Common use of Construction Management (CM) Services Clause in Contracts

Construction Management (CM) Services. Throughout the Preconstruction Phase and Construction Phase of the Project, the CM/GC shall provide CM Services, generally consisting of coordinating and managing the building process as an independent 3.3.1 Providing all Preconstruction Phase Services described above; 3.3.2 Developing and delivering schedules, preparing construction estimates, performing constructability review, analyzing alternative designs, studying labor conditions, coordinating and communicating the activities of the Construction Principals throughout the Construction Phase to all Construction Principals; 3.3.3 Continuously monitoring the Project schedule and recommending adjustments to ensure completion of the Project in the most expeditious manner possible; 3.3.4 Working with the Owner, Owner’s Authorized Representative, and the Architect to analyze the design, participate in decisions regarding construction materials, methods, systems, phasing, and costs, and suggest modifications to achieve the goals of providing the Owner with the highest quality Project within the budget, GMP and schedule; 3.3.5 Providing Value Engineering ("VE") services ongoing through the Project. CM/GC shall develop cost proposals, in the form of additions to or deductions from the GMP, including detailed documentation to support such adjustments and shall submit such proposals to Owner for its approval. CM/GC shall actively participate in a formal VE study anticipated to be held at the end of the Design Development phase. CM/GC acknowledges that VE services are intended to improve the value received by Owner with respect to cost reduction or life cycle of the Project;