The CM approach facilitates the phased construction process by allowing budgeting, bidding, contracting and construction to proceed along with design development, as opposed to waiting for design to be 100% complete.

Through the coordination efforts of the construction manager and with the use of progressive & modern project management methods available from this particular CM method of project delivery, this process provides for the best use of the time available from all of the parties and team members; owner, a/e, and contractors alike.

The cost of these services are not added costs to the project, but are typically included in the construction costs as the general contractor's overhead.

The general conditions are a part of the construction costs as well, and with the construction management approach these costs are at worst the same, and in many cases less, as the owner can now participate in the decision making process (through the CM) and is the beneficiary of any savings generated in general conditions.

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