Which of the following is NOT listed as an option for structuring the DB team?

• A. Integrated
• B. Prime-subcontractor relationship
• C. Joint business ventures
• D. Cross-functional matrix

Answer: (D)

In design-build, the team structure is focused on clear accountability and integrated delivery. The commonly recognized ways to organize a DB team include an integrated approach where design and construction work under a unified team and contract, a prime-subcontractor relationship in which a single prime handles major subs and delivery, and joint ventures where two or more entities collaborate under a shared structure to deliver the project. A cross-functional matrix, while a valid organizational concept in broader management, isn’t typically listed as a DB team structure because it creates multiple reporting lines across functions, which can blur responsibility and hinder the seamless, single-point accountability that design-build seeks. So the option that isn’t listed as a DB team structure is the cross-functional matrix.