Construction manager as advisor
A fee-based construction manager retained by a project owner to assist with a project.
A CM as advisor might be retained before contractor selection or when an owner wishes to supplement their existing team. In this role, the construction manager acts as an advisor to the owner, offering expertise and oversight without taking on contractual risk. This approach allows the owner to benefit from professional management while retaining control over contractual relationships and project decisions.
Used in a sentence
As a construction manager as advisor, we provide expert guidance without assuming financial risk.
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