The general contractor engages specialty
subcontractors in construction
Most often, the A/E firm will act as owner- representative in selecting and supervising the 6C who is usually selected based on a
competition among interested bidders.
This approach takes two common forms:
Owner direct force: owners are reSponsible for the dew; construction and management of the work using their own work forces.
Despite the cost saving in the use of direct force, it may result in a higher total cost the
owner construction experience or managerial skills.