Because of this contract relationship, portions of the entire project can be released in various bid stages, thus saving time. The CM groups different work efforts into various bid packages and receives bids directly from specialty trade contractors and then passes any savings directly to the owner.
During construction, the CM directs the trade contractors and manages the budget, the schedule, scope of work changes, requests for payment, and assures adherence to the contract documents. Because the CM works as a professional advisor, he remains an ally and agent of the owner and designer, giving unbiased information and directing the trade contractors throughout the design and construction of the project.
When a CM is appropriate, Wink welcomes the opportunity to operate in this role. The owner has the advantage of our six decades of project experience where it matters in the decision making process between the initial construction cost versus the "project-life-cycle".
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