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From page 7... ... 7 2.1 Introduction This chapter introduces overarching strategies that will aid in successful CM-GC contract administration. A comprehensive examination of the 35 tools in this guidebook, content analysis of agency alternative contracting methods manuals, and themes from the case studies reveals higher-level strategies for CM-GC contract administration success. Read the entire page →
From page 8... ... 8 Guidebooks for Post-Award Contract Administration for Highway Projects Delivered Using Alternative Contracting Methods 2.2 Alignment Strategy Establish clear project goals, and create productive relationships within the agency, as well as between the agency and CM-GC team members. A key element to construction administration project success begins with clear communication and purposeful alignment between team members during the early stages of the project, right after procurement. Read the entire page →
From page 9... ... Overarching Contract Administration Strategies 9 risk and scope growth. Project teams must identify any discrepancies in team understanding of scope or areas of uncertainty as soon as possible to avoid delays or cost growth. Read the entire page →
From page 10... ... 10 Guidebooks for Post-Award Contract Administration for Highway Projects Delivered Using Alternative Contracting Methods The primary difference between CM-GC and traditional D-B-B construction quality approaches occurs in the roles and responsibilities for QA-QC. Because the CM-GC process involves the contractor early and provides an opportunity for specifying construction means and methods, agencies can request that the CM-GC firm be responsible for major QC activities. Read the entire page →

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... 7 2.1 Introduction This chapter introduces overarching strategies that will aid in successful CM-GC contract administration. A comprehensive examination of the 35 tools in this guidebook, content analysis of agency alternative contracting methods manuals, and themes from the case studies reveals higher-level strategies for CM-GC contract administration success.

Read the entire page →

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... 8 Guidebooks for Post-Award Contract Administration for Highway Projects Delivered Using Alternative Contracting Methods 2.2 Alignment Strategy Establish clear project goals, and create productive relationships within the agency, as well as between the agency and CM-GC team members. A key element to construction administration project success begins with clear communication and purposeful alignment between team members during the early stages of the project, right after procurement.

Read the entire page →

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... Overarching Contract Administration Strategies 9 risk and scope growth. Project teams must identify any discrepancies in team understanding of scope or areas of uncertainty as soon as possible to avoid delays or cost growth.

Read the entire page →

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... 10 Guidebooks for Post-Award Contract Administration for Highway Projects Delivered Using Alternative Contracting Methods The primary difference between CM-GC and traditional D-B-B construction quality approaches occurs in the roles and responsibilities for QA-QC. Because the CM-GC process involves the contractor early and provides an opportunity for specifying construction means and methods, agencies can request that the CM-GC firm be responsible for major QC activities.

Read the entire page →

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