Editing Design–build (section)

==Design–build contractor==
The "design–builder" is often a [[general contractor]], but in many cases a project is led by a design professional ([[architect]], [[engineer]], [[architectural technologist]] or other professional designers). Some design–build firms employ professionals from both the design and construction sector. Where the design–builder is a general contractor, the [[designers]] are typically retained directly by the contractor. [[Partnership]] or a joint venture between a design firm and a construction firm may be created on a long-term basis or for one project only.

Until 1979, the AIA [[American Institute of Architects]]' code of ethics and professional conduct prohibited their members from providing construction services. However today many architects in the United States and elsewhere aspire to provide integrated design and construction services, and one approach towards this goal is design–build. The AIA has acknowledged that design–build is becoming one of the main approaches to construction. In 2003, the AIA endorsed "''The architect's guide to design–build services''",<ref>"The architect's guide to design–build services" By G. William Quatman & Ranjit Dhar, published in 2003 by John Wiley & Sons Inc., USA {{ISBN|0-471-21842-1}}</ref> which was written to help their members acting as design–build contractors. This publication gives guidance through the different phases of the process: design services, contracts, management, insurances, and finances.