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It is acknowledged by reader that information to be furnished in this business plan is in all respects confidential in nature, other than information which is in the public domain through other means and that any disclosure or use of same by reader may cause serious harm or damage to [YOUR COMPANY NAME]. Upon request, this document is to be immediately returned to [YOUR COMPANY NAME]. ___________________ Signature ___________________ Name (typed or printed) ___________________ Date This is a business plan. 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Each service is tailored to the client and their particular interests. Location [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is located in [YOUR CITY], [YOUR STATE/PROVINCE]. The Company [YOUR COMPANY NAME] provides home building, home renovation/addition, and consulting services. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is a limited liability corporation owned by [YOUR NAME]. [YOUR NAME] brings 17 years of experience to the home building industry. Awards 2010 contractor of the year - Runner-up Company Affiliations North American Remodeling Industry (NARI) Builders Association of [YOUR STATE/PROVINCE] (BAM) Builders Association of the [YOUR CITY] (BATC) Better Business Bureau (BBB) Builders Blub [YOUR STATE/PROVINCE] 200 Services Home Building Design Home Renovation Additions Consulting In the near future the company will provide green energy construction. The Market The U.S. residential construction market was $363 billion in 2008, down 41% from its high of $620 billion in 2006. The home renovations market was $188 billion in 2008, down 18% percent from 2007. The target market consists of 11 communities including [YOUR CITY] with approximately 124,114 homes as potential customers for the Company. The construction market is quite competitive. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] will differentiate itself by providing exceptional service and ensuring quality over quantity for each project. Financial Considerations The marketing research and tailored marketing strategy described in this business plan will result in after-tax profits of $52,000 in 2011, increasing to nearly $192,000 in after-tax profits within three years. It is estimated that for the Company to break-even, $57,362 in revenue is needed and the cash from operations is projected to reach $1,600,000 by 2013. The Company will re-pay its Long-term liability in full by the end of 2013 to provide a stronger financial position. With the ability to generate the additional cash flow, it is assumed that the company will seek to use this asset to expand its markets and production capacity in future years. The major focus for funding: Small business funding Working with Habitat for Humanity within the community Donation of labor for rebuilding efforts in Haiti Hire new employees within the community; veterans, minorities and unemployed Company to become \"LEED Certified\" Promote construction with the use of \"green\" materials and applications for environmental and energy efficiency Chart: Highlights 1.1 Objectives [YOUR COMPANY NAME] has four main objectives: Continued growth as the Company has done since its inception almost ten years ago. Retain 75% or better sales rate. Become \"LEED Certified\" and build 2-3 new \"Green\" homes within 1st year of certification. Continue to expand sales with repeat clients and referrals. 1.2 Mission [YOUR COMPANY NAME]'s mission is to provide the customer with complete satisfaction when it comes to their project and satisfying all their needs at an exceptional value while completing the project in a timely manner. Whether it's a simple bathroom remodel or a whole house remodel all projects will be handled with the utmost professionalism. 1.3 Keys to Success [YOUR COMPANY NAME]'s keys to success include: Giving customers a positive experience that they didn't expect. Provide all the services needed to create a quality project. Create spaces that are inviting and showing the personality of the client. 2.0 Company Summary [YOUR COMPANY NAME] is headquartered in [YOUR CITY], [YOUR STATE/PROVINCE], and was established in 1998 by [YOUR NAME]. 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Number is [Insert], and its Business License Number is [insert]. Independent Contractor has complied with all Federal, State, and local laws regarding business permits, sales permits, licenses, reporting requirements, tax withholding requirements, and other legal requirements of any kind that may be required to carry out said business and the Scope of Work which is to be performed as an Independent Contractor pursuant to this Agreement. Independent Contractor is or remains open to conducting similar tasks or activities for clients other than the Company and holds themselves out to the public to be a separate business entity. Company desires to engage and contract for the services of the Independent Contractor to perform certain tasks as set forth below. Independent Contractor desires to enter into this Agreement and perform as an independent contractor for the company and is willing to do so on the terms and conditions set forth below. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual promises and conditions contained in this Agreement, the Parties agree as follows: TERMS This Agreement shall be effective commencing [Date], and shall continue until terminated at the completion of the Scope of Work which shall occur no later than [Date] or by either party as otherwise provided herein. STATUS OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR This Agreement does not constitute a hiring by either party. It is the parties intentions that Independent Contractor shall have an independent contractor status and not be an employee for any purposes, including, but not limited to, [laws]. Independent Contractor shall retain sole and absolute discretion in the manner and means of carrying out their activities and responsibilities under this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be considered or construed to be a partnership or joint venture, and the Company shall not be liable for any obligations incurred by Independent Contractor unless specifically authorized in writing. Independent Contractor shall not act as an agent of the Company, ostensibly or otherwise, nor bind the Company in any manner, unless specifically authorized to do so in writing. TASKS, DUTIES, AND SCOPE OF WORK Independent