One of the biggest benefits of the Construction Manager-at-Risk (CM-R) delivery method is the development of a working partnership between the Owner, design team, and contractor. Typically, with the CM-R process, the contractor will be hired during the design phase shortly after an architect has been selected.
They work closely with project managers, health and safety teams, human resources and legal teams. Risk managers create policies to protect assets and minimise accidents, mistakes, budget loss or public liability.
The GMP Budget is the amount the Trustees have budgeted for the construction Contract. The award of a construction contract is contingent upon receiving an actual GMP within the GMP Budget.