From Hadrian’s Wall to the Northern Powerhouse Rail, the United Kingdom’s landscape has been shaped by ambitious construction projects spanning nearly two millennia. These engineering marvels reflect Britain’s evolving needs—from Roman frontier defense to Victorian industrial might to modern climate resilience. Each project represents not just physical infrastructure but pivotal moments in the nation’s development,
TORONTO, Ontario, March 21, 2025 – Bridgit, the leader in construction workforce planning software for the construction industry, has been named to The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business inaugural listing of Canada’s Top Growing Women-Led Companies. This prestigious list celebrates female-led businesses that are shaping Canada’s economic landscape through innovation, leadership, and sustained growth.
(View internal resume for every employee including previous employer experience) Bridgit’s mission is simple: we help contractors reimagine talent management and modernize their people strategy. We recognize that maintaining accurate, up-to-date employee resume data—and automatically updating each individual’s experience as they gain it—is central to that vision. In pursuit of this goal, we’re excited to
Labor shortages hit the construction industry hard in 2024. Projects keep coming, but finding and keeping skilled workers remains a persistent challenge. Smart contractors are turning to digital tools – not to replace workers, but to maximize the potential of their existing teams. Traditional growth models fail when faced with budget constraints and talent scarcity.
For over 170 years, Australian builders and engineers have created infrastructure that transformed the nation. Beginning with the 1853 Port Melbourne railway, large construction projects show us how the country grew from colonies into a modern nation. These builds range from simple tracks and bridges to complex tunnels and smart cities, each shaping how we
There’s a high cost associated with inefficient workforce management. Bottlenecks can cause costly delays, project overruns, and reduce your overall profitability. Traditional tools like spreadsheets and manual processes may be letting you down – they may be creating bottlenecks instead of efficiencies. In this post, we’re going to take a look at the five steps
[TORONTO, Ontario, January 21, 2025] – Bridgit, the leader in construction workforce planning software, announces the launch of Bridgit Experience Tracking. Built in response to common workforce planning challenges such as: Who in our company has experience with this project type, delivery method, or this specific owner? What team members would make the most compelling
Workforce planning has traditionally focused on optimizing productivity—ensuring the number of people coming available matches the capacity needed for upcoming jobs. Historically, this process has been limited to job titles and roles. But now, we’re taking it a step further. We’re excited to announce the launch of Bridgit Experience Tracking—a significant evolution in the Bridgit
The construction industry is in a state of rapid change, and one could even argue it’s experiencing some disruption. Multiple trends are coming together, creating shifts that are impacting the construction labor market. These changes have a direct effect on construction project management. For construction project managers, the challenge lies in navigating this evolving market
Construction projects, both large and small, come with their own unique set of challenges. As Leo Tolstoy famously wrote in Anna Karenina, “All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” Projects can be like this too. The differences in timelines, budgets, and team structures are details that are important
