In the design phase, which item is a CM milestone?

In the design phase, which item is a CM milestone?

• A. Administration and Coordination of Design Contracts
• B. Bidder Pre-Qualification
• C. Bidders Interest Campaign
• D. Development of Bidders List

Answer: (A)

Administering and coordinating design contracts marks a key milestone in the design phase. This milestone shows the construction manager has set up and is actively managing the agreements with design professionals, establishing clear interfaces among architects, engineers, and specialty consultants, and creating the processes for design reviews, approvals, and change management. By coordinating deliverables and ensuring the design work stays aligned with the project’s scope, budget, and schedule, the CM helps prevent miscommunications and delays as the project progresses toward construction. The other items are tied to the procurement/bid process rather than design phase milestones: preparing bidders and generating interest or lists are activities that occur when moving toward bidding, not during design contract administration.

Administering and coordinating design contracts marks a key milestone in the design phase. This milestone shows the construction manager has set up and is actively managing the agreements with design professionals, establishing clear interfaces among architects, engineers, and specialty consultants, and creating the processes for design reviews, approvals, and change management. By coordinating deliverables and ensuring the design work stays aligned with the project’s scope, budget, and schedule, the CM helps prevent miscommunications and delays as the project progresses toward construction.

The other items are tied to the procurement/bid process rather than design phase milestones: preparing bidders and generating interest or lists are activities that occur when moving toward bidding, not during design contract administration.