The Construction Manager shall maintain a system of Project cost control. Provide additional Construction Cost Estimates, if required, incorporating approved changes as they occur, all of which shall be subject to written Change Orders. As part of Construction Manager’s cost control, Construction Manager shall, to the extent practicable and in accordance with good construction practice, purchase materials necessary for the Work directly, in lieu of Trade Contractors or Subcontractors purchasing such materials, to the extent such arrangement would result in a cost benefit to Owner. Construction Manager shall maintain cost accounting records. Identify variances between actual, bid award and Construction Budget costs and advise Owner in writing of any anticipated changes in costs of the following types.
- A change in a bid package that might affect Construction Budget.
- A change in the Construction Budget line item for General Conditions Work.
- A field change that might affect the Construction Budget.
- Any other such change that will affect the Construction Budget.