GigBridge

GigBridge is a UK-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that aims to revolutionize staffing in the construction industry. Founded by Gabriel Makinwa, GigBridge addresses one of the sector's most pressing challenges: finding and hiring skilled workers. The platform connects construction contractors with vetted freelance construction workers and subcontractors, streamlining the entire staffing process. GigBridge's technology allows construction companies to source, manage, and pay subcontractors efficiently, resulting in significant time and cost savings. The platform's intelligent matching system utilizes a comprehensive database of construction workers, considering various data points to pair the right workers with suitable projects. GigBridge's solution goes beyond traditional recruitment methods, offering features such as digital management of the entire rental property cycle, from pre-lease communication to ongoing management and lease termination. The company's innovative approach has garnered attention, leading to a pilot program with one of the largest steel building manufacturers in the US, which will encourage its network of 2,000 contractors across the country to use the GigBridge platform.

Key customers and partnerships

GigBridge has secured a significant partnership with BlueScope, a global steel company. In June 2023, GigBridge participated in the "Buildings of the Future" global accelerator program hosted by BlueScope Buildings North America and its venture arm, BlueScopeX. As a result of this participation, GigBridge was awarded a USD 100,000 USD prize and initiated a pilot project with BlueScope. This collaboration aims to leverage GigBridge's platform across BlueScope's extensive network of contractors in the US, potentially impacting up to 2,000 businesses in the commercial construction sector. The partnership with BlueScope represents a major opportunity for GigBridge to expand its reach and demonstrate the effectiveness of its solution in addressing labor shortages and improving efficiency in the construction industry.