Who is Troy Management Group, Inc.?
Troy Management Group, Inc. is a company that specializes in Construction Management. After working for a Design-Build General Contractor for nearly 12 years Michael Hart started his own company in the fall of 1994 and incorporated in the spring of 1995. With his knowledge of the construction business, he felt he could be a benefit to owners during their construction projects. Mike often makes the comparison of being a prosecuting attorney for 12 years and is now a defense attorney.

What is Construction Management?
This is an alternative method for delivery of a Building Construction project. Construction Managers plan & control a project effectively, provide quality assurance, and control time & cost. Troy Management Group, Inc. takes the project from its conception through completion for a flat fee regardless of the cost. There is no mark-up on contractor’s prices. Our approach to projects allows an owner to benefit from our construction knowledge at a cost that is less than General Contractors mark-up and supervision fees.

When should I hire a Construction Manager?
A Construction Manager should be hired early on in the project in order assist in developing the owners program. We can prepare a project budget, schedule and solicit design professionals on behalf of the Owner. This allows for a team to be set early on who work in concert to meet the owner’s objectives.

Does it cost more to hire a Construction Manager early in a project?
No. With Troy Management Group, Inc. on-board early in the project, we make suggestions to assure the project will be built with-in the time frame and budget. Furthermore with value-engineering we can suggest alternative methods and materials which have a positive impact on the budget and schedule.

How is this method different from hiring a General Contractor?
Traditionally, a General Contractor will only see bid documents after they have been completed. They are not in a position to suggest changes to benefit an owner. A contractor typically does not use a large mark-up when bidding but makes the majority of their profits in “buying-out” the project. In the Construction Management methods used by Troy Management Group, Inc. the Owner benefits from all cost savings and there is no mark-up on any contractors’ prices.

Can the quality and end result of a project differ in these two methods?
Absolutely! Construction Management is the only service Troy Management Group, Inc. performs. Our role, first and foremost, is as an advocate for the owner thus we are not conflicted with profit opportunities of design professionals or contractors. In a bid & spec type project a General Contractor must look at all aspects in order to improve their profitability. This may result in choosing a subcontractor or alternative material which may not be best suited to an owner’s particular needs. With every dollar saved by a General Contractor the project becomes more profitable. With the Troy Management Group’s method of Construction Management, any cost savings can go to reduce the owner’s bottom line or for upgrades they may wish to incorporate. Thus there is valued added to the project at no additional cost above the construction budget.

Where is the cost savings in the Construction Management method of building?
In the bid & spec-general contractor method a contractor applies a “mark-up” to all labor, materials, equipment and sub-contractors. In the Construction Management method we utilize, the mark-up and any cost savings in “buying-out” the project goes directly back to the owner, thus you are building for “cost”. Quite often we find sub-contractors prefer to work directly for the owner and provide more competitive pricing rather than working “through” a general contractor. At Troy Management Group, Inc. we base our fees on the term of the project rather than a mark-up or percentage. Thus the owner will only pay a management fee and supervision fee which contractors must carry as overhead.