City of Greeley Selects Kraemer North America as CM/GC for MERGE Project
GREELEY, Colo. — The City of Greeley has selected Kraemer North America as its Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) partner for the MERGE project. This is a key step in the City’s partnership with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to move this major transportation project forward.
The CM/GC project delivery method brings the construction contractor into the project during the design phase. This allows the City, CDOT and the contractor to collaborate early on construction sequencing, traffic management, project phasing, cost considerations and other practical details. This collaboration helps improve project delivery.
“Selecting a CM/GC partner gives the project team the benefit of construction expertise while plans are still being developed,” said Seth Sorenson, City of Greeley Public Works director. “This approach will help us make smart choices about design, scheduling and phasing. It focuses on getting the most value from the project budget and minimizing impacts on travelers, businesses and residents wherever we can.”
Kraemer was chosen for its strong track record with transportation CM/GC projects. The company’s approach to project scheduling and phasing also stood out. In addition, Kraemer has extensive experience working with CDOT on CM/GC projects and brings a highly qualified project team to the work.
“Getting the contractor involved early, during design, helps spot possible construction issues. This way, we can improve the project’s phasing plan before work starts,” said Ben Rowles, Resident Engineer for CDOT. “That collaboration helps the project team develop a more efficient, buildable plan. It also better prepares them for the transition to construction.”
During the design phase, Kraemer North America will work with the City, CDOT and design consultant RS&H. This collaboration aims to finalize the project scope before construction phases are determined. The team will use this collaboration to evaluate options and help maximize project budget. Once design is done and the project is set for construction, the City will negotiate the terms of a construction contract with Kraemer.
The MERGE project is a partnership between the City of Greeley and CDOT to improve safety and transportation along US 34 at 35th and 47th Avenues. For more information about MERGE, visit SpeakUpGreeley.com/MERGE.
About Kraemer North America
Kraemer North America is an industry leader in CM/GC project delivery, having previously delivered some of Colorado’s most complex corridor projects. During preconstruction, Kraemer will provide constructability feedback, design innovation, and plan reviews that will focus on reducing cost, improving schedule efficiency, and reducing risk during construction. Kraemer’s effort will help deliver the program within budget and minimize impacts to the community with accelerated schedules and construction phasing concepts.
To learn more about Kraemer, go to: www.kraemerna.com.