The project was supported by local industry professionals leading the way to develop local workforce and community redevelopment. Local firms include BCDM Architects, E&A Consulting Group, Fox Blocks, Paul Austin Enterprises, CZ Masonry, Stephens Smith Construction, Omaha Construction, 100 Year Homes, Natural Stones, the Omaha Land Bank and the City of Omaha. Industry professionals used emerging construction technology and products on the house, and several design professionals participated in the project to receive continuing education credit and provide high level expertise to the project. Bridge also engaged several small and emerging contractors on site, to develop this workforce and connect MCC students with employers in the community.

The Bridge Network is led by Jim Dennell, Principal of BCDM Architects, who designed MCC’s Construction Education Center and the Bridge home that the students and mentors constructed. Bridge Network was formed to provide a link to connect these resources in a way that would provide a quality product at a reduced cost. As a result, the neighborhood south of Miller Park has received a new development that will provide new construction options to the area. The combination of in-kind donations and surplus resources will afford a drastic discount compared to similar developments throughout the city. The goal is to attract and retain residents that would opt to move away because of a lack of new construction option or recent remodels.