For example, an Owner who prefers a lump-sum approach must address the risks that: a competent set of Contract Documents will be produced - on time; the design will be the most cost-effective solution; the low-bid or negotiated contractor will build to all quality and time requirements; and Change Orders and claims for both cost and delay will be kept under control.

CPM Can limit project risks

Added risks in Construction Management and Design-Build project delivery formats may compromise intentions, create conflicts of interest, or cause misunderstandings.

CPM as the Owner's Representative can directly limit these risks and improve the probability of project success.

CPM Owner Representative Services can include:

	Valuation and analysis of all contractor and designer work products and times of performance
	Objectively pursuing the Owner's interests
	Applying our construction and claims experience toward the resolution of problems and avoidance of claims
	Enforcing the Owner's expectations by providing relevant checks and balances with respect to the design and construction forces
	Conducting on-site field inspections to confirm required performance with respect to physical construction, quality, and time of performance
	Reviewing, evaluating, and negotiating change proposals, cost estimates, claims, schedules, and schedule updates