Construction Management at Risk
J.M. Cope offers an open book construction process with a premium on value and collaboration during design, subcontractor procurement, construction, and closeout.
Construction Management at Risk
J.M. Cope offers an open book construction process with a premium on value and collaboration during design, subcontractor procurement, construction, and closeout.
The CM at Risk holds the risk of construction performance and guarantees completion of the project for a negotiated price. This delivery system allows the owner to interview and select a firm, based upon qualifications, experience, OH & fee and General Conditions cost, before the design and bidding documents are completed. The CM, owner, and design team work together to develop a cost effective design that meets the owner’s objectives. A guaranteed maximum price (GMP) is provided by the CM after bids are received from subcontractors. Any unused contingency at the end of the project reverts to the owner. The design consultant team is selected separately and reports directly to the owner.

Advantages
- Open book accounting with savings that accrue to owner
- Early constructor involvement allows for schedule compression
- Work competitively bid to subcontractors, with owner input on final selections
- Constructor manages project budget throughout design and construction
- Collaboration between architect and constructor
- Guaranteed Maximum Price established prior to construction start
Considerations
- Uses multiple bid packages produced by the design team
- Must have a constructor with preconstruction and construction management capabilities
- Litigation risk with possible liability gap due to separation of duties between architect and constructor