Construction management (CM)

Construction management (CM)

A project delivery system that uses a construction manager to facilitate the design and construction of a project by organising and directing men, materials, and equipment to accomplish the purpose of the designer. A professional service that applies effective management techniques to the planning, design, and construction of a project from inception to completion for the purpose of controlling time, cost and quality, as defined by the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA).

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Category: Project management
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