At Benmar Construction, our CMAR approach is built around collaboration, accountability, and informed decision-making. By becoming involved during the early stages of a commercial or industrial project, our team can provide valuable insight into constructability, material selection, phasing, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, and cost control. This creates a more organized process and helps the owner move forward with greater confidence.
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For owners who want professional guidance, transparent communication, and strong construction management from concept through completion, CMAR offers a practical and efficient solution. Benmar Construction works to protect the owner’s investment by helping align the design, budget, and construction process while maintaining a clear focus on quality, performance, and long-term value.
Construction Manager at Risk, often referred to as CMAR, is a collaborative project delivery method that brings the construction team into the project early to support planning, budgeting, scheduling, constructability, and overall project coordination. This approach allows the owner, design team, and construction manager to work together before construction begins, helping create a more informed and efficient path forward.
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With CMAR, Benmar Construction works alongside the owner, architect, engineers, subcontractors, and trade partners during the preconstruction phase to help evaluate the project scope, identify potential challenges, review construction details, and provide budget guidance. By being involved early, our team can offer practical insight into materials, methods, scheduling, site conditions, and cost-saving opportunities before final construction documents are complete.
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As the project progresses, the construction manager may establish a Guaranteed Maximum Price, also known as a GMP. This provides the owner with greater cost clarity while assigning responsibility for construction performance to the construction manager. The CMAR method is designed to promote accountability, transparency, and collaboration while helping reduce risk throughout the construction process.
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CMAR is especially valuable for commercial and industrial projects that require careful planning, clear communication, and strong cost control. It is well suited for projects where the owner wants the benefit of contractor expertise early in the design process while maintaining an organized and professional approach from planning through completion.
THE CMAR PROCESS
1. Early Engagement and Planning
Benmar Construction becomes involved during the early planning or design phase to better understand the owner’s goals, project requirements, site conditions, budget expectations, and scheduling needs. This early involvement helps establish a clear direction before construction begins.
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2. Pre-construction and Budgeting
Our team provides pre-construction support that may include preliminary budgeting, cost estimating, constructability reviews, scheduling input, subcontractor coordination, material review, and value engineering recommendations. This helps align the project scope with the owner’s budget and timeline.
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3. Collaborative Design Support
Benmar Construction works closely with the owner and design team to review plans, identify potential issues, and recommend practical construction solutions. This collaboration helps improve efficiency and reduce the likelihood of costly changes once work is underway.
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4. Guaranteed Maximum Price
Once the design has reached the appropriate stage, a Guaranteed Maximum Price may be established. This gives the owner a clearer understanding of project costs and creates a defined framework for moving forward with construction.
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5. Construction and Closeout
During construction, Benmar Construction manages field operations, subcontractor coordination, safety, quality control, scheduling, and communication. Our team remains focused on delivering a completed project that meets the owner’s expectations, supports the intended use of the space, and reflects a high standard of craftsmanship.
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6. Build With Confidence Through CMAR
Choosing Benmar Construction as your construction manager provides a structured approach to complex commercial and industrial projects. From early planning and budgeting to construction management and final closeout, our team is committed to clear communication, professional coordination, and quality execution.