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Sellen Construction's Workforce Planning Transformation with Bridgit Bench

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Applicable Industries	Cement Construction & Infrastructure
Applicable Functions	Human Resources
Use Cases	Construction Management Construction Site Monitoring
Challenge	Sellen Construction, a leading builder in the Pacific Northwest, faced significant challenges in coordinating a large team across multiple projects at various stages of completion. Jamie Miller, Director of Engineering Development, was responsible for developing staff across these projects, including a team of 50 engineers looking to advance their careers with Sellen. The fast-paced world of commercial construction made timely decision-making a daunting task. The legacy data management software that Sellen was using did not provide adequate insight to make informed decisions. The lack of visibility into staffing changes throughout the construction office was a major hurdle in their workforce planning. Read More
About Customer	Founded in 1944 in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood, Sellen Construction has grown from building naval radio stations during World War II to becoming one of the most successful builders in the Pacific Northwest. The company is listed as one of the ENR top 400 general contractors in the U.S. Sellen's success is rooted in its purpose to improve the lives of those around them, as builders, partners, and neighbors. The company is known for its significant role in the region's growth and its commitment to developing its staff, including a team of 50 engineers. Read More
Solution	In the fall of 2019, Sellen Construction began using Bridgit Bench for workforce planning. This decision was influenced by their successful experience with Bridgit Field, a punch list solution. Bridgit Bench provided a significant increase in the visibility of staffing changes throughout the construction office, which was a major improvement over their previous tools. The adoption of Bridgit Bench also led to increased collaboration on project teams as they were being assembled. This new tool allowed Sellen to build better project teams, forecast staffing needs, and gain a competitive edge in the commercial construction industry. Read More Log in to view content
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Applicable Industries

Cement

Construction & Infrastructure

Applicable Functions

Human Resources

Use Cases

Construction Management

Construction Site Monitoring

Challenge

Sellen Construction, a leading builder in the Pacific Northwest, faced significant challenges in coordinating a large team across multiple projects at various stages of completion. Jamie Miller, Director of Engineering Development, was responsible for developing staff across these projects, including a team of 50 engineers looking to advance their careers with Sellen. The fast-paced world of commercial construction made timely decision-making a daunting task. The legacy data management software that Sellen was using did not provide adequate insight to make informed decisions. The lack of visibility into staffing changes throughout the construction office was a major hurdle in their workforce planning.

About Customer

Founded in 1944 in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood, Sellen Construction has grown from building naval radio stations during World War II to becoming one of the most successful builders in the Pacific Northwest. The company is listed as one of the ENR top 400 general contractors in the U.S. Sellen's success is rooted in its purpose to improve the lives of those around them, as builders, partners, and neighbors. The company is known for its significant role in the region's growth and its commitment to developing its staff, including a team of 50 engineers.

Solution

In the fall of 2019, Sellen Construction began using Bridgit Bench for workforce planning. This decision was influenced by their successful experience with Bridgit Field, a punch list solution. Bridgit Bench provided a significant increase in the visibility of staffing changes throughout the construction office, which was a major improvement over their previous tools. The adoption of Bridgit Bench also led to increased collaboration on project teams as they were being assembled. This new tool allowed Sellen to build better project teams, forecast staffing needs, and gain a competitive edge in the commercial construction industry.

Impact #1	The adoption of Bridgit Bench for workforce planning has brought about significant operational improvements for Sellen Construction. The tool has increased visibility into staffing changes across the construction office, enabling better decision-making and planning. It has also fostered increased collaboration among project teams during their assembly. This has not only improved the efficiency of project execution but also enhanced the quality of the teams. The ability to forecast staffing needs accurately has given Sellen a competitive edge in the fast-paced commercial construction industry.

Impact #1

The adoption of Bridgit Bench for workforce planning has brought about significant operational improvements for Sellen Construction. The tool has increased visibility into staffing changes across the construction office, enabling better decision-making and planning. It has also fostered increased collaboration among project teams during their assembly. This has not only improved the efficiency of project execution but also enhanced the quality of the teams. The ability to forecast staffing needs accurately has given Sellen a competitive edge in the fast-paced commercial construction industry.

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Sellen Construction's Workforce Planning Transformation with Bridgit Bench

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