Platform
| Feature | Bridgit | Smartsheet |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Purpose-built workforce planning software for construction | General-purpose work management tool for multiple industries |
| Target audience | Leading general contractors, self-performing GCs, specialty contractors | Small to large businesses in any industry |
| Implementation | Dedicated onboarding team; live in as little as 2 weeks | Self-setup; construction-specific needs require templates and customization |
| Support | Dedicated Customer Success Manager | Online Support |
| Flexible permissions | Differentiate between those who need to make assignment and those that need to be aware of them | No customization offered |
| Prebuilt integrations | Includes integrations with all of the leading CRM, ERP, HRIS, and Project Management platforms used by contractors | Extensive but limited to only those fields which are available in Smartsheet, not construction specific data |
Workforce Planning
| Bridgit | Smartsheet | |
|---|---|---|
| Instant team visibility | Easy across all current and future projects | Requires interpretation of the spreadsheet |
| Smart suggestions | Automatically recommends best-fit team members based on role, availability, commute distance, and growth goals | No built-in staffing recommendations—requires manual selection and filtering |
| Project hub | Centralized view of all active, upcoming, and completed projects with linked staffing plans | No dedicated project staffing hub—requires separate sheets for each project |
| Maps | Visual map of workforce locations, commute distances, and assignments across regions/offices | Requires custom setup and third-party mapping integrations |
| Roles and assignments hub | Dedicated dashboard to see all open roles, current assignments, and resource gaps | No role-specific dashboard — requires manual spreadsheet tracking |
| Time off | Tracks vacations, leaves, and other absences, with automatic impact on availability | Requires manual entry and adjustments in sheets |
| Supply and demand | Forecasts staffing needs vs. availability by role, date range, or office | Requires manual formulas and chart creation |
| Scenario planning | Create and compare multiple staffing scenarios without affecting live data | No native scenario planning tools |
| Bench cost | Calculates cost of unassigned staff to help reduce idle time | No built-in bench cost calculation |
| Certification tracking | Stores certifications and alerts you before they expire | Requires manual tracking and reminders |
| Details and attachments | Attach resumes, project docs, and notes directly to employee or project profiles | Can attach files to sheets, but not tied to individual workforce profiles |
| Team matrix and experience blend | Visual summary of team experience mix for any project or pursuit | Not available—requires manual compilation |
| Collaboration reporting | Automatically generate project team history reports to share with owners or stakeholders | Requires manual data gathering and report creation |
| Alerts | Custom alerts for expiring certifications, double bookings, PTO conflicts, and more | Mostly task/reminder based |
| Broadcasts | Send updates or announcements to teams directly in the platform | No native broadcast feature |
| Notes and messages | Add notes to projects or people for internal reference | Notes possible, but no dedicated messaging tied to workforce profiles |
| Mobile app | Native iOS and Android apps with full workforce planning functionality | iOS and Android apps available but not optimized for construction-specific workforce management |
Built for workforce planning, not ‘kinda’
Bridgit was built from the ground up for construction workforce planning—every feature reflects the realities, challenges, and workflows of contractors.
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 saves me personally at least 4-6 hours a week. And then if you multiply that across the company, we’re saving hundreds of hours a week.”
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.
