Pitts Design Build highlights open‑book budgeting, contingency planning in CMR pitch

Jim Weber, a partner at Pitts Design Build, told the Colman‑Egan board the firm has delivered construction‑management‑at‑risk projects for more than 20 years and emphasized transparency in budgeting. "One of the great points about construction management risk is everything is open book," Weber said, adding that the firm provides cost opinions at schematic and design‑development stops to help leaders decide whether to add or subtract scope.

Pitts’ team described tools and practices the firm said reduce surprises: recovery schedules and subcontractor enforcement where needed, frequent three‑week look‑ahead schedules distributed through Procore, pre‑installation meetings, weekly production and safety meetings, and a one‑year warranty and close‑out process. The presenters told the board they would prioritize early coordination with the design team and local subcontractors to manage costs and schedule.