MI HB5538

Allows design-builders that employ licensed architects or professional engineers to prepare plans and supervise construction or remodeling of school buildings, in addition to traditional architect or engineer-led projects.

Requires design-builders to directly supervise construction or remodeling work, review materials used, and review completed construction phases to ensure compliance with building standards.

Establishes definitions for design-build construction services, design-builders, design-criteria developers, and design-criteria packages to clarify the alternative project delivery method.

Changes "shall" to "must" and updates modernized language throughout the statute for clarity and consistency.

Updates the responsible department reference from "department of labor and economic growth" to "department of licensing and regulatory affairs."