MANAGEMENT CONTRACTING

A Successful Project Starts Here

Management Contracting procurement method is characterized by the Clients appointment of a Management Contractor early in the process to advise on the design, schedule and buildability. The Management Contractor schedule, packages and obtains tenders for the works which are then each let on a competitive basis on lump sum, fixed price contracts with the management Contractor.

This method of construction promotes and requires mutual trust between the Clients and Contractors. Conflict situations are significantly reduced, and lines of communication are improved with this approach.

ADVANTAGES OF USING THIS CONSTRUCTION METHOD

  • Time saving potential
  • Buildability potential
  • Breaks down traditional adversarial barriers
  • Concurrent working is inherent
  • Late changes are easily accommodated
  • Work packages are lset competitively

when is this beneficial?

There are many different situations where Management Contracting is a smart choice:

  • When a customer is physically remote from their construction site
  • When a customer finds their time too constrained, due to other responsibilities, to manage construction projects
  • If a project is multi-phased or requires a high level of programming