Contract is intended to refer to a contract for construction or a contract for architect-engineer services, unless another meaning is clearly intended.ĭesign means defining the construction requirement (including the functional relationships and technical systems to be used, such as architectural, environmental, structural, electrical, mechanical, and fire protection), producing the technical specifications and drawings, and preparing the construction cost estimate.ĭesign-bid-build means the traditional delivery method where design and construction are sequential and contracted for separately with two contracts and two contractors.ĭesign-build means combining design and construction in a single contract with one contractor.įirm in conjunction with architect-engineer services, means any individual, partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity permitted by law to practice the professions of architecture or engineering.