Bridgit Expands AI Workforce Planning Solutions to Specialty Contractors

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Bridgit has officially launched new features tailored for specialty contractors, enhancing its AI workforce planning platform with Labor Forecasting and Crew Management capabilities to meet the unique demands of the specialty trades.

TORONTO — June 2, 2026 — Bridgit, recognized as a leader in AI workforce planning software for the construction sector, has announced the expansion of its platform to cater specifically to specialty contractors. This significant development introduces two innovative features — Labor Forecasting and advanced Crew Management — aimed at addressing the intricate, crew-centric needs of specialty trades. This expansion represents a logical progression for Bridgit, which has become the go-to workforce planning solution for numerous top ENR-ranked general contractors and their self-perform divisions. With over 40% of the ENR 400 already utilizing Bridgit to navigate their most challenging workforce issues, the company is now poised to offer specialized capabilities that meet the operational demands of the trades, establishing itself as a comprehensive resource for the entire construction workforce. Specialty contractors play a crucial role in the construction ecosystem. Despite this, the discipline of workforce planning, which can yield significant advantages, often lacks the focused support it requires. Bridgit is poised to change this dynamic. Initially developed for general contractors, the platform's capabilities expanded as these contractors began to manage work internally, leveraging Bridgit for their self-perform teams. The logical next step was to extend these advanced features to specialty contractors, equipping them with tools designed specifically for labor forecasting and crew deployment. Bridgit now offers the same data-driven, AI-enhanced model that has transformed operations for leading general contractors, providing real-time insights into team composition, experience balance, and utilization metrics directly to the trades executing work on-site. Mallorie Brodie, CEO of Bridgit, emphasized the importance of this expansion, stating, “Bridgit has helped leading general contractors turn workforce planning into a strategic advantage. Expanding into the specialty contractor market is the natural next step – but it’s not a step we took lightly.” Brodie highlighted the extensive engagement with current specialty customers to understand their labor planning and crew management processes, ensuring the new features were tailored to their specific needs rather than adapting general contractor tools. The workforce challenges facing specialty contractors are not merely cyclical; they are deeply embedded within the industry's structure. The 2026 Hiring Outlook from the AGC, published in January 2026, indicates that 82% of construction firms are struggling to fill hourly craft positions, marking a peak in hiring difficulties over the last three years. Further compounding this issue, a report from Fortune reveals a staggering 4:1 ratio of job postings for skilled trades compared to the actual number of workers entering the labor market as of April 2026. Bridgit's own 2026 Construction Workforce Benchmark Report highlights an alarming median industry attrition rate of 18.7%. For specialty contractors aiming to net 100 new hires, they may need to recruit approximately 125 individuals just to maintain their workforce levels. As the labor market grows tighter, project complexities escalate, and workforce pressures mount, those trades that can effectively plan their labor resources are likely to secure more projects, protect their profit margins, and retain their top talent. The recent expansion of Bridgit’s platform introduces two critical features specifically designed for the unique demands of specialty contractors: Labor Forecasting and Crew Management. Labor Forecasting provides a standardized, visual approach for specialty contractors to model labor demand for each project through the Labor Curve. This proactive tool enables contractors to anticipate when labor needs will increase, peak, or decrease, allowing for better alignment with planned assignments. Additionally, the Ask Bridgit feature allows users to query workforce data directly, facilitating quick identification of available personnel and their respective timelines, thus enabling timely adjustments to crew assignments. Meanwhile, the Crew Management feature empowers specialty contractors to organize their workforce in a manner that aligns with their operational realities — focusing on crews as the primary unit of work. When shifting crews between job sites, traditional methods often involve cumbersome communication and manual updates. Bridgit streamlines this process, allowing entire crews to be reassigned seamlessly with real-time updates accessible to all relevant parties, enhanced by AI recommendations for filling gaps. These capabilities collectively extend Bridgit’s core promise to meet the operational models of specialty trades, ensuring precision at the crew level, expedited reallocations across projects, and immediate visibility of roster changes. Nate Unruh, Chief Information Officer at Nox Group, remarked, “Bridgit has allowed us to streamline our new hire process for the team and send out communication promptly and accurately every week. The planning and projection abilities have enabled our team to hone in on expected headcounts and ensure transfers and reassignments do not get lost in the shuffle.” Bridgit’s solutions for specialty contractors are now available, and interested parties can learn more and request demonstrations through their website. Founded with a commitment to enhancing workforce planning in construction, Bridgit is backed by notable investors, including Autodesk, Salesforce Ventures, and Sands Capital, and is dedicated to equipping contractors with the tools necessary to optimize their workforce strategies.

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