design-build
(DB)
Noun
A construction procurement method in which a general contractor is solely responsible for both the design and execution of a construction project simultaneously, in collaboration with the client/owner.
Synonym(s):
- design/build; engineer, procure, construct (EPC).
Comment:
Developers often do without the services of an independent architect or construction manager, with the contractor assuming all responsibility for design outcomes, cost control, and staying on schedule.