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 platform. This major advancement transforms the way construction companies leverage their people data for workforce planning. Starting today, all Bridgit customers have access to Experience Tracking, enabling them to transform their workforce’s project experience data into actionable insights. This allows for experience-informed project assignments and more strategic project team creation.

Here’s How Experience Tracking Works:

Experience Tracking seamlessly integrates with your existing workflow within the Bridgit platform. As project assignments are made, Bridgit automatically captures and updates each team member’s profile with relevant experience data—such as build type, market sector, delivery method, and more. This information is then readily accessible on every employee’s profile within Bridgit. Think of it as a dynamic, digital resume that grows with each project. Additionally, if team members are reassigned after only a few months on a project, no problem—Bridgit calculates and updates their profiles accordingly.

Curious about the depth of your team’s experience across your entire organization? Bridgit addresses this by allowing you to import experience data individually or even bulk import it from projects planned outside of Bridgit or previous positions at other companies. This ensures you always have a comprehensive understanding of your employees’ strengths across your entire talent pool and what they bring to the table. By capturing this institutional knowledge within Bridgit’s platform, it becomes a resource that everyone can access and leverage, effectively leveling the data playing field for all involved in workforce planning.

Why We Built Experience Tracking

Experience Tracking was designed to address some of the most common workforce planning challenges faced by construction companies. Questions like, “Who on our team has experience with this project type, delivery method, or specific owner?” or “Which team members would make the most compelling team to win this job?” or “Do we have the required experience to bid on this project?” are now easier to answer. With Bridgit Experience Tracking, employee experience data is transformed into a strategic asset, providing the insights needed to tackle these critical questions with confidence.

Here you can see a team member’s experience summarized. 

Making Experience Informed Assignments 

The true power of Experience Tracking lies in leveraging experience data to make more informed workforce planning decisions. For instance, if you need to staff a complex data center project, Bridgit can instantly recommend employees who are not only available and close to the project location, but who also have a proven track record of working on similar projects. This capability ensures that teams are filled not just with available employees, but with those best suited to drive the project to success.

Here you can see a smart suggestion for filling a project engineer role for a data center construction project. Lisa Smith lives only 13 miles away and has 3.2 years of experience working on Amazon data centers.

Building High Performing Teams

We understand that high-performing teams are essential for delivering projects on time—and we’ve confirmed this with our clients, including over 30% of the ENR 400. But building effective teams goes beyond simply assigning the most experienced people; it involves creating a balanced team with diverse experiences and tenures. Many ENR 400 companies even track a “Rookie Ratio”—the percentage of team members with less than a certain number of years of tenure with the builder—as a way to assess and mitigate potential risks to project success. This is crucial because workforce planning often requires managing trade-offs between limited resources and logistical constraints. You need to assemble the strongest possible teams at all times, utilizing the talent available to you. This means knowing who can augment whom, and determining the right team composition to deliver the best results across your entire construction portfolio.

With Bridgit Experience Tracking, team alignment becomes a strategic advantage for your business. By understanding the individual experiences of each employee and the collective expertise of project teams, leaders can identify gaps early and set each project up for success from the start. Bridgit empowers leaders to build the right teams using detailed experience data, ensuring they are optimally composed to meet the unique demands of every project in your portfolio.

This approach not only boosts project team performance but also enhances overall employee satisfaction and retention by aligning individual work with their skills and experience, setting up both the employees and the team for success.

“With Bridgit Experience Tracking, we’ve gained a deeper understanding of our workforce. By aligning our employees’ skills and experience with the right projects, we’re not only improving project outcomes but also creating a more engaging environment that has noticeably boosted team morale and retention.”

-Leon Nelson, Vice President at Big D Construction

Here you can see how a team’s collective experience is summarized.

In Summary, Bridgit Experience Tracking Allows Companies to:

• Know Their Talent Inside and Out: Gain a complete view of each employee’s experience, capturing institutional knowledge within Bridgit’s platform to ensure it’s accessible and actionable.
• Build High-Performing Teams: See the combined experience of your project teams—like average tenure or market sector expertise—ensuring every project benefits from a well-rounded team that drives better outcomes and client satisfaction.
• Enhance Employee Engagement: Assign employees to projects that align with their skills and career goals, improving job satisfaction and retention.

Where We’re Going From Here

We’re committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with workforce planning. Our vision is to help the construction industry reimagine talent management and modernize its people strategy by creating tools and insights that not only simplify the complex but also empower construction companies to make smarter, more strategic decisions. Here’s a glimpse of what’s ahead:

A Holistic View of Talent 
We’re enhancing how companies view and manage their talent pools by offering a complete picture of experience across the organization. With advanced analytics and dashboards, leaders will have the tools to make data-driven decisions that align with their business goals.

Driving Strategic Business Decisions
Our platform will play an increasingly pivotal role in guiding strategic decisions like bidding on projects. With access to accurate and actionable data, leaders can make informed go/no-go decisions and confidently pursue opportunities aligned with company goals and talent readiness.

Preparing for the Future of Construction
As construction markets evolve, so do the challenges. Bridgit will help companies take an objective, data-driven approach to determine if their workforce is ready for shifts in direction—whether it’s targeting new market sectors like data centers or expanding into new geographic markets. 

Supporting Employee Growth and Retention
By providing tools that align project assignments with individual career goals, we aim to boost retention and create an environment where employees feel valued and invested in their growth.

Expanding Data Access Across Teams
We’re focused on democratizing workforce data, empowering teams across the organization—from HR to marketing—to leverage insights that drive better outcomes.

Building the Foundation for AI
The more data we collect, the more we can do. We’re laying the groundwork for integrating advanced AI capabilities into workforce planning. From evolving smart suggestions to predictive analytics, we’re already incorporating AI into smaller workflows, and the potential for more is limitless.

Our goal is to continue developing innovative solutions that help construction companies stay ahead, ensuring their workforce is not only efficient but also equipped for long-term success.

Get in Touch with Us

If you’re ready to explore how Experience Tracking can transform your workforce planning strategy, contact us today for a demo. Unlock the full potential of your workforce with Bridgit Experience Tracking.

For more information on activating or using Experience Tracking in Bridgit, customers can reach out to their customer success manager or review our support articles: Experience Tracking, Adding Historical & Previous Experience, and Bulk Importing Experience.