In a CM at-risk contract, who typically develops and controls the schedule?

In a CM at-risk contract, who typically develops and controls the schedule?

• A. CM
• B. Owner
• C. Design Team
• D. General Contractor

Answer: (A)

In a CM at-risk arrangement, the Construction Manager takes the lead in coordinating the project from design through construction and is responsible for delivering it on time and within budget. Because the CM bears the construction responsibilities and the risk for schedule performance, they develop the master schedule and maintain control over it. They work with the design team to capture design milestones and with subcontractors to sequence work and allocate durations, then establish a baseline schedule that serves as the primary tool for tracking progress, forecasting completion, and evaluating the time impact of changes. The owner sets overall goals and approves milestones, but the CM owns the schedule and drives updates, adjustments, and recovery plans to keep the project on track. This accountability for construction sequencing and timely delivery is why the schedule is developed and controlled by the Construction Manager.

In a CM at-risk arrangement, the Construction Manager takes the lead in coordinating the project from design through construction and is responsible for delivering it on time and within budget. Because the CM bears the construction responsibilities and the risk for schedule performance, they develop the master schedule and maintain control over it. They work with the design team to capture design milestones and with subcontractors to sequence work and allocate durations, then establish a baseline schedule that serves as the primary tool for tracking progress, forecasting completion, and evaluating the time impact of changes. The owner sets overall goals and approves milestones, but the CM owns the schedule and drives updates, adjustments, and recovery plans to keep the project on track. This accountability for construction sequencing and timely delivery is why the schedule is developed and controlled by the Construction Manager.