DELIVERY METHODS

Over the past fifteen years, the Moseley Key Personnel have delivered projects under the following types of contracts: Lump Sum, Design-Build and Construction Management-Agency.

The Lump Sum approach provides a fixed lump sum cost based on the owner's construction drawings and specification. At one time, this was probably the most popular form of delivery; however, it typically does not include the contractor from early involvement and is not open hook. The lump sum approach can be effective where project requirements are very well defined and subsequent owner changes are unlikely.

The GMP is a Cost-Plus Owner-Contractor Agreement (Where the Basis of Payment is the Cost of the Work with an Option for Preconstruction Services) is intended for use on construction projects that are not sufficiently defined so as to allow for a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). Those projects include “fast-track” projects that are under construction while the construction documents are being produced; or where the final design of the project is still a matter undecided by the owner.

The Design/Build approach is experiencing resurgence in popularity. Under this method, Moseley not only hires the subcontractors and suppliers, it also contracts directly with the designers. The owner need only deal with one entity which relieves the owner from the task of coordinating the various parties. Decisions can be made quickly, and the design/construction process is streamlined. Delays and cost overruns are minimal. The concept of team is critical. The owner may select open book accounting and the cost of construction can be based on the cost of the work plus a pre-negotiated fee. There may be shared savings.

Construction Management-Agency is a delivery method whereby Moseley is a pure agent for the owner and does not hold any contracts. In many ways, it is as if an owner adds Moseley to its staff. The service and benefits offered under this method are very similar to Construction Management at Risk with the significant exception that the construction manager is not at risk for the final cost or schedule. This is a very effective method of delivery for certain types of projects.

The needs of the owner and the type of project dictate the best method of delivery. Moseley is open to whatever method is best for the owner.