-
The art of preparation: Ensuring success in workforce planning meetings
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.
-
The unique challenges of specialty contractors in workforce planning
Addressing the challenges of specialty contractors goes beyond general construction needs. Their niche expertise demands detailed workforce planning, tight coordination, and adaptability. Let’s dive into what sets them apart and how they can navigate these unique hurdles. Workforce planning for specialty contractors Specialized Skill Sets Required Specialty contractors require individuals with skills tailored to specific…
-
Using your workforce data to improve project bidding
Winning bids at a high rate is one of the lifelines to maintaining a construction company. While this is a simple concept, being successful at it requires a general contractor capable of juggling a myriad of variables, some of them completely out of their control.
-
Better business decisions with Bridgit Bench
Modern contractors thrive when making data-driven decisions. One of the biggest question marks in terms of quality data in construction revolves around the workforce, its availability, and where it needs to be. Using spreadsheets to make key business decisions about allocating people to jobs, communicating updates, and forecasting future labor demands is like trying to…
-
17 Essential construction industry trends to watch
Here are some major construction industry trends to keep an eye on this year and beyond.
-
Using analytics to enhance workforce planning for specialty contractors
For specialty contractors, a large portion of success hinges on the ability to field the right team for the job. From managing multiple projects to dealing with skills shortages, the challenges are abundant. A key to navigating these challenges lies in effective workforce planning. Knowing who you have, what they can do, and where they…
-
Mitigating risk with accurate preconstruction data
Having access to accurate and reliable preconstruction data is the equivalent of having a detailed roadmap for a long journey. This data, encompassing a variety of elements from cost estimates and site conditions to workforce availability, lays the foundation for every successful construction project. It’s an invaluable tool that guides key decisions, shapes strategies, and…
-
Bridging the gap between precon ops and construction ops
Traditionally, the construction sector has favoured a siloed approach to its teams, with each one keeping its cards close to the chest. This defensiveness is worth questioning, especially as building methods evolve and the industry gets better acquainted with new technologies. Is operating in silos still an effective strategy, particularly when it comes to planning…
-
From chaos to control: how the right software can help you with preconstruction workforce planning
Preconstruction workforce planning presents a unique set of challenges for contractors. These challenges are specifically felt by preconstruction managers who have the critical task of coordinating people and tasks before the actual construction begins. A preconstruction manager’s primary goal is to sort and handle the number of opportunities and projects from your business development team.…
-
Best practices for workforce planning your specialty trades team
Whether you’re a project manager seeking to fine-tune your staffing strategies, or a company executive looking for ways to improve overall efficiency and profitability, this article is for you.
