Kajima Building & Design Group (KDB) is one of the leading design-build general contractors in the USA. Headquartered out of Atlanta, Georgia, KDB is listed on the ENR top 400 GCs and is widely known for its innovation and fully-integrated capabilities in design, engineering, and construction.
Women in construction push for more inclusive terminology
View article Software company Bridgit is collaborating with Lora McMillan of the Ledcor Group to encourage the industry to use gender-inclusive language instead of the industry standard: “manpower.” She got in touch with Lauren Lake, Bridgit’s co-founder and COO, who told her that the company used the term because it is common in the industry.
Women in Construction: Calling a Spade a Spade Construction has a Diversity Problem
View article When talking about the available talent pool, we might need to just call a spade a spade. Construction has a diversity problem, and the numbers back that up. We partnered with ForConstructionPros to share some real numbers about diversity in the construction industry.
Calling a spade a spade: Construction’s diversity problem
This blog will address some of the very real diversity numbers facing the construction industry, and outline some steps you can take to create a more inclusive company culture.
3 Resource planning tips for self-perform construction teams
With all the disruption to the construction industry this past year, labor availability is having a significant impact on the subcontractor market. As such, many contractors are using this opportunity to ramp up their self-performing construction teams. In this article we’ll explore the basics of self-performing construction, and some tips for managing labor.
How to bid on a job as a subcontractor
Learn how to bid on a job as a subcontractor, including what strategies to use when finding jobs and determining feasibility.
Construction labor forecasting guide and methods
Learn about industry-standard construction labor forecasting templates and methods in this guide by Bridgit Solutions.
The Construction Record Podcast – TCR Express: March 3, 2021
Listen now “We have an excerpt from an interview with Bridgit co-founder and CEO Mallorie Brodie, who spoke to us about a recent partnership Bridgit announced with U.S. construction giant Skanska USA Building. The Ontario-based firm will roll out their Bridgit Bench software platform to implement workforce planning, resource management, pursuit tracking, and forecasting together
WCS Construction executes workforce planning in a fraction of the time with the help of Bridgit Bench
WCS Construction was established in 2001 out of Washington, D.C. and initially focused their efforts on affordable housing. They’ve since become an award-winning general contractor offering a full suite of construction services across the Mid-Atlantic region.
What is a construction craft worker?
Construction craft workers fulfill an essential role in the industry. Learn more about what they do here.