Construction · Defined
Design-build
Project delivery in which the owner contracts with one entity for both design and construction of the agreed scope.
Why it matters
A single contractual point does not remove scope, performance, or approval risks. Review the owner’s requirements and design development assumptions alongside the price.
In practice
A project example
The design-builder coordinates the architect and trades while the owner reviews agreed performance milestones.
Technical references
General educational guidance from KOW Building Consultants. Examples are illustrative, not project records. The applicable contract, standard, program, and jurisdiction control the requirements for a specific assignment.