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Effective Resource Management in Construction: A Case Study on Fortune-Johnson and Bridgit Bench
Applicable Industries
- Buildings
- Cement
Applicable Functions
- Human Resources
- Product Research & Development
Use Cases
- Building Automation & Control
- Construction Management
The Challenge
Fortune-Johnson, a premier contractor for building multi-family projects in Southeast U.S., was facing challenges in managing, recruiting, hiring, and staffing of projects. The company was using Microsoft Excel for workforce planning, but found it to be unappealing and labor-intensive. In an attempt to improve their process, they switched to Microsoft Visio, which proved useful in scheduling, resource planning, and determining hiring needs. However, the tool lacked smart features and required constant monitoring and checking. If something was missed, there were no warning flags, placing a significant burden on the Director of Employee Relations, Joe Jenkyn, to ensure nothing was overlooked.
About The Customer
Fortune-Johnson, founded in 1991 and headquartered in Atlanta, is a technology company that specializes in building design, materials supply, and construction. With a regional office in Charlotte, NC, the company is the leading contractor for multi-family projects in Southeast U.S. Their portfolio includes a wide range of build types such as assisted living facilities, student housing, garden-style apartments, and high-density mixed-use developments. Fortune-Johnson prides itself on its successful completion of every project undertaken and its ability to build long-term relationships with customers through mutual trust and a high standard of excellence.
The Solution
In search of a more efficient and user-friendly tool, Fortune-Johnson turned to Bridgit Bench. Introduced to Jenkyn by a colleague, Bridgit Bench was recognized as a next-generation tool for construction resource planning. It was easy to use and had a user-centric design, which made it an attractive solution for the company's challenges. The tool was implemented primarily for operations and preconstruction planning at Fortune-Johnson's Atlanta headquarters. The adoption of Bridgit Bench aimed to alleviate the burden of resource planning and management, providing a more streamlined and efficient approach to workforce planning.
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