Construction Manager as Advisor is described as the Owner contracting with an Architect, Contractor, and CM; CM serves as an early consultant to accelerate the project. Which statement best describes this arrangement?

• A. It brings the CM on early as a consultant, enabling faster decisions
• B. It delays critical decisions
• C. It increases cost and reduces speed
• D. It brings the CM on later as a construction manager

Answer: (A)

Construction Manager as Adviser places the CM in early, consultative hands with the owner and design team. By bringing the CM on board during design, the team gains immediate input on constructability, sequencing, cost, and procurement strategies. This early collaboration surfaces issues before they become costly changes, enabling faster, more informed decisions and a smoother path to construction. The arrangement is best described as bringing the CM on early as a consultant to accelerate decisions. It isn’t about delaying decisions, increasing cost and slowing pace, or bringing the CM in later.