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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
The construction industry is no stranger to complying with regulations from local, state, and federal governments. From health and safety regulations to policies like GDPR and CCPA regulating data privacy protocols, construction managers are continuously integrating new policies into their workflows. In this post, we’re going to take a look at the role of construction
AI is one of the most impactful trends in modern technology, yet it remains one of the least understood. It’s easy to get caught up in the hype and feel left behind. The pace of AI adoption in the real world is driven by practical use cases and applications, not by trending topics or social
It may seem counterintuitive at first, but the traditionally hands-on construction industry is becoming increasingly remote-friendly. The COVID-19 pandemic, along with the development of software such as workforce planning and management tools like Bridgit, played a key role in driving this trend. For administrative, management, and other office roles, remote work benefits both employees and
We’ve updated the preconstruction planning experience in Bridgit Bench to help in a few key ways, like duplicating roles and spend reporting.
Effective workforce planning cannot be overstated in the built world, where timelines are tight and margins even tighter. The workforce planning meeting is at the heart of this intricate puzzle of managing projects and people together.
With the digitalization of an industry comes abundant sensitive project details, financial information, and personal data, which presents a lucrative target for cyber threats. The importance of robust data security measures cannot be overstressed.
Following the release of the Full Contributor permission group, Bridgit Bench also now has the ability for users to create and name custom permission groups specific to their company needs, and assign different users to those permission groups.
To save time applying commonly used filter combinations, Bench users can save specific filter sets for easy access. For Bench admins that are adding new users and want to reduce learning curves, or just want to create a common lens for workforce planning with their larger team, Saved Filters can also be easily shared with every Bench user.
Effective project management in construction demands an understanding of how workforce planning influences the success of projects. The challenge is balancing project schedules with labor availability while maintaining tight control over budgets and deadlines. It requires foresight, strategy, and a grasp of the nuances that come with each project and team member. This article will