Contractor agrees to devote as much time, attention, and energy as necessary to complete or achieve the following: [Describe]. The above to be referred to in this Agreement as the \"Scope of Work\". It is expected that the Scope of Work will completed by [Date]. Independent Contractor shall additionally perform any and all tasks and duties associated with the Scope of Work set forth above, including but not limited to, work being performed already or related change orders. Independent Contractor shall not be entitled to engage in any activities which are not expressly set forth by this Agreement. The books and records related to the Scope of Work set forth in this Agreement shall be maintained by the Independent Contractor at the Independent Contractor's principal place of business and open to inspection by Company during regular working hours. Documents to which Company will be entitled to inspect include, but are not limited to, any and all contract documents, change orders/purchase orders and work authorized by Independent Contractor or Company on existing or potential projects related to this Agreement. Independent Contractor shall be responsible to the management and directors of Company, but Independent Contractor will not be required to follow or establish a regular or daily work schedule. Supply all necessary equipment, materials and supplies. Independent Contractor will not rely on the equipment or offices of Company for completion of tasks and duties set forth pursuant to this Agreement. Any advice given Independent Contractors regarding the scope of work shall be considered a suggestion only, not an instruction. Company retains the right to inspect, stop, or alter the work of Independent Contractor to assure its conformity with this Agreement. ASSURANCE OF SERVICES Independent Contractor will assure that the following individuals (the \"Key Employees\") will be available to perform, and will perform, the Services hereunder until they are completed (identify by title and name as applicable): [Name of Key Employee, Title] [Name of Key Employee, Title] The Key Employees may be changed only with the prior written approval of the Company, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. COMPENSATION Independent Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for performing those tasks and duties related to the Scope of Work as follows: [Describe] Such compensation shall become due and payable to Independent Contractor in the following time, place, and manner: [Describe] NOTICE CONCERNING WITHHOLDING OF TAXES Independent Contractor recognizes and understands that it will receive a [specify tax] statement and related tax statements, and will be required to file corporate and/or individual tax returns and to pay taxes in accordance with all provisions of applicable Federal and State law. Independent Contractor hereby promises and agrees to indemnify the Company for any damages or expenses, including attorney's fees, and legal expenses, incurred by the Company as a result of independent contractor's failure to make such required payments. AGREEMENT TO WAIVE RIGHTS TO BENEFITS Independent Contractor hereby waives and foregoes the right to receive any benefits given by Company to its regular employees, including, but not limited to, health benefits, vacation and sick leave benefits, profit sharing plans, etc. This waiver is applicable to all non-salary benefits which might otherwise be found to accrue to the Independent Contractor by virtue of their services to Company, and is effective for the entire duration of Independent Contractor's agreement with Company. This waiver is effective independently of Independent Contractor's employment status as adjudged for taxation purposes or for any other purpose. Neither this Agreement, nor any duties or obligations under this Agreement may be assigned by either party without the consent of the other. TERMINATION This Agreement may be terminated prior to the completion or achievement of the Scope of Work by either party giving [number] days written notice. Such termination shall not prejudice any other remedy to which the terminating party may be entitled, either by law, in equity, or under this Agreement. NON-DISCLOSURE OF TRADE SECRETS, CUSTOMER LISTS AND OTHER PROPRIETARY INFORMATION Independent Contractor agrees not to disclose or communicate, in any manner, either during or after Independent Contractor's agreement with Company, information about Company, its operations, clientele, or any other information, that relate to the business of Company including, but not limited to, the names of its customers, its marketing strategies, operations, or any other information of any kind which would be deemed confidential, a trade secret, a customer list, or other form of proprietary information of Company. Independent Contractor acknowledges that the above information is material and confidential and that it affects the profitability of Company. 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TERM Unless both parties mutually agree on an extension, this contract will automatically terminate on [SPECIFY]. PERFORMANCE The parties agree to do everything possible to ensure that the terms of this Agreement take effect. PAYMENT FOR SERVICES In exchange for the Services rendered, a payment of [SPECIFY] will be made to the Contractor upon completion of the scheduled Services described in this Contract. If an invoice is not paid on the due date, interest will be added to the current balance. These amounts shall be payable, and the Customer shall pay all overdue amounts at the lesser of [SPECIFY] per cent per annum or the maximum percentage permitted by applicable law. Or Customer will pay Contractor as follows: [SPECIFY]. DELIVERY OF SERVICES The Contractor will exercise due diligence in the provision of services. 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Information a Party lawfully receives from a third Party without restriction on disclosure and without breach of a non-disclosure obligation. Information that the Receiving Party knew prior to receiving any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Information that the Receiving Party independently develops without reliance on any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Each Party agrees that it will not disclose to any third Party or use any Confidential Information disclosed to it by the other Party except when expressly permitted in writing by the other Party. Each Party also agrees that it will take all reasonable measures to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information of the other Party in its possession or control. TERM The term of this Agreement is [number] of [years/months] from the date of execution by both Parties. 