Who provides the pre-construction services for CMAR?

• A. Owner
• B. Architect
• C. Contractor
• D. Construction Manager

Answer: (C)

In CMAR, the party providing pre-construction services is the contractor acting as the Construction Manager. This entity collaborates with the owner and design team during the design phase to offer cost estimates, constructability reviews, scheduling input, risk assessment, and value engineering. Their construction experience helps shape the design to be more buildable and cost-predictable, which is essential before establishing a GMP. The owner maintains overall control and funding, while the architect focuses on the design, but the Construction Manager’s early involvement is what delivers the pre-construction services. In this setup, the contractor (as CM) brings the practical construction perspective that informs decisions well before actual construction begins.