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
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
Can you meet tight project timelines and manage your resources efficiently? It’s a tall order for contractors already facing challenges with labor shortages, fragmented workforce planning data, and complex project coordination. The old way of workforce planning is a liability – spreadsheets and processes that reside in an expert’s head start to fall apart quickly
At Bridgit, we’re on a mission to help construction teams simplify workforce and resource management. Today, we’re thrilled to share that Capterra has named Bridgit a leader in Best Ease of Use, Most Recommended, and Best Customer Support in both the Workforce Management and Resource Management categories. These prestigious accolades from Capterra, a trusted platform
The construction sector is a key driver of the UK economy, accounting for 7% of the country’s total output and providing 9% of all jobs. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the industry experienced its fastest growth in almost a year in May 2024, driven by a surge in house building and infrastructure
Australia’s construction industry is a vital part of its economy, performing over U$162 billion worth of building and construction work each year and accounting for around 10% of GDP. That makes it the fifth-largest sector within the Australian economy, according to Master Builders Australia. The industry encompasses a wide range of projects, from residential buildings
