Construction Manager at Risk (CM@R)
A project delivery method where the construction manager commits to deliver the project within a guaranteed maximum price.
CM@R is a project delivery method where the construction manager provides input during design and assumes financial risk for construction costs, enhancing collaboration and cost control.
Used in a sentence
As the CM@R, the firm provides preconstruction services and assumes risk by guaranteeing the project cost.
Synonyms/variation
CMAR
CM@Risk
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