What does Construction Manager-as-Agent arrangement entail?

What does Construction Manager-as-Agent arrangement entail?

• A. The owner contracts with the Construction Manager who acts as his agent and contracts with the Architect, and Contractor.
• B. The CM acts only as a consultant with no authority.
• C. The CM replaces the architect in the contract.
• D. The CM is used only for scheduling meetings.

Answer: (A)

In Construction Manager‑as‑Agent, the owner hires a Construction Manager to act on the owner’s behalf in arranging design and construction services. The owner contracts with the CM, who then contracts with the Architect and with the Contractor to deliver the project. The CM’s role is to manage, coordinate, and authorize these design and construction contracts on the owner’s behalf, while the owner retains overall control and liability. This setup keeps the CM as an agent rather than a separate contractor, and the CM does not replace the architect or limit the owner’s contracting relationships to meetings—it's about the CM managing the process and signing contracts with the design and construction teams for the owner.

In Construction Manager‑as‑Agent, the owner hires a Construction Manager to act on the owner’s behalf in arranging design and construction services. The owner contracts with the CM, who then contracts with the Architect and with the Contractor to deliver the project. The CM’s role is to manage, coordinate, and authorize these design and construction contracts on the owner’s behalf, while the owner retains overall control and liability. This setup keeps the CM as an agent rather than a separate contractor, and the CM does not replace the architect or limit the owner’s contracting relationships to meetings—it's about the CM managing the process and signing contracts with the design and construction teams for the owner.