In Bridging, the development of project requirements is performed by which parties?

• A. Owner and architect/engineer collaboratively developing project requirements with the AE as adviser.
• B. Owner alone develops all requirements without any AE input.
• C. The design-builder develops all requirements and criteria independently.
• D. Requirements are not necessary.

Answer: (A)

In Bridging, project requirements are developed through a collaborative process between the owner and the architect/engineer, with the architect/engineer acting as an adviser. The owner defines the program—what spaces are needed, performance criteria, budget, and schedule—and the architect/engineer helps translate those needs into a workable design brief and bridging documents, checking feasibility and compliance along the way. This partnership ensures the owner’s goals are clearly documented while benefiting from the AE’s technical experience, codes, and constructability insights. The design-builder later uses those requirements for execution, but they do not independently create them. Requirements are essential for guiding design and construction; they cannot be neglected.