During the Design Phase, the CM's services may NOT relate principally to which of the following?

During the Design Phase, the CM's services may NOT relate principally to which of the following?

• A. Providing recommendations as to the separation of the construction contracts into various categories of work.
• B. Developing time and sequencing considerations related to design alternatives prepared by the Designer.
• C. Commenting on clarity, consistency and coordination of the design documentation.
• D. Assist in attracting bidders, prequalifying bidders.

Answer: (D)

During the Design Phase, the Construction Manager acts as an advisor to keep the project within budget and schedule, while helping the design team with constructability, sequencing, and coordination. They develop time and sequencing ideas tied to the design options so the team can compare how different approaches affect the overall plan, and they may suggest how to structure the work into contract packages to optimize procurement and coordination. However, attracting bidders and prequalifying bidders is a procurement activity that occurs when the project moves toward bidding, not a primary Design Phase service. Because of that, assisting with bidder outreach and prequalification is not principally related to the Design Phase.

During the Design Phase, the Construction Manager acts as an advisor to keep the project within budget and schedule, while helping the design team with constructability, sequencing, and coordination. They develop time and sequencing ideas tied to the design options so the team can compare how different approaches affect the overall plan, and they may suggest how to structure the work into contract packages to optimize procurement and coordination. However, attracting bidders and prequalifying bidders is a procurement activity that occurs when the project moves toward bidding, not a primary Design Phase service. Because of that, assisting with bidder outreach and prequalification is not principally related to the Design Phase.