As Construction
Managers, PERSIMMON works to provide the construction industry
with innovative solutions that are more flexible and tailored
to the Owner's individual requirements. The traditional Owner-Architect-Contractor
relationship, although appropriate in many instances, is not
always the most effective method in the golf, resort and recreation
industry, which involves a great deal of artistic and creative
influence.
As a result, construction management arrangements provide
the Owner with options that can provide many of the following
advantages:
Construction Management (CM) is based on a fixed fee for managing
the project, with possible incentives for providing the Owner
with savings. The CM fee is significantly less than the mark-up
charged by the General Contractor.
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CM works strictly in the best interest of the Owner
and is not motivated by earning a profit or mark-up
on trades and suppliers as is the case with a general
contractor.
• The CM arrangement sets in place a productive
and non-confrontational relationship between the Owner,
Architect and Construction Team, which allows for
the quick resolution of problems or changes that occur
in the field.
• The CM allows flexibility with respect to utilizing
local trades and suppliers and also allows the Owner
to be involved with this decision. Using the lowest
priced sub-trade or supplier is not always the best
decision.
• CM sets up a direct interaction between the
Owner's Operational Staff and the Trades and Suppliers,
thus helping to ensure a much more effective after
sales service relationship.
• CM arrangement encourages a more effective
interface between all phases of the project and typically
may include civil municipal work, building construction
and landscape.
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Regardless
of the scope of work or the size of the project, PERSIMMON
will provide the Owner with a strong method of accountability,
aggressive problem solving, contract administration, budget
tracking and up-to-date scheduling.
