Every project begins with people, the ones who will learn, heal, work, or gather in the spaces we build. Our role is to listen, understand your vision, and bring it to life with care, so the finished space truly serves the people it’s meant for.
Construction isn’t just about structures. It’s about the lives those spaces will impact. That’s why we lead with intention, communicate with honesty, and deliver with care. Here’s how our approach makes a difference from day one.
Whether you’re just beginning to shape an idea or already deep into planning, we meet you where you are. We listen closely, learn what matters most to you, and keep the people your project will serve at the heart of every decision, so we can build something meaningful side by side.
Every project is unique, and so is the path forward. We start by understanding your goals, your team, and your timeline. Then, we walk you through the delivery options and help choose the one that fits best. The end result is clarity, confidence, and a true partner at every step.
From first sketch to final walkthrough, we move forward as one team. With open communication and steady guidance, we turn your vision into reality. The outcome isn’t just a finished building; it’s a lasting space that supports your people, your mission, and your community.
Every project is unique. Your goals, your team, and your timeline all matter. That’s why we take the time to walk through the different delivery methods with you, explain the pros and cons in plain language, and shape the process around what works best for your vision. Here’s a quick look at the approaches we offer and how we can tailor each one to support you every step of the way.
Plan together. Decide together. Build with confidence.
With CMAR, we join forces early, rolling up our sleeves with you to shape the scope, sharpen the budget, and tackle challenges before they impact the project. Together, we establish a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) and a clear roadmap, giving you flexibility and confidence at every stage.
One contract. One team. One shared goal.
Design-Build unites design and construction from day one. By working side by side as one team, we streamline decisions, speed up progress, and keep everyone aligned on your vision. Fewer roadblocks, clearer communication, and a smoother path from concept to completion.
Structured process. Qualified bidders. Cost-conscious results.
CSP follows a clear, competitive format—like a traditional bid—but with room to evaluate more than just the bottom line. After the design is complete, qualified contractors submit sealed proposals that are scored on both price and predefined criteria like experience, schedule, and approach. It’s a disciplined way to secure the best value while maintaining transparency and control.
Right partner. Right price. Shared priorities.
With a negotiated approach, you select your contractor based on qualifications and trusted relationships—often early in design—then work together to define scope, pricing, and schedule. This method fosters collaboration, transparency, and flexibility, allowing decisions to be made in real time with the contractor’s insight at the table. It’s ideal when partnership, not just price, drives success.
Complete design. Competitive pricing. Clear winner.
With Hard Bid, the project is fully designed before it goes out to bid. Qualified contractors compete solely on price, giving you a straightforward path to the lowest responsive bid. It’s a familiar, disciplined approach that works best when plans are clear, scope is fixed, and budget certainty is the top priority.
Focused competition. Trusted firms. Informed choices.
With a Select Bidders List, you control who bids by inviting a curated group of prequalified contractors. This approach keeps the process competitive while ensuring every bidder meets your standards for experience, capacity, and reliability. It’s a smart way to streamline bidding, reduce risk, and promote quality—without sacrificing cost control.
Every project has its own story and the best way to deliver it depends on your goals. While we often use Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) because it allows for early collaboration and strong cost control, we also bring deep experience in Design-Build, CSP, Hard Bid, Negotiated, General Contracting.
We don’t just suggest a method. We sit down with you, listen to your priorities, and work together to choose the delivery approach that sets your project up for long-term success.
The sooner we connect, the better we can set your project up for success. By joining your team early, we help clarify priorities, align budgets, and anticipate challenges before they impact cost or schedule.
Early involvement isn’t just about efficiency. It’s about building trust, fostering collaboration, and creating a project you can move forward with confidence.
Bartlett Cocke is proud to build spaces that shape communities and serve people. Our expertise includes PK–12 and Higher Education, Industrial/Manufacturing, Civic/Government, Mixed-Use and Commercial.
We believe strong budgets are built on collaboration, not guesswork. By engaging early, we work side by side with you and your design partners to test ideas, evaluate options, and align scope with cost before construction begins. Throughout the project, we maintain transparency with regular updates so you always know where your dollars are going and can make informed decisions with confidence.
Time matters to your team, your stakeholders, and your community. We develop realistic schedules early, then actively monitor progress and adapt as needed. When challenges arise, we bring everyone to the table quickly to find solutions. The result: a predictable, steady path forward that respects your timeline and minimizes disruption.
Collaboration is more than a buzzword for us. It is how we work every day. From the first planning session to the final walk-through, we keep communication open, listen to what matters most to you, and make sure every partner has a voice in the process. Our role is to guide, coordinate, and support so you feel confident and connected at every stage.
Safety is a shared responsibility, and it starts with our culture. We partner with owners, trade partners, and workers to create environments where everyone goes home safe each day. Through training, planning, and accountability, safety isn’t just a requirement, it’s a commitment we make together on every project.
For us, building isn’t just about structures; it’s about people. We approach every project as a partnership, bringing care, clarity, and purpose to the process. With deep expertise across multiple markets and decades of proven results, we don’t just deliver buildings. We create spaces that serve, support, and strengthen communities.
CMAR brings the construction manager into the project during design to support estimating, scheduling, constructability, and planning. As design advances, the owner and construction manager typically establish a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), improving cost and schedule predictability before construction begins.
With CMAR, the owner typically contracts separately with the designer and construction manager. With Design-Build, design and construction are provided through one contractual team. Both support early collaboration, but the right choice depends on the owner’s priorities, schedule, and project needs.
A GMP establishes an agreed maximum price for a defined scope of work, subject to the contract terms. It gives owners greater cost visibility and a clear financial framework before construction moves forward.
Bartlett Cocke delivers projects through CMAR, Design-Build, negotiated agreements, Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP), and competitive bid methods. We focus on choosing the approach that best supports the owner’s goals, schedule, budget, and risk profile.
We’d love to hear from you. Reach out to the Bartlett Cocke team and let’s start the conversation.
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