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What is the best construction career path for a project engineer?

by Daphne Gorman
What is the best construction career path for a project engineer?

Planning a career path as a construction project engineer is an exciting opportunity. You can take a variety of different directions with your career in construction management, and many PEs typically spend some time as a project manager or project executive, with the goal of one day becoming vice president of operations. While no one path suits everyone, being aware of the most common career progression routes can help you better understand the milestones you can set to achieve your career goals and how best to do so.

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Delivering better outcomes, faster – Bridgit’s agile methodology

by Michel Richer
Abstract design representing iterative improvement

One of the biggest differences between Waterfall and Agile methodologies is the ability to ship iterations. In Waterfall you wait 6 months for a feature to release. With Agile you get an initial release and then iterative improvements (new features/feature enhancements) at frequent intervals until it’s on par with the waterfall delivery.

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5 Key components of effective leadership in construction project management

by Michel Richer
5 Key components of effective leadership in construction project management

Due to the technical aspects of roles in construction, soft skills can often be overlooked. Effective leadership is much more than just being a strong decision-maker, but consists of a variety of skills including setting a vision, being an effective communicator, and empowering teams. Being aware of the most important aspects of effective leadership in construction can help you grow as both an individual and as an employee, enabling future growth and career progression.

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5 Tips for tracking and improving your bid-hit ratio

by Michel Richer
abstract bid hit ratio design

Your bid-hit ratio is the rate at which project opportunities are won and is often a great indicator of how effective your bidding and proposal processes are. A lot of contractors will simply use the number of successful bids as an indicator of success, but there are plenty of other factors that should be considered. Bidding on projects, win or lose, takes a lot of time, energy, and money.

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4 Labor scheduling tips for electrical contractors

by Michel Richer
Electrician scheduling labor

Workforce and labor planning tools like Bridgit Bench are built specifically for the construction industry to help maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of your project and resource schedule. In this blog, we’ll outline 3 labor scheduling tips for electrical contractors to help ensure they’re getting the most out of their team.

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