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It's important to have all parties involved in the change order process review and sign off on the document to ensure clear communication and agreement regarding the modifications to the project. CHANGE ORDER Project Details Project Name: [Enter Project Name] Project ID/Number: [Enter Project ID/Number] Client/Customer: [Client/Customer Name] Project Manager: [Project Manager Name] Original Project Details Scope of Work: [Describe the original scope of work] Project Timeline: [Original Project Start Date] to [Original Project End Date] Budget: [Original Budget Amount] Requested Changes Change Description: [Describe the requested change(s) in detail] Reason for Change: [Explain the reason or necessity for the change] Impact Assessment Scope Change: [Specify how the scope of work is affected]","Change Order","2","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/change-order-D13613.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/13613.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#13613.xml",{"title":165,"description":6},"change order",[167,168],{"label":111,"url":112},{"label":169,"url":170},"Business Procedures","business-procedures","/template/change-order-D13613",false,{"seo":174,"reviewer":187,"legal_disclaimer":191,"quick_facts":192,"at_a_glance":194,"personas":198,"variants":223,"glossary":251,"clauses":287,"how_to_fill":338,"common_mistakes":379,"faqs":404,"industries":432,"comparisons":449,"diy_vs_lawyer":463,"jurisdictions":476,"related_template_ids_curated":497,"schema":507,"classification":508},{"meta_title":175,"meta_description":176,"primary_keyword":177,"secondary_keywords":178},"Construction Management Agreement Template | Free Word Download","Free construction management agreement template covering scope, fees, scheduling, risk allocation, and termination.","construction management agreement template",[179,180,181,182,183,184,185,186],"construction management contract template","construction management agreement free","construction management agreement word","cm agreement template","construction management contract pdf","owner construction manager agreement","construction project management contract","construction management services agreement",{"name":188,"credential":189,"reviewed_date":190},"Bruno Goulet","CEO, Business in a Box","2026-05-02",true,{"difficulty":193,"legal_review_recommended":191,"signature_required":191,"notarization_required":172},"advanced",{"what_it_is":195,"when_you_need_it":196,"whats_inside":197},"A Construction Management Agreement is a legally binding contract between a property owner and a construction manager (CM) that defines the scope of management services, fee structure, schedule obligations, risk allocation, and termination rights for a construction project. This free Word download gives you a professionally structured starting point you can edit online and export as PDF for execution before any mobilization begins.\n","Use it whenever you engage a professional construction manager to oversee subcontractors, coordinate scheduling, manage budgets, and act as the owner's representative on a commercial, residential, or infrastructure project. It is essential before the CM incurs any project costs on your behalf.\n","Scope of construction management services, compensation model (lump sum, fee-plus-cost, or GMP), project schedule and milestone obligations, authority to bind subcontracts, insurance and indemnification requirements, change order procedures, and termination rights with cost-settlement provisions.\n",[199,203,207,211,215,219],{"title":200,"use_case":201,"icon_asset_id":202},"Real estate developers","Engaging a CM to oversee ground-up construction while managing investor capital","persona-real-estate-developer",{"title":204,"use_case":205,"icon_asset_id":206},"General contractors","Formalizing construction management services for an owner who retains trade contracts","persona-contractor",{"title":208,"use_case":209,"icon_asset_id":210},"Commercial property owners","Hiring a CM to manage a tenant improvement or renovation project","persona-commercial-property-owner",{"title":212,"use_case":213,"icon_asset_id":214},"Government and municipal agencies","Procuring professional CM services for publicly funded infrastructure projects","persona-government-agency",{"title":216,"use_case":217,"icon_asset_id":218},"Institutional owners","Contracting a CM to deliver a hospital, school, or university facility on behalf of a board","persona-institutional-owner",{"title":220,"use_case":221,"icon_asset_id":222},"Construction management firms","Establishing standard contract terms to protect fee recovery and limit liability exposure","persona-small-business-owner",[224,228,231,235,239,243,247],{"situation":225,"recommended_template":226,"slug":227},"CM takes full financial risk and guarantees project cost","Construction Management at Risk Agreement (CMAR)","construction-management-agreement-D13935",{"situation":229,"recommended_template":230,"slug":227},"CM acts purely as owner's agent with no cost liability","Construction Management as Agent Agreement",{"situation":232,"recommended_template":233,"slug":234},"Single entity designs and builds the project","Design-Build Agreement","build-to-suit-agreement-D12990",{"situation":236,"recommended_template":237,"slug":238},"Traditional general contractor hired to deliver a complete scope","General Contractor Agreement","independent-contractor-agreement-D160",{"situation":240,"recommended_template":241,"slug":242},"Owner needs a guaranteed maximum price on a cost-plus project","Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Contract","minimum-advertised-price-policy-D12888",{"situation":244,"recommended_template":245,"slug":246},"Engaging individual trade contractors directly under CM oversight","Subcontractor Agreement","subcontract-agreement-D172",{"situation":248,"recommended_template":249,"slug":250},"Smaller residential renovation or remodeling project","Home Renovation Contract","renovation-contractor-business-plan-D12039",[252,255,258,261,264,267,269,272,275,278,281,284],{"term":253,"definition":254},"Construction Manager (CM)","The firm or individual hired to plan, coordinate, and oversee all