California AB533 allows health care districts to use design-build process for hospital construction.

California AB533 adds Section 32132.6 to the Health and Safety Code, enabling health care districts to use the design-build process for hospital or health facility construction. This process allows a single contract for both design and construction, streamlining the project. The bill specifies that such projects must comply with seismic safety standards. Importantly, it clarifies that no state reimbursement is required for costs related to this act, as any potential costs would stem from changes in criminal definitions or penalties.

California AB533 allows health care districts to use design-build process for hospital construction.

California AB533 adds Section 32132.6 to the Health and Safety Code, enabling health care districts to use the design-build process for hospital or health facility construction. This process allows a single contract for both design and construction, streamlining the project. The bill specifies that such projects must comply with seismic safety standards. Importantly, it clarifies that no state reimbursement is required for costs related to this act, as any potential costs would stem from changes in criminal definitions or penalties.