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Largest Australian Construction Projects
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…
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How to improve productivity in construction industry
The numbers paint a clear picture. While global construction spending races toward $22 trillion by 2040, the industry has achieved just 10% productivity improvement over the past two decades compared to 50% gains in other sectors. That’s not just a statistic. It’s money left on the table, projects delayed, and crews burning out. The skilled…
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Turning Your People Data into a Competitive Advantage: Experience Tracking is Now Live in Bridgit
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…
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Trends in Construction Labor Markets and Impact on Project Management
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…
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Adapting Construction Management for Small vs. Large Projects
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…
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Top Workforce Planning Challenges for Contractors (And How To Address Them)
Can you meet tight project timelines while managing your resources efficiently? If you’re like most contractors today, you’re juggling labor shortages, fragmented workforce data, and increasingly complex projects. The old way of workforce planning is becoming a liability. Those spreadsheets and processes that live in one person’s head fall apart quickly when unexpected changes require…
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Bridgit Recognized for Best Ease of Use, Most Recommended, and Best Customer Support by Capterra
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…
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Top Construction Companies in the UK
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…
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Top Construction Companies in Australia
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…
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Regulatory Compliance and Construction Management Software
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…