phases of a construction project on behalf of the owner.",{"term":256,"definition":257},"Owner's Representative","A role in which the CM acts as the agent of the property owner, making day-to-day project decisions within agreed authority limits.",{"term":259,"definition":260},"Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)","A contract ceiling above which the construction manager absorbs cost overruns, giving the owner cost certainty on a project.",{"term":262,"definition":263},"Cost of the Work","All direct project costs — labor, materials, subcontractor invoices, permits — that are reimbursable to the CM beyond the management fee.",{"term":265,"definition":266},"Preconstruction Services","CM services provided before construction begins, including scheduling, budgeting, constructability review, and procurement planning.",{"term":159,"definition":268},"A written amendment to the contract that adjusts the scope, cost, or schedule after the original agreement is executed.",{"term":270,"definition":271},"Substantial Completion","The stage at which construction is sufficiently complete for the owner to occupy or use the facility for its intended purpose.",{"term":273,"definition":274},"Retainage","A percentage of each progress payment — typically 5–10% — withheld until substantial completion to incentivize the CM to finish punch-list items.",{"term":276,"definition":277},"Indemnification","A contractual obligation by one party to compensate the other for specified losses, damages, or legal costs arising from the project.",{"term":279,"definition":280},"Force Majeure","A clause excusing a party from performance obligations when extraordinary events beyond their control — floods, strikes, pandemics — prevent timely delivery.",{"term":282,"definition":283},"Liquidated Damages","A pre-agreed dollar amount the CM pays the owner for each day the project exceeds the contractual completion date, representing estimated delay costs.",{"term":285,"definition":286},"Lien Waiver","A document signed by a contractor or subcontractor waiving the right to file a mechanic's lien against the property in exchange for payment.",[288,293,298,303,308,313,318,323,328,333],{"name":289,"plain_english":290,"sample_language":291,"common_mistake":292},"Parties, Project Description, and Recitals","Identifies the owner and the construction manager as legal entities, describes the project by address and scope, and states the intent of the agreement.","This Construction Management Agreement ('Agreement') is entered into as of [DATE] between [OWNER LEGAL NAME], a [STATE] [ENTITY TYPE] ('Owner'), and [CM FIRM LEGAL NAME], a [STATE] [ENTITY TYPE] ('Construction Manager'), for the construction of [PROJECT DESCRIPTION] located at [PROJECT ADDRESS].","Using trade names instead of registered legal entity names. If the CM operates under a DBA, the registered entity must appear in the contract — mismatched names complicate lien rights and insurance claims.",{"name":294,"plain_english":295,"sample_language":296,"common_mistake":297},"Scope of Construction Management Services","Enumerates every service the CM is obligated to perform — from preconstruction budgeting through punch-list closeout — and explicitly excludes services not covered.","Construction Manager shall provide the following services: (a) preconstruction cost estimating and scheduling; (b) procurement of subcontractors and material suppliers; (c) on-site supervision and quality control; (d) progress reporting to Owner on a [WEEKLY / MONTHLY] basis; and (e) project closeout and documentation, as further described in Exhibit A.","Describing scope in vague terms like 'manage the project.' Ambiguous scope is the single most common source of fee disputes — every material service must be enumerated or excluded in writing.",{"name":299,"plain_english":300,"sample_language":301,"common_mistake":302},"Compensation and Fee Structure","States how the CM is paid — fixed fee, percentage of cost, or fee-plus-cost — and sets out the billing cycle, payment terms, and any performance incentives.","Owner shall pay Construction Manager a Construction Management Fee of [LUMP SUM / X% of Cost of the Work], invoiced monthly. Owner shall reimburse the Cost of the Work within [30] days of a properly submitted invoice. Disputed amounts shall not delay payment of undisputed sums.","Failing to define 'Cost of the Work' in the compensation clause. Without a precise definition, the CM and owner will disagree on which expenses are reimbursable, creating invoice disputes on every payment cycle.",{"name":304,"plain_english":305,"sample_language":306,"common_mistake":307},"Project Schedule and Milestone Obligations","Sets the project start date, substantial completion date, and key milestones, along with the CM's obligation to maintain and update the schedule.","Construction Manager shall prepare and maintain a project schedule showing key milestones including: [MILESTONE 1] by [DATE], [MILESTONE 2] by [DATE], and Substantial Completion by [DATE]. Construction Manager shall update the schedule monthly and notify Owner immediately of any delay exceeding [5] business days.","Setting only a final completion date without intermediate milestones. Without milestones, the owner has no early-warning mechanism to detect schedule slippage before it becomes a costly delay.",{"name":309,"plain_english":310,"sample_language":311,"common_mistake":312},"Authority to Enter Subcontracts and Purchase Orders","Defines the CM's authority to bind the owner (or the CM itself) to subcontracts and purchase orders, including per-transaction and aggregate spending limits.","Construction Manager is authorized to enter into subcontracts and purchase orders on behalf of Owner up to $[SINGLE CONTRACT LIMIT] per contract and an aggregate project cost not exceeding $[TOTAL BUDGET]. Any commitment exceeding these limits requires prior written approval from Owner.","Granting unlimited procurement authority. A CM with no spending ceiling can commit the owner to subcontract costs that far exceed the approved budget, creating significant financial exposure.",{"name":314,"plain_english":315,"sample_language":316,"common_mistake":317},"Insurance and Bonding Requirements","Specifies the types and minimum limits of insurance the CM must maintain — general liability, professional liability, workers' compensation, and builder's risk — and requires the owner to be named as an additional insured.","Construction Manager shall maintain: (a) Commercial General Liability