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Lewis Central board approves construction-manager-at-risk for middle school renovation
Summary
Board voted to use a construction-manager-at-risk (CMR) delivery method for the planned middle school renovation after presentations that cited cost certainty, reduced change orders and contractor involvement during design.
The Lewis Central Community School District board voted Sept. 22 to use a construction-manager-at-risk (CMR) delivery method for the planned middle school renovation. Board members approved the motion after a presentation comparing three procurement models and a discussion of risks and oversight.
District advisers and project advocates told the board CMR gives the district earlier contractor involvement in design and a guaranteed maximum price that transfers a portion of financial risk to the builder. An adviser said, “I would lean towards the CMR, because I do think it does provide everyone’s got a little more…
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