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Consolidator
A carrier that collects small
shipments from several shippers and then
consolidates them into larger shipments
(truckloads, carloads, or containers) for
delivery to the consignee.
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Consortium
A partnership, association, or society
of suppliers. See also: Cooperative
Procurement (Purchasing).
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Construction
The process of using labor to build,
alter, repair, improve, or demolish any
structure, building, or public improvement;
generally does not apply to routine
maintenance, repair, or operation (MRO) of
existing real property.
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Construction Management
A service that
provides an entity with effective management
services for all phases of a project (e.g., cost,
scope, schedule) by contracting with a thirdparty
that acts as its agent.
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Construction Manager at Risk (CMR)
A project
delivery system in which a Construction
Manager, acting as an entity's general
contractor, is contracted to advise the
designer and builder and deliver a project
within a guaranteed maximum price (GMP).
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Constructive Change
1. Oral or written communications
2. An act or omission by the contracting officer
or other authorized government official that is
construed as having the same effect as a
written change order.
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Constructive Suspension
An action in which an
entity is responsible for a work stoppage
without a contract suspension.
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Consul
An official appointed by a government to
look after its business in a foreign city.
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Consular Invoice
An invoice certified by the
consulate of the destination country to assure
collection of import duties in that country.
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Consultant
A person or company that possesses
unique qualifications that allow them to
perform specialized advisory services usually
for a fee. See also: Consulting Service.
