What does Fast Tracking involve?

• A. Fixed-price method described as a lump-sum price.
• B. CMc provides management and construction services under a single contract.
• C. Cost-Plus Fee w/ GMP: Owner pays actual cost plus a pre-agreed fee and GMP.
• D. Fast Tracking: Construction begins before the design phases are completed, with A/E documents issued in stages.

Answer: (C)

Fast tracking means starting construction before the design is fully finished. In this approach, design and construction run in parallel, with architectural and engineering documents released in stages so work can begin on early portions while later design details are still being developed. This can shorten the overall schedule but increases coordination risk and the potential for changes as more design decisions are made. The description that fits fast tracking is the one in which construction begins before design phases are completed, with A/E documents issued in stages. The other choices describe different delivery or pricing methods that do not specify the overlapping design-construction sequence.