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Cauldwell Wingate: Enhancing Collaboration and Internal Growth with Bridgit Bench

Technology Category

Robots - Collaborative Robots

Applicable Industries

Buildings
Cement

Applicable Functions

Human Resources

Use Cases

Construction Management
Smart City Operations

About The Customer

Cauldwell Wingate is a construction company founded in New York City in 1910. The company has played a significant role in the evolution of NYC, having developed millions of square feet of base buildings and interiors. The city landscape bears the mark of Cauldwell Wingate with projects that span over a century, from the Frick Museum, built in 1914, to the Eagle Lofts Residential Tower, built in 2018. The company provides pre-construction, construction management, and general contracting services. Its long track record of innovation in the construction industry has earned it an outstanding reputation and strong loyalty from its long-term, repeat client base.

The Challenge

Cauldwell Wingate, a construction company with a century-long track record of innovation, was facing challenges in its collaborative efforts due to the use of disparate systems. The company's Vice President of People & Culture, Lisa Villasmil, with nearly a decade of experience in developing construction teams, was well aware of the difficulties of ensuring everyone had the right information. The back-and-forth communication to ensure this often stifled collaborative efforts and led to a perception of the People Operations department, also known as Human Resources, as more of a nuisance than an asset designed to support and build their team.

The Solution

In January 2021, Cauldwell Wingate implemented Bridgit Bench, an intelligent workforce planning solution, to help collect and analyze their workforce data. This intuitive, easy-to-use system has significantly improved their collaborative efforts. The system allows all team members to access the same real-time information, making meetings more efficient and fostering a more collaborative relationship between the project team and People Operations. Now, when collaborating on staffing, team members can simply refer to the data in Bridgit Bench, streamlining the process and enhancing efficiency.

Operational Impact

The implementation of Bridgit Bench has transformed the operational dynamics within Cauldwell Wingate. The system has not only improved the efficiency of meetings by providing real-time information but also fostered a more collaborative relationship between the project team and People Operations. This has led to a shift in perception of the People Operations department, from being seen as a nuisance to being recognized as a valuable asset in building and supporting the team. The use of Bridgit Bench has also streamlined the process of staffing discussions, making the company more efficient in its operations.