contracting approaches

 

construction management

Lueder was one of the first contractors in the Midwest to utilize the teamwork driven Construction Management (CM) approach. Construction Management is a comprehensive project delivery system that applies professional management techniques to the construction process. From defining initial goals to coordinating owner occupancy, Lueder manages the process from start to finish. Construction Management agreements vary from project to project, with some owners desiring to hold subcontracts and utilizing Lueder to act as their contracting agent.

 

negotiated contracts

Competing with select contractors to negotiate a project, usually prior to the completion of design documents, has fast become the method of choice for private owner projects. Project pricing or fee may or may not be a factor in this selection process that now makes up a substantial portion of Lueder's annual volume. More important than the pricing discussions, parties generally achieve a comfort level with one another and choices are based upon a mutual trust that is gained through the interview process.

 

partnering

Open communications between owner, designers, contractor and subcontractor regarding goals, information and efforts promotes completion of a project in a timely and economical manner. Bottom line control is achieved through this process by sharing the decision making process with all parties.

 

design-build

In the design-build method of contracting, Lueder will contract with and manage the efforts of the architects and engineers. By offering this "umbrella" type contract to the owner, Lueder becomes the single source for a complete construction project. Often a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) is defined early in this process to give the customer further comfort in the achievement of their contracting goals.

 

competitive bid

With a history of maintaining a substantial presence in the hard bid public market, which requires the use of this method, Lueder is assured of keeping the pulse of the industry regarding pricing, design means and methods and competitiveness. While some private owners choose this contracting means, it does not lend itself well to the promotion of all parties goals.