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INSTRUCTOR: 
Nils J. Gransberg, Ph.D., AC, A.M.ASCE

Purpose and Background

Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) project delivery is a well-established alternative delivery method utilized by public owners to delivery complex or otherwise constrained projects where sophisticated construction expertise is needed during the design process to achieve project objectives.

This course will provide instruction on the fundaments of construction-centric project delivery, integrating the construction manager into the design process via preconstruction services, models for delivering CM/GC projects, contract considerations, design administration, payment and pricing provisions, and CM/GC imperatives. Instruction will consist of traditional lecture modules and high impact cases studies as practical exercises.

Benefits and Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

1. Select projects that will potentially benefit from CM/GC delivery.
2. Develop a CM‐type contract pricing structure that leads to a guaranteed maximum price (GMP).
3. Explain the complex relationships between design and construction in CM/GC as compared to other delivery methods.
4. Accrue both time and cost savings by properly implementing a CM‐based project delivery program.

Assessment of Learning Outcomes

Students' achievement of the learning outcomes will be assessed via a short post-assessment (true-false, multiple choice and fill in the blank questions).

Who Should Attend?

• Civil Engineers
• Project Managers
• Owner’s Representatives (Public & Private)
• Architects
• General Contractors
• Construction Professionals

Outline

• Introduction to Alternative Project Delivery
• The Business Case for CM/GC
• Case Study #1: Design Liability
• CM/GC Procurement Models
• CM/GC Evaluation and Award Procedures
• Case Study #2: Proposal Evaluation
• Preconstruction Services in a CM/GC Contract
• CM/GC Design and Construction Contract Administration
• Case Study #3: Unforeseen Conditions
• CM/GC Project Pricing Provision Models
• Case Study #4: Contingency Management

How to Earn your CEUs/PDHs

This online course is worth 2.1 CEUs /21 PDHs. To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to complete a short on-line post-test and receive a passing score of 70% or higher within 30 days of the course.

How do I convert CEUs to PDHs?

1.0 CEU = 10 PDHs [Example: 0.1 CEU = 1 PDH]

Seminar Location:
American Society of Civil Engineers
1801 Alexander Bell Dr
Reston, VA 20191
703-295-6300
www.asce.org