PJM Practice Exam Q21
An architect is working on a large project with a construction manager (CM) as-contractor. All designers and engineers have been retained and the design is approximately 50% complete. Due to the size of the project, the CM is unable to secure a bond for the entire contracted project. Smaller construction contracts will be necessary. The owner and architect want all design and construction team members to continue in their current roles.
Which delivery method should the architect recommend to the owner?
| A. | Design-build |
| B. | CM as-advisor |
| C. | Multiple prime |
| D. | Design-bid-build |
The correct answer is B. Does that mean the the current CM as-contractor would switch roles to a CM as-advisor?
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Yes! And I think this would mean that the owner would assume more risk, since there's no general contractor. If the scenario stated that the owner was "risk adverse" the answer would be different.
Since the scenario states that they want everyone involved to continue with the project, B is the only choice because it's the only one that will continue to include the CM.
Rebekka O'Melia, R.A., NCARB, B. Arch, M. Ed, NOMA, Step UP ARE 5.0 Courses
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But I think C is correct. The multiple prime delivery method allows for the owner to retain all of the current design and construction team members, which is a requirement in this scenario. The design and engineering teams can continue to work on the remaining design, and the multiple prime contractors can be brought on board to execute construction. This method will also allow for greater control over cost and quality, as the owner will be working directly with each prime contractor.
I still don't understand why B is the correct answer.
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