insurance with limits of not less than $[X] per occurrence / $[X] aggregate; (b) Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) of not less than $[X]; (c) Workers' Compensation as required by applicable law; and (d) Automobile Liability of not less than $[X] combined single limit. Owner shall be named as additional insured on all policies except Workers' Compensation and Professional Liability.","Omitting professional liability (E&O) coverage from the insurance requirements. General liability does not cover errors in scheduling, budgeting, or CM decision-making — the most likely sources of construction management claims.",{"name":319,"plain_english":320,"sample_language":321,"common_mistake":322},"Change Order Procedure","Establishes the formal process for modifying scope, cost, or schedule, requiring written authorization from the owner before the CM proceeds with any change.","No change to the scope, cost, or schedule of the Project shall be effective unless documented in a written Change Order signed by both parties. Construction Manager shall submit a Change Order Proposal within [5] business days of identifying a potential change, including cost and schedule impact.","Allowing verbal change order approvals as a matter of practice. Undocumented changes are the leading cause of construction disputes — even a single large verbal approval can invalidate the entire fixed-fee or GMP structure.",{"name":324,"plain_english":325,"sample_language":326,"common_mistake":327},"Indemnification and Limitation of Liability","Allocates responsibility for losses, personal injury, property damage, and third-party claims between the owner and CM, and typically caps the CM's aggregate liability at the fee amount or a defined multiplier.","Construction Manager shall indemnify and hold harmless Owner from claims arising from Construction Manager's negligence or willful misconduct. Owner shall indemnify and hold harmless Construction Manager from claims arising from Owner's acts, omissions, or pre-existing site conditions. In no event shall Construction Manager's total liability exceed [the total fees paid under this Agreement / $X].","Using a broad mutual indemnification without carving out the indemnifying party's own negligence. Several US states (anti-indemnity statutes) prohibit clauses that require a party to indemnify another for that other party's own negligence — overly broad language can void the entire indemnification clause.",{"name":329,"plain_english":330,"sample_language":331,"common_mistake":332},"Termination for Convenience and for Cause","Grants each party the right to end the agreement under defined conditions, and specifies the cost-settlement process — including work in place, committed costs, and fee earned — upon termination.","Owner may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon [14] days' written notice. Upon termination for convenience, Owner shall pay Construction Manager: (a) all costs incurred through the termination date; (b) the pro-rata portion of the Construction Management Fee earned; and (c) reasonable demobilization costs. Either party may terminate for Cause upon [7] days' written notice if the other party materially breaches this Agreement and fails to cure within the notice period.","No termination-for-convenience clause at all. Without one, an owner who needs to pause or cancel the project for business reasons — not breach — may have no contractual right to terminate without paying the full remaining fee.",{"name":334,"plain_english":335,"sample_language":336,"common_mistake":337},"Governing Law, Dispute Resolution, and Venue","Specifies which jurisdiction's law governs the contract and whether disputes go to arbitration, mediation, or litigation — including the venue and any mandatory pre-litigation mediation step.","This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of [STATE / PROVINCE]. Any dispute shall first be submitted to non-binding mediation administered by [MEDIATOR / AAA] within [30] days of written notice. If mediation fails, disputes shall be resolved by binding arbitration under [AAA Construction Industry Rules] in [CITY, STATE]. Either party may seek injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction without first mediating.","Specifying a governing law jurisdiction that differs from the project location. Construction law — including lien rights, licensing requirements, and statutory warranties — is location-specific, and a governing-law clause cannot override mandatory local statutes.",[339,344,349,354,359,364,369,374],{"step":340,"title":341,"description":342,"tip":343},1,"Enter the legal entity names and project details","Insert the owner's and CM's full registered legal names, entity types, and state of formation. Include the project address, a brief scope description, and the expected project value.","Verify the CM's contractor license number and confirm it is active in the project's jurisdiction before executing — unlicensed CM work can void lien rights and expose the owner to statutory penalties.",{"step":345,"title":346,"description":347,"tip":348},2,"Define the scope of services precisely","Attach a detailed Exhibit A listing every service the CM will perform, broken into preconstruction and construction phases. Explicitly exclude services that will be provided by the owner's architect, separate consultants, or the owner directly.","The more granular the scope exhibit, the fewer fee disputes you will face. Bullet every deliverable — weekly progress reports, monthly cost reports, RFI logs — not just phase labels.",{"step":350,"title":351,"description":352,"tip":353},3,"Select and populate the compensation model","Choose lump-sum fee, percentage-of-cost, or fee-plus-cost-of-work. If using GMP, specify the GMP amount, the savings-sharing formula, and the contingency allocation. Define 'Cost of the Work' exhaustively in an exhibit.","For percentage-of-cost arrangements, cap the fee at a maximum dollar figure — otherwise the CM has a financial incentive to allow cost overruns.",{"step":355,"title":356,"description":357,"tip":358},4,"Set the schedule with milestone dates","Insert the project start date, substantial completion date, and at least four intermediate milestones (design completion, permit issuance, structural topping-out, and MEP rough-in are standard). Specify the schedule update frequency.","Tie liquidated damages to the substantial completion date, not the final completion date — substantial completion is when the owner needs