Design-Build
Design-build is a project delivery system where a single entity provides both design and construction services under one contract, creating a single point of responsibility. Federal guidance and industry definitions emphasize that the design-builder performs architectural/engineering and construction under one contract, as contrasted with design-bid-build's split contracting.
- Where it applies
- Generally, not specific to New York
- When it comes up
- Procurement; contracting; construction
- Property types
- All
In practice
Design-build reduces interface friction but requires careful owner requirements definition to avoid scope ambiguity migrating into change order volume.
Related terms
Construction Terminology
- Change Order
- Construction Management at Risk (CMAR / CM@Risk)
- Design-Bid-Build
- Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP)
- Hard Costs
- Lump Sum
- Punch List
- Shop Drawings
- Soft Costs
- Submittals
General information, not legal, tax or financial advice.