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What the CMR process means for Colman‑Egan’s athletic complex
Summary
Contractor teams explained the construction‑manager‑at‑risk (CMR) delivery model to the board: earlier cost opinions at schematic and design‑development stages, open‑book estimating, local subcontractor solicitation and value‑engineering to meet budget constraints.
Representatives from multiple firms explained the CMR approach and how it would apply to the district’s athletic complex. They said CMR emphasizes early contractor involvement with the design team, multiple cost‑opinion checkpoints (schematic design, design development), and value‑engineering alternatives to keep the project within budget.
Firms described preconstruction milestones, three‑week look‑ahead schedules for on‑site coordination, safety practices, third‑party material testing for quality control, and public engagement tools such as renderings and milestone updates to support fundraising or bond efforts. The board asked how firms would handle schedule slippage and budget overruns; presenters said they start with diagnosis, recovery schedules and use contingency or scope adjustments before considering subcontractor replacement.
