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Why Owners Choose TCG for Construction Management
Construction is complex. Schedules, budgets, and compliance standards can quickly get off track without the right leadership. That is where TCG comes in.
Our Construction Management Process
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Expertise Across Commercial Asset Classes
Our CM portfolio spans every major commercial construction sector:
The TCG Advantage. Advocacy, Transparency, Results
With Terrapin Construction Group as your construction manager, you get more than oversight. You get a partner invested in your project's success. We bring national reach, deep technical expertise, and transparent processes that empower owners to make informed decisions and achieve better outcomes. Our integrated approach connects preconstruction, design-build, MEP engineering, and equipment procurement under one roof.
One Partner. Every Phase. Coast to Coast.
At TCG, we simplify the complex. As your nationwide commercial design-build partner, we offer a seamless, start-to-finish solution that unites architecture, engineering, and construction under one roof. From concept to completion, we deliver speed, efficiency, and quality that traditional build models cannot match. Our experienced team collaborates closely with you to turn vision into reality. On time, on budget, and with zero handoffs.
Design smart. Build better. Go further. With TCG.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A construction manager oversees all aspects of a commercial project: budget, schedule, subcontractor coordination, quality control, and owner communication, from preconstruction through closeout. The CM is the owner's single point of accountability.
In CMAR delivery, the construction manager provides a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) and assumes financial risk for cost overruns, aligning its incentives closely with the owner's.
A CM typically acts as the owner's agent and manages subcontractors on their behalf, while a GC holds all subcontracts directly. CM delivery provides greater owner control and transparency.
TCG's construction management team handles projects from $2M tenant improvements to $100M+ multi-phase commercial developments across all 50 states.
CM fees in the U.S. typically range from 2.0% to 4.5% of total project cost, depending on project size, complexity, delivery method, and CM scope. Smaller or more complex projects sit at the higher end of that range.
Open-book CM means we share all subcontractor bids, vendor invoices, labor costs, and project expenses with the owner in real time. Our fee is disclosed and any cost savings versus the GMP can be shared per contract terms. Open-book is TCG's default approach.
Hire a CM when the project is complex, schedule-driven, multi-phase, or when the owner wants maximum cost transparency and design influence. Hire a GC under a lump-sum contract when design is fully complete, scope is well-defined, and the owner prefers price certainty over flexibility. TCG offers both delivery models.