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Init. <br />ARTICLE 3 CONSTRUCTION MANAGER'S RESPONSIBILITIES <br />The Construction Manager's Preconstruction Phase responsibilities are set forth in Sections 3.1 and 3.2, and in the <br />applicable provisions of A201-2017 referenced in Section 2.3.1. The Construction Manager's Construction Phase <br />responsibilities are set forth in Section 3.3. The Owner and Construction Manager may agree, in consultation with the <br />Architect, for the Construction Phase to commence prior to completion of the Preconstruction Phase, in which case, both <br />phases will proceed concurrently. The Construction Manager shall identify a representative authorized to act on behalf of <br />the Construction Manager with respect to the Project. <br />§ 3.1 Preconstruction Phase <br />§ 3.1.1 Extent of Responsibility <br />The Construction Manager shall exercise reasonable care in performing its Preconstruction Services. The Owner and <br />Architect shall be entitled to rely on, and shall not be responsible for, the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of <br />services and information furnished by the Construction Manager. The Construction Manager, however, does not warrant <br />or guarantee estimates and schedules except as may be included as part of the Guaranteed Maximum Price. The <br />Construction Manager is not required to ascertain that the Drawings and Specifications are in accordance with applicable <br />laws, statutes, ordinances, codes, rules and regulations, or lawful orders of public authorities, but the Construction <br />Manager shall promptly report to the Architect and Owner any nonconformity discovered by or made known to the <br />Construction Manager as a request for information in such form as the Architect may require. <br />§ 3.1.2 The Construction Manager shall provide a preliminary evaluation of the Owner's program, schedule and <br />construction budget requirements, each in terms of the other. <br />§ 3.1.3 Consultation <br />§ 3.1.3.1 The Construction Manager shall schedule and conduct meetings with the Architect and Owner to discuss such <br />matters as procedures, progress, coordination, and scheduling of the Work. <br />§ 3.1.3.2 The Construction Manager shall advise the Owner and Architect on proposed site use and improvements, <br />selection of materials, building systems, and equipment. The Construction Manager shall also provide recommendations <br />to the Owner and Architect, consistent with the Project requirements, on constructability; availability of materials and <br />labor; time requirements for procurement, installation and construction; prefabrication; and factors related to construction <br />cost including, but not limited to, costs of alternative designs or materials, preliminary budgets, life -cycle data, and <br />possible cost reductions. The Construction Manager shall consult with the Architect regarding professional services to be <br />provided by the Construction Manager during the Construction Phase. <br />§ 3.1.3.3 The Construction Manager shall assist the Owner and Architect in establishing written protocols for the <br />development, use, transmission, reliance, and exchange of digital data, including building information models for the <br />Project. <br />§ 3.1.4 Project Schedule <br />When Project requirements in Section 4.1.1 have been sufficiently identified, the Construction Manager shall prepare and <br />periodically update a Project schedule for the Architect's review and the Owner's acceptance. The Construction Manager <br />shall obtain the Architect's approval for the portion of the Project schedule relating to the performance of the Architect's <br />services. The Project schedule shall coordinate and integrate the Construction Manager's services, the Architect's <br />services, other Owner consultants' services, and the Owner's responsibilities; and identify items that affect the Project's <br />timely completion. The updated Project schedule shall include the following: submission of the Guaranteed Maximum <br />Price proposal; components of the Work; times of commencement and completion required of each Subcontractor; <br />ordering and delivery of products, including those that must be ordered in advance of construction; and the occupancy <br />requirements of the Owner. <br />§ 3.1.5 Phased Construction <br />The Construction Manager, in consultation with the Architect, shall provide recommendations with regard to accelerated <br />or fast -track scheduling, procurement, and sequencing for phased construction. The Construction Manager shall take into <br />consideration cost reductions, cost information, constructability, provisions for temporary facilities, and procurement and <br />construction scheduling issues. <br />AIA Document A133 — 2019. Copyright © 1991, 2003, 2009, and 2019. All rights reserved. "The American Institute of Architects," "American Institute of Architects," <br />"AIA," the AIA Logo, and "AIA Contract Documents" are trademarks of The American Institute of Architects. This document was produced at 10:24:29 ET on <br />10/16/2025 under Order No.4104243742 which expires on 12/31/2025, is not for resale, is licensed for one-time use only, and may only be used in accordance with <br />the AIA Contract Documents° Terms of Service. To report copyright violations, e-mail docinfo@aiacontracts.com. <br />User Notes: (846025776) <br />