### Question
How does the law define design-build contract?


### Answer
Under *49 U.S.C. § 47142*, **design-build contract** is defined as:

> an agreement that provides for both design and construction of a project by a contractor

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 47142*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE VII-AVIATION PROGRAMS > PART B-AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT AND NOISE > CHAPTER 471-AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT**

