The Best Contracting Methods for Preconstruction Services

Moving seamlessly from preconstruction to construction requires solid contractual documents modified to fit your particular project and structure.

Raymond Braswell

November 9, 2015 1 minute read

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David Brown

Spell Out Responsibilities and Scope Including:

Your fee and structure
Owner responsibility to respond quickly including making decisions
Architect's responsibility to meet their design milestones
Rolling directly into a construction contract with those terms already defined

Remember that your objective is to move from Preconstruction Services into a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) contract.

There are many nuances and modifications to the standard contracts from AIA or Consensus Docs to suit your specific project and preconstruction needs. Please schedule some time to talk with Raymond about your specific situation and contract documents.

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The Best Contracting Methods for Preconstruction Services

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