More and more public agencies across the country are beginning to authorize and embrace the General Contractor/Construction Manager (GC/CM) model of delivering public works projects, following the lead of what has been common in the private sector for some time.
Differences by State: At least 22 states currently authorize some form of GC/CM, although the terminology and practices differ by state and sometimes by local agency. In some locations, it is referred to as CM/CG or CM at Risk, or CMAR.
Early Selection of Key Subcontractors: In the State of Washington, last year the Legislature approved a new law that is taking GC/CM to the next phase of effectiveness. RCW 39.10.385 authorizes the selection of mechanical and electrical subcontractors early in the life of the project (during the preconstruction phase) through a similar process by which public agencies select the GC/CM (qualifications and prices for fee and general conditions). The cost of the subcontract work is then negotiated. Only a couple of GC/CMs and public agencies have taken advantage of this new law to date.
Half-Day Seminar: The Northwest Construction Consumer Council (NWCCC) is sponsoring a half-day seminar on the new law, bringing together individuals who have actually implemented its provisions.
What: Changing Project Delivering at the UW through Innovation, Integration, and Adoption of MC/CM and EC/CM
When: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 (8:00 a.m. to noon)
Where: University of Washington Campus, PACCAR Hall
Cost:
- Free for NWCCC members
- $99 for non-NWCCC members
Participants:
- Eric Smith, Director of Major Projects, University of Washington, Capital Projects Office
- Will Dann, THA Architects
- Troy Bloedel, Lease Crutcher Lewis
- Steve Tatge, University of Washington
- James Thomas, GLUMAC
- Judy Ebmeyer, GLUMAC
- Dave Nehren, Hermanson Company (Mechanical)
- Tim Nelson, Nelson Electric
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