VA Design-Build Construction Enhancement Act of 2025

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to use design-build construction methods for new building projects, mandating that the Secretary follow specific procedures under federal law (41 U.S.C. §3309) when contracting for design and construction. It directly affects VA medical centers and facilities by changing how construction contracts are awarded, aiming to accelerate project timelines and reduce costs. The bill amends two key VA statutes (38 U.S.C. §8106 and §8103) to formalize this approach and update certification requirements to include design-build. By streamlining the process, the bill seeks to improve efficiency in building modern VA facilities, addressing the department’s $184 billion capital plan backlog.