| Real-Time Workforce Visibility | Enhanced Forecasting | Cost Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Skiles Group utilized Bridgit’s real-time workforce visibility features to save time and improve resource utilization | Handling dynamic staffing needs, Skiles Group used forecasting models to allocate resources where they needed to be. | Accurate, up-to-date data has produced measurable cost savings and improved collaboration across teams. |
Bridgit Bench has become a critical tool for our workforce planning. It ensures our data is accurate and up-to-date, leading to better decision-making and efficient resource allocation.
Keyan Zandy, Skiles Group CEO
The Company
Building with Excellence and Innovation
Founded in 1972, Skiles Group has earned a reputation in the construction industry for its excellence in delivering high-quality projects. Specializing in healthcare and commercial construction, Skiles Group has received numerous industry awards from associations such as TEXO The Construction Association and the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).
Skiles Group stands out for developing long-lasting relationships and bringing innovation to its projects. It consistently ranks among the top regional contractors in Texas, earning accolades for its dedication to using technology and a people-first approach to drive project success and team satisfaction.
The Challenge
Improving Resource Allocation and Reducing Administrative Burden
As Skiles Group grew, the homegrown processes that had once driven their success became challenging to scale. Managing staffing and resource projections, which previously relied on spreadsheets, was tedious and often resulted in data inaccuracies.
Keyan Zandy, Skiles Group CEO: “We spent too much time simply trying to display our data correctly and it detracted from the problem-solving and thoughtfulness that workforce planning and scheduling deserve.”
The Solution
Centralized Workforce Planning with Bridgit Bench
Skiles Group recognized the need for a change and sought a more efficient tool to manage their staffing and workforce planning. They turned to Bridgit Bench, a solution that centralized their workforce data and improved their planning processes.
Keyan Zandy, Skiles Group CEO: “Bench has become a critical tool for our workforce planning. It ensures our data is accurate and up-to-date, leading to better decision-making and efficient resource allocation. The visibility Bench provides has enhanced collaboration across teams and helped us align staffing needs with project demands more effectively.”
The Impact
Achieving Better Utilization and Increased Collaboration
Since adopting Bridgit Bench, Skiles Group has significantly improved workforce visibility and resource utilization. Administrative tasks related to staffing have been reduced, freeing up time for strategic planning and proactive decision-making.
Shelby McEntire, Skiles Group, Director of Human Resources: “We have saved several hours per week on administrative burdens related to staffing. We are freed from the headache of emailing back and forth or updating a spreadsheet endlessly because Bench houses both current and historical data for us now.”
Skiles Group also benefited from Bridgit’s map feature, which allowed them to factor in geographical data for more efficient decision-making.
Utilization Rate ROI Calculator
What does an increase in workforce utilization mean?
For a company of Skiles Group size and the average construction salary in Texas, even a 1% increase in workforce utilization rate means annual savings of $85,000. A 5% increase represents $425k in savings.
Use our ROI calculator to see how much improving utilization rates could save you.
Working with Bridgit
Unlocking New Levels of Strategic Planning
Bridgit Bench has become a cornerstone of Skiles Group’s staffing and forecasting strategy. By continuously improving their metrics while maintaining a people-first approach, Skiles Group envisions Bridgit Bench as a vital tool for their future success and a means to gain a competitive advantage in the industry.
Keyan Zandy, Skiles Group CEO: “We highly recommend it to our peers in the industry. Aside from the software itself, we’ve always had a strong support system from Bench staff, including quarterly training and touch bases. Bridgit is continuously improving the platform, and they listen to our feedback.”
If you want more information on how to do the same, take a quick tour of Bridgit Bench or talk to one of our workforce planning experts.