the facility functional, which is the commercially material deadline.",{"step":360,"title":361,"description":362,"tip":363},5,"Set procurement authority limits","Enter the per-contract and aggregate spending limits the CM may commit without prior written owner approval. Cross-reference these limits against the approved project budget.","Set the single-contract limit at no more than 15–20% of the total project budget — this forces CM consultation on major subcontracts while allowing routine procurement to proceed without delay.",{"step":365,"title":366,"description":367,"tip":368},6,"Specify insurance types, limits, and additional insured requirements","Fill in the minimum coverage limits for each policy type based on project scale. Confirm the owner is named as additional insured on the CM's general liability and auto policies, and require certificates of insurance before execution.","Require the CM's insurance broker to deliver ACORD certificates directly to the owner — certificates delivered by the CM can be altered after the fact.",{"step":370,"title":371,"description":372,"tip":373},7,"Complete the termination and dispute resolution clauses","Confirm the notice periods for termination for convenience and for cause, and verify the cost-settlement formula covers committed subcontract costs, not just incurred costs. Select arbitration or litigation as the dispute mechanism and confirm the venue aligns with the project location.","Include a mandatory 30-day mediation step before arbitration — mediation resolves more than 70% of construction disputes at a fraction of the cost of arbitration.",{"step":375,"title":376,"description":377,"tip":378},8,"Attach all exhibits and execute before mobilization","Confirm that Exhibit A (scope), Exhibit B (project schedule), Exhibit C (fee and cost-of-work definition), and any GMP exhibit are attached and initialed by both parties. Both parties must execute before the CM commits any project costs.","Use a dated digital signature platform to create a timestamped execution record — undated signatures are routinely challenged in construction disputes to determine which party's obligations came first.",[380,384,388,392,396,400],{"mistake":381,"why_it_matters":382,"fix":383},"Vague scope of services","An ambiguous scope clause is the leading cause of CM fee disputes. If the contract says 'manage the project' without specifics, the CM can claim additional compensation for any task the owner assumed was included.","Attach a detailed Exhibit A that itemizes every service by phase, specifies each deliverable, and explicitly excludes services outside the CM's mandate.",{"mistake":385,"why_it_matters":386,"fix":387},"No definition of 'Cost of the Work'","In fee-plus-cost arrangements, an undefined cost-of-work clause allows the CM to pass through overhead, home-office expenses, and markups the owner never intended to pay, inflating the reimbursable cost significantly.","Define Cost of the Work exhaustively in a dedicated exhibit, listing each allowable cost category and capping or excluding CM overhead, profit on subcontracts, and home-office expenses.",{"mistake":389,"why_it_matters":390,"fix":391},"Allowing verbal change order approvals","A single undocumented verbal authorization can unravel a GMP or fixed-fee structure, leaving the owner liable for costs that exceed the approved budget with no written record to contest.","Insert a clause stating that no change is effective until a written Change Order is signed by both parties, and train project staff to enforce it without exception.",{"mistake":393,"why_it_matters":394,"fix":395},"Omitting a termination-for-convenience clause","Without this clause, an owner who needs to cancel the project for business reasons — not CM default — may have no contractual right to terminate, leaving them exposed to a claim for the full remaining fee.","Include a termination-for-convenience provision that limits the owner's payment obligation to work performed and committed costs through the termination date, plus a defined demobilization allowance.",{"mistake":397,"why_it_matters":398,"fix":399},"Governing law jurisdiction misaligned with project location","Construction lien rights, contractor licensing requirements, and statutory warranties are governed by the location where the project is built — not the state where the parties are incorporated. A misaligned governing-law clause cannot override these mandatory local statutes.","Set the governing law to the state or province where the project is physically located, and confirm that the CM holds an active contractor license in that jurisdiction.",{"mistake":401,"why_it_matters":402,"fix":403},"No procurement spending limits","A CM with unlimited authority to enter subcontracts can commit the owner to costs that exceed the approved budget before the owner is aware, eliminating cost control on the project entirely.","Set a per-contract approval threshold — typically $50,000–$100,000 for mid-scale projects — above which every subcontract requires prior written owner approval, and require competitive bidding for major trade packages.",[405,408,411,414,417,420,423,426,429],{"question":406,"answer":407},"What is a construction management agreement?","A construction management agreement is a legally binding contract between a property owner and a professional construction manager that defines the services the CM will provide, how they will be compensated, the project schedule, and each party's rights and responsibilities. It is the primary governing document for the CM relationship and replaces informal arrangements or simple letters of intent before any project costs are committed.\n",{"question":409,"answer":410},"What is the difference between a construction management agreement and a general contractor agreement?","Under a general contractor agreement, the GC takes on the financial risk of the project — typically at a fixed price or GMP — and is responsible for delivering the completed scope. Under a construction management agreement, the CM typically acts as the owner's agent, coordinating subcontractors and managing the budget without bearing the full cost risk. The CM is usually compensated by a management fee rather than a markup on subcontract costs, and trade contracts may be held directly by the owner.