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Commissioners briefed on construction-manager-at-risk method for ACM renovation
Summary
County staff and Messer Construction presented the construction manager‑at‑risk (CMAR) delivery method for the planned ACM Building renovation, outlining selection, preconstruction services, guaranteed maximum price structure, insurance options and pros/cons.
Cabarrus County commissioners on Tuesday received an overview of the construction-manager-at-risk delivery method and how the county plans to use it for the ACM Building renovation. County staff and representatives from Messer Construction described the selection process, the guaranteed maximum price and insurance options the county is considering.
The presentation explained that the CMAR model brings a licensed general contractor into the design phase to provide preconstruction services, including detailed cost estimates, constructability reviews, scheduling and preparation of bid packages. Jason Harris, senior project executive with Messer Construction, said the method “integrates this construction manager into the…
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