AWWA DSS58727

This paper discusses how project owners who lack the in-house staff and tools to effectively plan and manage significant projects have the option to utilize the services of an independent Construction Management firm to manage the entire process: planning; selecting and managing the designer and contractor; and, supervising construction. In other cases, owners may only need specific Construction Management staff and services, project estimators and schedulers who will work with staff and construction inspectors to monitor the construction. Construction Management works equally effectively for both of the above situations, by matching services and staff to the needs of the project. The process is structured differently: for one need, the Construction Management will work as an independent team; whereas, for another need, the Construction Management staff will be integrated with the Owner's in-house staff. Includes tables, figures.