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The construction industry in North American is at a turning point. After growing 4.5% in 2024, the United States construction sector now expects a sharp slowdown with forecasted growth of only 1-2% in 2025. At the same time, Canada’s construction sector shrank by 1.8% in 2024 but shows signs of bouncing back. These different paths
The construction industry has a $1.8 trillion problem hiding in plain sight. According to the 2025 State of Workforce Planning report, 93% of construction leaders say labor shortages are impacting their operations, yet most are still trying to solve this crisis with disconnected spreadsheets and siloed systems that make the problem worse. When Malia Ahmed,
Today, Bridgit gets a lot smarter, with a round of updates built to supercharge workforce planning across your organization. Leading the charge is a more accurate way to calculate commute distance, plus richer historical-project insights—along with several under-the-hood enhancements to make your everyday tasks faster and easier. Commute Distance Starting today, Bridgit Maps pairs every
We first created Bridgit Bench because we kept hearing the same thing from construction leaders: workforce planning was too manual, too reactive, and too disconnected from the bigger picture. Those conversations sparked the idea that turned Bridgit into what it is today! As we’ve grown, customers have continued to hold a crucial role in shaping
Borrow these 13 battle-tested Bridgit tips When Stephen Barnett joined Sitzler as senior business analyst, he inherited a familiar challenge for most construction firms—managing 250+ team members across a vast geographical area using nothing more than spreadsheets (and hope). Six months later, his systematic approach to implementing Bridgit delivered a complete transformation of how they
Have you ever seen videos of Boston Dynamics’ “Spot” robots? These remarkable machines handle different terrains and environments to become robotic assistants. Boston Dynamics’ Spot has already walked over 9,000 miles in real construction operations—the equivalent of going from Boston to the South Pole. Spot is one representation—exciting to some, creepy to others—of the technological
Workforce optimization isn’t a new problem in construction. Despite ongoing efforts to make the most of their teams, contractors face persistent labor shortages and other workforce constraints that stand in the way. In response to labor supply challenges, many contractors have turned their focus to increasing the performance of their existing teams. Too often, however,
The construction industry in 2025 is at a crossroads. Government infrastructure initiatives are creating an increased demand in a sector projected to reach $22 trillion by 2040. Yet contractors face unique challenges from evolving technology, changing workforce dynamics, and the impact of tariffs. What is particularly striking is how construction productivity has fallen behind other
We just rolled out a fresh round of product updates designed to help you build high-performing teams, move faster, and win more work. What are the details, and why do they matter? Let’s dive in! Leading this release: Collaboration History, one of our most requested features. Collaboration History: Build teams with proven chemistry Want to
From Dublin’s Georgian Custom House to the modern Green Atlantic renewable energy project, Ireland’s construction achievements span three centuries and tell the story of national evolution. These projects reflect Ireland’s journey from colonial past to modern European state, showcasing innovation through changing times. This collection highlights significant Irish construction across religious, transportation, energy, urban, and
