Architect outlines procurement choices: construction management could boost local subcontractor participation
Keller advised the council on procurement options — architect-bid-build versus construction management with segmented bidding — and recommended AIA-standard documents and prequalification to balance cost, schedule and local contractor involvement.
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Kevin Flanagan described two main procurement paths: traditional architect–bid–build and construction management (CM) that breaks the project into divisions (excavation, plumbing, HVAC, etc.) and bids them separately. Flanagan said CM can increase local subcontractor participation because local firms may win specialty divisions even if they are not low bidder as a general contractor.
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