Sir Robert McAlpine has adopted an AI-enabled workforce planning platform to take a data-led approach to ensure it has the right staff in the right place at the right time.
The contractor has adopted the Bridgit platform, which claims to be the only AI purpose-built platform for construction workforce planning.
Bridgit builds on Sir Robert McAlpine’s workforce history and data, “surfacing patterns and suggestions that get sharper over time”. These insights will provide the contractor with immediate visibility into the experiences and skills that make each team member unique – spanning past projects, certifications, availability, location and tenure.
Planners will be able to ask Bridgit questions directly and receive AI-powered smart suggestions as they assemble and balance project teams. This will enable Sir Robert McAlpine to move away from spreadsheet-based processes and toward a structured, data-driven model built for proactive decision-making.
The contractor can also use the platform to analyse its ‘rookie ratio’ to ensure junior talent is effectively paired with experienced colleagues before projects mobilise.
Workforce intelligence matters
“Our people are our greatest competitive advantage, and ensuring the right talent is in the right place at the right time is central to how we deliver for our clients,” said Nadeem Mirza, resourcing and workforce planning director at Sir Robert McAlpine. “Bridgit gives us the visibility and rigour to plan our workforce with the same precision we bring to our project programmes. In an environment where skilled talent is increasingly constrained, that capability is essential.”
Bridgit CEO Mallorie Brodie added: “Sir Robert McAlpine is exactly the kind of contractor that demonstrates why workforce intelligence matters. They operate at the highest level of complexity, with programmes that span years and teams that must perform without margin for error. Our data shows that the companies leading the industry in workforce planning have a measurably longer planning horizon and lower attrition than their peers.”
Bridgit was founded in 2012 in Toronto. It has a significant presence in the US, Canada and Australia. Working with Sir Robert McAlpine “marks a significant step in Bridgit’s expansion into the UK and European construction markets”, the firm said.
