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The following publications detail the mechanics of the Bridging Method and its variants. These documents are provided in PDF format and require Adobe Acrobat Reader or similar opensource applications.
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The Bridging Method (4 pages)
This publication provides a concise explanation of the components of the Bridging method. "Bridging is a better method of organizing the roles of architects, engineers and contractors which reduces both the risks and costs to the Owner. It does so without any loss of opportunity for creativity or loss of control over design or construction quality when properly applied."
CM-at-Risk/Bridging (4 pages)
CM-at-Risk has grown in popularity in recent years. It is preferred by many general contractors and construction management companies as well as their sureties. Meanwhile, Bridging, with its significant advantages for the owner, is coming into greater use. The two methods are thought by many to be different from one another, however, they can be combined into a new project delivery method called "CM-at-Risk/Bridging"
In the Interest of the Lessee (4 pages)
This publication entitled "In the Interest of the Lessee" explains how using the Bridging Method offers a better deal in Build-to-Suit lease agreements. It may be useful to Lessees and offers the Lessee much more control over and what they need in terms of the end product such as building systems, space layouts, details and appearance.
Level of Work Preparing Bridging DGI/OMR Documents (1 page)
This one-page document, entitled “Level of Work in the Preparation of Bridging Contract Documents for a Typical Building Project” is in a form that might be appropriate to attach to an agreement, such as an Agreement between Owner and the Owner’s Design Consultant (“ODC”, “Bridging Architect”, or “Design Architect”) for a project to be carried out by the Bridging method and relates to the preparation of the Design Guide Illustrations (“DGI”) and the Owner’s Minimum Requirements (“OMR”).
Bridging for Infrastructure Projects (17 pages)
In this case, "infrastructure" refers to projects such as water and wastewater treatment plants, bridges, highways, tunnels, utility systems, transit projects, transmission towers, air fields, parks and the like. This short publication illustrates how the Bridging method can reduce the project owner's risk exposure in the construction program as well as costs and time of construction. Two project types are used to illustrate the methodology for a bridge project and for a water or wastewater treatment plant.