\n",{"question":412,"answer":413},"What delivery methods use a construction management agreement?","Two primary delivery methods use a CM agreement: Construction Management as Agent (CM-Agency), where the CM acts purely as the owner's representative with no financial risk, and Construction Management at Risk (CMAR), where the CM provides a GMP and absorbs overruns. A third variant, the Owner's Representative Agreement, is used when the CM oversees the design phase as well. The appropriate variant depends on how much cost risk the owner is willing to transfer.\n",{"question":415,"answer":416},"When should a construction management agreement be signed?","The agreement must be executed before the CM incurs any project costs, enters any subcontract on the owner's behalf, or begins preconstruction services. Allowing the CM to start work before execution eliminates the owner's ability to negotiate scope limitations, fee caps, and liability provisions — courts will imply reasonable compensation for work already performed even without a written contract.\n",{"question":418,"answer":419},"What insurance does a construction manager need to carry?","At minimum, a CM should carry Commercial General Liability (typically $2M–$5M per occurrence on mid-scale projects), Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) covering scheduling and cost management decisions, Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, and Commercial Auto. The owner should also require the CM to maintain or coordinate a Builder's Risk policy covering the project itself. Coverage limits should scale with project value — a $50M project warrants higher limits than a $5M project.\n",{"question":421,"answer":422},"What is a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) in a CM contract?","A GMP is a contractual ceiling on the total cost of the work, above which the CM absorbs overruns rather than passing them to the owner. It converts a cost-plus arrangement into a cost-certain delivery model. The GMP is typically established during preconstruction once design documents are sufficiently complete to price. Savings below the GMP are shared between the owner and CM under a formula negotiated in the agreement.\n",{"question":424,"answer":425},"Can the owner terminate a construction management agreement early?","Yes, if the agreement includes a termination-for-convenience clause — which all well-drafted CM agreements should. On termination for convenience, the owner typically pays the CM for all costs incurred, committed subcontract obligations, the earned portion of the management fee, and agreed demobilization costs. Termination for cause — arising from the CM's material breach — typically allows the owner to complete the project using others and back-charge any excess completion cost against the CM.\n",{"question":427,"answer":428},"Are construction management agreements enforceable without a lawyer?","A well-drafted template is generally enforceable when properly executed for straightforward projects. However, construction management agreements involve complex risk allocation — GMP exposure, lien rights, delay liability, and professional negligence — that varies significantly by jurisdiction and project type. Legal review is strongly recommended for any project above $500K, any CM arrangement involving a GMP, or any project in a jurisdiction with strict contractor licensing or lien laws.\n",{"question":430,"answer":431},"What happens if no construction management agreement is in place?","Without a written agreement, courts impose an implied contract based on the parties' conduct and industry custom — almost always less favorable to the owner than a well-drafted written contract. The CM may claim quantum meruit compensation at market rates for all services rendered, the owner has no contractual basis for liquidated damages or lien protection, and disputes over scope and cost become credibility contests rather than contract interpretation exercises.\n",[433,437,441,445],{"industry":434,"icon_asset_id":435,"specifics":436},"Commercial Real Estate","industry-real-estate","Tenant improvement projects, core-and-shell developments, and portfolio-wide capital programs where the owner retains trade contracts and the CM manages multiple simultaneous scopes.",{"industry":438,"icon_asset_id":439,"specifics":440},"Healthcare","industry-healthtech","Infection control protocols, phased construction in occupied facilities, Joint Commission compliance, and equipment procurement coordination require detailed scope and authority clauses specific to healthcare construction.",{"industry":442,"icon_asset_id":443,"specifics":444},"Government and Infrastructure","industry-government","Public procurement rules, prevailing wage requirements, Davis-Bacon Act compliance, MBE/WBE subcontracting goals, and mandatory public-records retention obligations shape every clause of a government CM agreement.",{"industry":446,"icon_asset_id":447,"specifics":448},"Higher Education","industry-education","Campus master plan alignment, board approval thresholds for change orders, phased delivery around academic calendars, and LEED or sustainability certification requirements are standard considerations for university CM arrangements.",[450,453,456,460],{"vs":237,"vs_template_id":451,"summary":452},"construction-contract-D13714","A general contractor agreement transfers full delivery risk to the GC at a fixed price or GMP — the GC hires and pays all subcontractors and is responsible for the complete scope. A CM agreement typically keeps the owner more involved, with trade contracts often held directly by the owner. Use a GC agreement when you want cost certainty and limited involvement; use a CM agreement when you want transparency and control over subcontractor selection and costs.",{"vs":245,"vs_template_id":454,"summary":455},"subcontractor-agreement-D13716","A subcontractor agreement governs the relationship between the CM (or GC) and a specific trade contractor performing a defined scope — electrical, mechanical, concrete. The CM agreement governs the relationship between the owner and the CM who coordinates those subcontractors. Both documents are needed on a CM-delivery project: the CM agreement sets the management framework, and individual subcontractor agreements bind each trade.",{"vs":457,"vs_template_id":458,"summary":459},"Owner's Representative Agreement","D{PLACEHOLDER_ID}","An owner's representative agreement engages an individual or firm to act as the owner's eyes and ears during design and construction without the procurement authority or cost management responsibilities of a full CM. The CM agreement is broader — the CM directs subcontractors, manages budgets, and may