The CMAR provides advice and construction leadership during the planning and design phases of the project and construction leadership, contract management, direction, supervision, coordination, and control of the work during the construction phase. Generally, the client will contract directly with the design professional and separately with the CMAR. If the CMAR is selected as the general contractor as well, the CMAR will then work directly with the trade contractors. Similar to the traditional contractor, the CMAR has control over the means and methods of construction, the management of the safety of the workers, and the delivery of the completed project according to the time, cost, and quality requirements of the project owner. As a result, these means and methods conserve time and save money for the client.