What is cmr in construction?
In the CMr delivery, all awarded contracts are reassigned to the CM and the CM is contractually responsible for the work of all contractors.
In a third iteration, construction management (CM) also refers to a set of legal principles that are incorporated into the contractual relationship between a project’s ownership entity and the engineering/design firm providing these services.
Before engaging the services of a professional construction manager, it’s important to understand the terms used to describe CM services.
This term, commonly abbreviated as CM At-Risk or CMAR, refers to a specific type of project delivery method as well as a contractual relationship between CM and client.
If you engage a construction manager at-risk (CMR), the CMR agrees to coordinate, oversee and deliver your facility for a guaranteed maximum price. In this legal relationship, the CMR advises the client from the time of project inception, and acts as the general contractor.
This term, although similar to CMAR, describes a type of relationship, rather than project delivery method. In a construction management agency (CMA) relationship, the CM represents the client as their dedicated representative. The CM can legally act on behalf of the client to sign documents and make project-specific decisions.
A CMA agreement can be structured to span the entire lifecycle of a project, from design through turnover, or for a specific segment of the design or building process.
In addition to the CMAR method of project delivery, you can also choose the Design-Build (DB) or Design-Bid-Build (DBB) approach.
Traditionally, most building projects have used the DBB method. In this approach, the client contracts with one company to complete the architecture and engineering phase of the project, and another firm to oversee the construction phase. The DBB method has become less popular in recent years, as it exposes the client to the highest levels of risk.
In the Design-Build (DB) method, one firm is engaged to handle both the design/engineering and the physical construction of the project. This may sound like the CMAR approach; however, they have two key differences.
