As an integrated design and construction firm, Cutler Associates is a strong proponent of a team approach to building projects. The construction management method of project delivery creates a partnership among the owner, architect and contractor and enables each to communicate goals, ideas and concerns as early as the planning phase. Early involvement of a construction manager leads to:

• Better value;
• More effective cost control;
• Early schedule information and the ability to fast track;
• Enhanced teambuilding

Cutler Associates typically works as Construction Manager at Risk, providing preconstruction pricing, scheduling and constructability reviews, culminating in the establishment of a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for the project. With the acceptance of the GMP, the owner transfers the risk of cost overrun to Cutler Associates, yet retains the potential for savings if the actual cost is lower.