Construction is the world’s oldest industry but spends the least amount of money on innovation. When we realized people outside and inside the industry, did not typically associate with technology like virtual reality, apps, and robotics, we started The ConTechCrew. Each week we bring our listeners the latest in ConTech news and interview the minds behind the technological innovations, changing the way we build.
Bridgit Bench helps contractors modernize workforce planning
About 50 staff, Mallorie Brodie says, is the point it becomes extremely tough for operations managers to keep on top of their on-site employees. At that stage, the traditional spreadsheet method for tracking what workers are on what job, who has the right experience to step into a role and what members of the team are over- or under-burdened, starts to break down, the CEO and co-founder of Bridgit Inc. says.
Bridgit recognized as a top growing Canadian company in 2020 by The Globe and Mail
Bridgit ranked on the Report on Business’ list for the second consecutive year, further showcasing the company’s growth and disruption in the construction industry. KITCHENER, ONTARIO, SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 – Bridgit, North America’s leading construction resource management company, today announced that it has ranked on the 2020 Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top
Two women blazing a trail in construction with digital workforce solutions
Little more than seven years ago, Mallorie Brodie and Lauren Lake met at a young entrepreneurship program. The two women had very different academic backgrounds but had a shared dream—to establish a thriving business. “We really had the same vision and
Bridging the Gap: Using data to advance construction
Listen now What’s your stance on adopting new technology in the construction industry? With the growth in venture capital investment and the adoption of new ideas, it’s certainly an exciting industry to be a part of. Join host Todd and Mallorie Brodie of Bridgit as they talk about pushing the industry forward, data versus the
Dirt Stories: Construction technology explained with Bridgit
DOZR chatted with Mallorie Brodie from Bridgit. As a co-founder and CEO of a construction tech company, Mallorie was able to provide insight into some of these questions and give her perspective on the topic of construction tech.
The best project management apps for construction in 2020
An app founded by women, Bridgit is a construction resource management tool that helps increase efficiencies and optimize communication on the job site. The app features scheduling software that allows you to have complete employee oversight to identify schedule overlaps and manage workloads. Plus, you can track, sort and analyze data stored from each of your projects to plan effectively for each job.
The Construction Record Podcast: Industry Innovation with Bridgit Bench
Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce national managing editor Vince Versace hosts this special podcast and guides us through interviews with construction logistics guru Barry LePatner, eCompliance president Adrian Bartha, Tread CEO Noah Dolgoy and Bridgit co-founder and CEO Mallorie Brodie as they detail how their companies are changing the face of the industry.
Industry Innovation: How to put your construction workforce data to work
In this ever-changing landscape, contractors with readily available, quickly digestible, and easily executed on construction data have become king. With construction bidding becoming more competitive, general contractors are having to carefully plan projects to optimize their resources and mitigate risk — all with the goal of remaining as profitable as they can on every contract.
Bridgit announces $7 million USD strategic investment led by Autodesk
Experiencing growth surge, leading construction workforce planning software company deepens relationship with Autodesk to fuel technology innovation TORONTO, ONTARIO, JULY 14, 2020 – Bridgit, a leading construction workforce planning software company, today announced it has raised a $7 million USD strategic investment led by Autodesk with support from EDC and existing investors BDC, Salesforce Ventures,