Project Delivery - NCARB Mock Exam Question
Would anyone help me understand this PjM mock exam Q/A?
Question: An Architect is working on a large project with a construction manager (CM) as-constructor. All designers and engineers have been retained and the design is approximately 50% complete. Due to the size of 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
Your answer: C
Correct Answer: B
Correct Response: Using a CM-as-advisor delivery method will allow the CM as-contractor and the design team to continue in their current roles with their current responsibilities. It will also allow for the writing of smaller construction contracts once the design is complete.
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The main point of the prelude to the question is that all design and construction team members are to continue in their current roles. The CM will be retained on the project, thus DB and DBB are ruled out. CM as advisor allows the CM to stay on in a similar but lesser role than CM as constructor.
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