Construction Management
When you hire CD Barnes as a Construction Manager, you are hiring our firm to act as your agent, before and during construction. In essence, we become an interim member of your staff, acting solely in your interest.
Typically, you pay the construction manager a project fee. Depending on your preference, you may pay architects and subcontractors directly, or the contractor may pay them for you. This arrangement offers you considerable day-to-day control over the project and it minimizes demands on your time. And, of course, it can save you money.
Expert Management On Your Side
In a Construction Management arrangement, CD Barnes Associates effectively becomes your
on-staff experts. We can help you assess your needs, find the ideal site, arrange all necessary site testing, handle zoning issues, help you find the right architect, create and manage design and production schedules, work with you and the architect to help create viable plans, secure and manage subcontractors and provide bonding to insure project completion. All of this with the ultimate goal of completing your project on time and on budget.
The Importance of Bonding
The last step listed above, overall project bonding, ensures that if anything were to happen to the contractor or his firm, project management would be completed. Some companies may suggest that, since subcontractors are bonded, overall bonding is unnecessary; however, subcontractor bonding covers only parts of construction, plumbing, for instance, or electrical work. Construction bonds aren’t inexpensive, but they are critically important. To obtain bonding, a Construction Management firm must be well-financed or credit-worthy. CD Barnes Associates is both.
Clear Lines of Authority
As your agent, the Construction Manager represents your interests exclusively. There’s no pressure to make a profit or meet an unrealistic bid. Architects, engineers and subcontractors all know that the Construction Manager is acting as your representative, which can help enhance efficiency and teamwork.
Should You Try Construction Management?
The Construction Management process tends to yield faster turn-around and smoother sailing than traditional General Contracting. In contrast to the Design/Build process (in which the construction firm assumes responsibility for the entire project), the Construction Management firm simply acts as your company’s agent.
Why choose C.D. Barnes Associates?
To get the job done right, a Construction Management firm must be not only experienced and knowledgeable, but also trusted by architects and subcontractors. Since 1954, C.D. Barnes Associates has built a reputation for honest, forthright dealings within our industry. We’ve helped solve some of West Michigan’s most complex building problems and we enjoy long-term, solid relationships with reliable subcontractors. Finally, our solid financial standing means we have exceptional capacity to bond your overall job.
Every firm that offers Construction Management services has a unique approach, and we hope this gives you an insight into our approach. We’d be glad to answer any questions you might have. Please feel free to contact Todd Oosting at 616.241.4491 or email him at todd@cdbarnes.com
“Thanks for constructing two great buildings! We are proud to operate from these facilities and the professionalism of your firm is easily highlighted when you walk the project. Thanks again for a job well done!”
Michael H. Price
President, Mercantile Bank
