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sed to improve the cost and buildability of proposals as they develop, as well as to advise on packaging, the risks of interfaces between packages, and the selection of trade contractors. Construction managers are often appointed at the end of the concept design stage.

Construction management procurement method is suitable for the project which is flexible in design, procurement, construction strategy. Only the client with rich experience in construction is suggested to use this procurement. The project that need not the price certainty before commencement is also suitable to use it.

The advantage that provided by this procurement to the client is the prices of the project may be lower due to direct contracts with trade contractors. Client no need to pay a premium to accommodate the changes in design. The client has a means of redress to trade contractors through direct contractual links. Overlapping design and construction can reduce the overall project duration.

Design and Manage(DM)

Design and Manage strategy is similar to management contracts. Under a design and manage contract, the contractor is paid a fee and assumes responsibility, not only for works contractors but also for the design team. There are two common variations in design and manage. The first variation is the contractor will take responsibility for project design, management organisation designs and manages the work. It is generally for a fee and delivers the project by employing works contractors as its subcontractors to design or construct. The second variation is the consultant take responsibility to project designer or manager. He is the client’s agent, who designs and manages the work, obtains subcontract tenders from works contractors who then each enter into a direct contract with the client.