PM (Project Management) and CM (Construction Management) are construction project management and supervision services provided by a team of specialists who act as the Owner’s Representative.

• Cost Control: Prevent cost overruns through transparent price verification.

• Schedule Control: Plan and closely monitor the work to ensure the project is completed on schedule.

• Quality Control: Inspect construction standards to ensure compliance with engineering and architectural principles.

• Conflict Reduction: Act as a coordinator between the project owner, designers, and contractors.

It is recommended to engage PM/CM during the Pre-Construction Phase, or from the early design and project planning stage (Feasibility Study).

Why should PM/CM be engaged from the beginning?
Having PM/CM involved from the start helps provide advice on budgeting and construction feasibility, as well as review the design together with the architect to reduce errors before actual construction begins. This can save more costs than engaging PM/CM later to resolve problems on site.

BIM (Building Information Modeling) is a technology for creating a 3D building model that integrates architectural, structural engineering, and MEP system information into a single model.

• Cost Reduction: Clash Detection helps identify conflicts between pipes, columns, or steel beams on the computer before actual construction begins. This allows problems to be resolved in advance before site work and helps reduce rework.

• Accurate Quantity Take-Off: It helps calculate material quantities (BOQ) more accurately, reducing the risk of over-ordering or material shortages on site.

A Quantity Surveyor (QS), or a professional specializing in quantity take-off and cost estimation, plays a key role as the “guardian of the project budget.”

• Pre-Construction: Prepare and review the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) to be used for tendering and contractor selection.

• During Construction: Review and approve progress payments based on actual work completed, and control the value of variation orders to prevent budget overruns.

• Post-Construction: Finalize the construction cost account transparently and fairly.

The services of a full-service PM/CM company cover the entire project from start to finish and are divided into three main phases:

• Pre-Construction Phase: Assist with budget planning, design management, tender document preparation, and contractor selection.

• Construction Phase: Manage and supervise construction works, inspect work quality, control the project schedule and budget, and report progress to the project owner.

• Post-Construction Phase: Inspect defects, manage building handover, and close out the project account.

Project management applies professional systems and tools to manage the project effectively:

• Proactive Problem Solving: A Master Schedule is prepared and closely monitored through the Critical Path to mitigate risks that may cause project delays.

• Multi-Level Review System: All site changes must be approved and cost-assessed by PM/CM before implementation, preventing contractors from claiming excessive additional costs.

• Risk Management: Potential site issues, such as weather conditions or material shortages, are anticipated in advance, with contingency plans prepared accordingly

In fact, PM/CM services can be applied to all types of projects, but they are especially necessary and cost-effective for the following projects:

• Large-scale or highly complex projects: Such as condominiums, hotels, factories, hospitals, or shopping malls.

• Projects where the owner has limited time or experience: Project owners who do not have a direct background in engineering or architecture, or do not have time to inspect the site every day.

• Projects with strict constraints: Such as projects with a fixed budget, or an urgent opening or operation schedule that cannot be postponed.