some level of construction admin Approves/verifies pay requests and change orders
GC IN DESIGN-BID-BUILD Coordinates subcontractors Delivers project at bid price Completes building on time
PROS OF DESIGN-BID-BUILD Best understood Longest legal history Can produce highly competitive pricing; bottom line costs Auditors, attorneys, public officials are most comfortable with this method Default method for government; need special permission to use other methods Well suited to uncomplicated projects with straightforward objectives and adequate time; owner knows what they will get Least personality driving of all the choices
CONS OF DESIGN-BID-BUILD Inherently antagonistic Can create significant legal issues where unforeseen problems arise Lows bids can encourage high change orders Can be difficult for inexperienced contractors in constrained environments Owner liable for design errors and change orders Delay claims and disputes are common Guaranteed price late in process Can be dangerous for inexperienced owners Potential philosophical disconnect The books are closed. Profitability is the goal for the Contractors to take advantage of “competitive process”
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER @ RISK SCHEDULE Design - Estimate Construction Value; Construction Review;Value 30% Design CM@R RFQ and Engineering; Prepare Trade 100% Design Trade Bidding & Award Trade Complete Begin Design Workshop Selection CM@R Award Bid Package Completion Award by CM@R Contracts Start Construction Construction 6/1/13 7/18/13 9/18/13 11/18/13 1/15/13 2/1/14 6/1/13
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK CSD HDR CM@R Sub Sub Sub
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER @ RISK The CM assumes the financial risk for construction in addition to consultation during design and construction The selection is based on both cost and qualifications CM is involved at onset of design Separate bid packages and contracts for trades Possible fast tracking Ability to pre-purchase long lead items
OWNERS IN CM@RISK Determines CM@R selection criteria and makes selection Negotiates the Guaranteed Maximum Price and CM@R Incentives Contracts with Building Trades
ARCHITECTS IN CM@RISK Designs project according to Owner requirements Provides participatory feedback Prepares construction documents Acts as owners rep during construction
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER@ RISK Works as a team member consulting during design and construction Keeps the architect informed on costs, schedule and implications of alternative designs, systems, and materials used Bids Trade packages and recommends Trade contracts Coordinates all work and completes project on time
PROS OF CM@RISK Can work well for projects where early construction contractor participation is desirable for coordination among trades Complex scheduling addressed early Resolving challenging constructability issues early in the process Provides more certainty to the owner than design/build Clear schedule under control of CM@R Explicit design geared for various trades Suitable where facility must continue to operate during construction Pricing and cost model are developed along with design Owners gets to select designer and construction manager Opportunities for fast tracking
CONS OF CM@RISK Architect and CM@R still have separate contractual relationships with the owner and can be a source of conflict Owner must invest equal degrees of control to both parties Needs to have the right mesh of personalities Project staff turnover can create problems Owners needs to have sufficient expertise to manage both CM@R and Architect
DESIGN BUILD BID SCHEDULE 30% Design 100% Design Advertise for Award Complete Begin Design Workshop Completion Bids Open Bids Contract Start Construction Construction 6/1/13 7/18/13 9/1/13 9/15/13 10/15/13 11/20/13 1/1/14 5/1/13
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