hold financial risk. Use an owner's rep agreement for advisory oversight; use a CM agreement when you need active project management authority.",{"vs":249,"vs_template_id":461,"summary":462},"home-renovation-contract-D13869","A home renovation contract is a simpler bilateral agreement between a homeowner and a single contractor for defined residential work at a fixed price. A construction management agreement is a more complex document suited to multi-trade projects where a professional CM coordinates multiple subcontractors on behalf of the owner. Residential renovation projects rarely require the procurement authority, GMP, or indemnification structures found in a CM agreement.",{"use_template":464,"template_plus_review":468,"custom_drafted":472},{"best_for":465,"cost":466,"time":467},"Straightforward CM-agency arrangements on projects under $500K with a well-defined scope and no GMP structure","Free","1–2 hours",{"best_for":469,"cost":470,"time":471},"Projects between $500K and $5M, GMP arrangements, or CM agreements in jurisdictions with complex lien or licensing laws","$500–$1,500 for a construction attorney review","3–5 business days",{"best_for":473,"cost":474,"time":475},"Projects above $5M, public-sector procurement, CMAR delivery with significant GMP exposure, or multi-jurisdiction infrastructure programs","$2,500–$10,000+","2–4 weeks",[477,482,487,492],{"code":478,"name":479,"flag_asset_id":480,"note":481},"us","United States","flag-us","Construction management licensing requirements vary by state — some states require a general contractor license for any CM holding a GMP, while others regulate CM-agency services separately. Anti-indemnity statutes in states including Texas, California, and Florida prohibit clauses requiring a party to indemnify another for that party's own negligence. Mechanic's lien rights are governed by the project state and cannot be waived by contract in most jurisdictions.",{"code":483,"name":484,"flag_asset_id":485,"note":486},"ca","Canada","flag-ca","Construction liens in Canada are provincially regulated under Construction Act statutes (e.g., Ontario's Construction Act, 2018), which impose mandatory holdback obligations — typically 10% of each progress payment — that override any contractual payment terms. Quebec's Civil Code governs construction relationships differently from common-law provinces, and CM agreements used in Quebec should be reviewed by a Quebec-licensed attorney. Prompt payment legislation now applies in Ontario, Saskatchewan, and several other provinces.",{"code":488,"name":489,"flag_asset_id":490,"note":491},"uk","United Kingdom","flag-uk","Construction contracts in the UK are subject to the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (as amended), which mandates adjudication as a dispute resolution right, requires periodic payment provisions with payment notices, and prohibits pay-when-paid clauses. Construction managers operating under the JCT suite or NEC4 standard forms must ensure any bespoke CM agreement does not conflict with these statutory requirements. CDM Regulations 2015 impose duty-holder obligations on the principal contractor role that a CM may assume.",{"code":493,"name":494,"flag_asset_id":495,"note":496},"eu","European Union","flag-eu","EU member states regulate construction procurement and contractor liability through national law with significant variation — Germany's VOB/B standard terms, France's CCAG-Travaux, and Spain's Ley de Contratos del Sector Público each impose different default obligations on construction managers. Late Payment Directive requirements (maximum 30-day payment terms for public contracts, 60 days for private) apply across member states and override any longer payment terms in the CM agreement. GDPR considerations arise where the CM processes worker or subcontractor personal data.",[498,246,250,238,499,500,501,502,503,504,505,506],"construction-agreement-D13002","service-agreement-D12711","non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","change-order-D13613","project-management-plan-D13030","scope-of-work-D12679","request-for-proposal-D1270","purchase-order-D1411","georgia-lien-waiver-form-D13982",{"emit_how_to":191,"emit_defined_term":191},{"primary_folder":139,"secondary_folder":509,"document_type":510,"industry":511,"business_stage":512,"tags":513,"confidence":518},"real-estate-and-leases","agreement","construction","all-stages",[514,510,515,516,517],"contract","project-management","legal","construction-management",0.95,"\u003Ch2>What is a Construction Management Agreement?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>Construction Management Agreement\u003C/strong> is a legally binding contract between a property owner and a professional construction manager that defines the scope of management services, the compensation model, scheduling obligations, procurement authority, risk allocation, and termination rights for a construction project. Unlike a standard general contractor agreement — where the GC assumes full delivery risk at a fixed price — a CM agreement often preserves the owner's direct relationship with trade contractors while engaging the CM to coordinate, schedule, and oversee the work as the owner's expert representative. The document governs both the preconstruction phase (budgeting, scheduling, procurement planning) and the construction phase (subcontractor coordination, cost reporting, quality oversight, and closeout).\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Starting a construction project without a signed CM agreement exposes the owner to unlimited cost liability, no contractual mechanism to enforce the schedule, and no clear authority limits on what the CM can commit in the owner's name. Courts routinely award quantum meruit compensation to CMs who begin work without a written contract — at market rates, without the fee caps, scope limitations, or liability provisions the owner would have negotiated. A properly executed CM agreement locks in the management fee before mobilization, caps the CM's procurement authority to prevent unauthorized spending, establishes a change order process that protects the approved budget, and gives both parties a defined path to resolve disputes — or terminate the relationship — without litigation. This template gives you a professionally structured starting point that covers every material clause, so you can focus negotiation time on project-specific terms rather than building a contract from scratch.\u003C/p>\n",1779480673937]