Platform
| Feature | Bridgit | Rivet |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Purpose-built workforce planning software for construction | Dispatching tool for small to mid-market electrical contractors (MEP focus) |
| Target Audience | Leading general contractors, self-performing GCs, and specialty contractors | Small to mid-market electrical subcontractors |
| Implementation | Dedicated onboarding team, contractors live in as little as 2 weeks | Self-serve onboarding, limited enterprise-scale experience, tiered system with a paid onboarding option |
| Support | Dedicated Customer Success Manager | Limited, mostly online support |
| Flexible Permissions | Flexible permission settings tailored to each customer in order to build the ideal workflow and control for your organization | Not clearly defined |
| Prebuilt Integrations | The most connected workforce planning platform in construction including: CRM, ERP, HRIS, and Project Management software used by contractors | Limited, cannot pull in detailed HR data for internal resumes (experience data, project history, etc). CRM/opportunity data unclear. |
| Mobile App | Native iOS and Android apps with full workforce planning functionality for General & Specialty Contractors | Not clearly available |
| International Footprint | Yes, North America, EMEA, and Australia/New Zealand | United States only |
| SOC 2 Compliant | Yes | Yes |
Workforce Planning
| Bridgit | Rivet | |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Suggestions | Automatically recommends best-fit team members based on role, availability, commute distance, and experience | Focused on dispatching; no advanced fit recommendations |
| Project Hub | Centralized view of all opportunities, active and upcoming, and completed projects with linked project team plans | Limited—focused on dispatching, not portfolio level oversight and coordination |
| Maps | Visual map of workforce locations, commute distances, and assignments across regions/offices | Yes, however cannot take actions or do planning from the map view |
| Roles and Assignments Hub | Dedicated dashboard to see all open roles, current assignments, and resource gaps | Dispatch driven assignments list; not built for long-term planning |
| Crews | xx | Not Available |
| Time Off | Tracks vacations, leaves, and other absences, with automatic impact on availability | Manual tracking, no easy HR software integrations for automated tracking |
| Supply and Demand Scenario Planning | Forecasts staffing needs vs. availability by role, date range, or office (Create and compare multiple staffing scenarios without affecting live data) | Yes, however they do not have scenario planning |
| Roles for Hire | Flag open roles needing hires | Not available |
| Utilization Rate | Available for both active and opportunity pipeline | Available for active projects only |
| Bench Cost | Calculates cost of unassigned staff to help reduce idle time | Not available |
| Certification Tracking | Stores certifications and alerts you before they expire | Available, automatic alerts unclear |
| Details and Attachments | Attach resumes, project docs, and notes directly to employee or project profiles | Not clearly defined |
| Team Matrix and Experience Blend | Visual summary of team experience mix for any project or pursuit | Not available |
| Collaboration Reporting | Automatically generate project team history reports to share with owners or stakeholders | Not available |
| Alerts | Custom and automatic alerts for expiring certifications, double bookings, PTO conflicts, and more | Basic notifications only, manual |
| Broadcasts | Send updates or announcements to teams directly in the platform | Basic notifications only, manual |
| Notes and Messages | Add notes to projects or people for internal reference | Basic notes tied to dispatch |
Built for General Contractors, not ‘Kinda’
Bridgit was built from the ground up for construction workforce planning — every feature reflects the realities, challenges, and workflows of contractors. Rivet was built for subcontractors.
One workforce platform, from project pursuit to turnover
From project opportunities to final turnover, Bridgit keeps your workforce plans connected, accurate, and ready for what’s next.
“Bridgit has become the source of truth for anything related to people, location, and assignments.”
Chris Martin, VP of Technology Services at MYCON General Contractors
Supercharged forecasting
Customized reporting to proactively plan future workforce needs, avoid last-second assignment scrambles, and align your resources strategies with project pipelines.
People-centric workforce planning
Consider factors like employee experience, past project history, commute distance, etc. to build the highest performing teams which keep employees happy, cut turnover, and maintain a strong talent pool.
