In the CMAA CM at Risk series, is the CM permitted to perform part of the work?

In the Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) approach, the Construction Manager (CM) serves as a consultant to the owner in the development and design stages and then takes on the role of the general contractor during the construction phase. Generally, the CM at Risk is not allowed to perform part of the work unless specific stipulations are made.

The primary responsibility of the CM is to manage the construction process and ensure that the project is completed on time and within budget while also facilitating communication between the various parties involved. Allowing the CM to perform part of the work could create conflicts of interest, as the CM's role is to oversee the contractors and ensure they meet the project requirements.

While there might be scenarios in other contracts or arrangements where a construction manager could perform work (such as in certain design-bid-build contracts), in the CMAR arrangement, they are typically restricted from self-performing any work to maintain transparency and accountability.