Verify the Trade. Sign Off on Safety. Know the Client's Credit Before You Staff It.
FreshStaff tracks trade credential expirations, records site safety sign-offs, and manages client credit limit approvals, so you never staff past what a GC can actually pay. $149/month base, $6 only for tradespeople actually on assignment.
In short
FreshStaff for construction and skilled trades staffing tracks trade credentials (OSHA-10, journeyman licenses, rigging certifications) per worker with expiration alerts, records site safety sign-offs, and runs a client credit limit approval workflow, requested limit, recommended limit, risk score, and reviewer sign-off, before extending more unbilled exposure to a general contractor. Base fee is $149/month with unlimited free Internal Team Seats; usage is $6/month per Active Placement.
Where Generic Staffing Software Breaks Down
Three problems that generic ATS software and legacy per-seat platforms consistently get wrong for skilled trades staffing on active job sites.
Trade Credential Compliance
The Problem
OSHA-10 cards, journeyman licenses, and rigging certifications get tracked in a binder or spreadsheet. A tradesperson shows up to a site with an expired credential, and it's discovered on-site, not before dispatch.
The FreshStaff Fix
Every trade credential is tracked per worker with an expiration date and escalating alerts, the same compliance engine used for licensed healthcare workers, applied to trade certifications instead.
Site Safety Sign-Offs
The Problem
Safety walkthroughs and sign-offs happen verbally or on paper at the job site, with no searchable record if a client or insurer asks for documentation after an incident.
The FreshStaff Fix
Safety sign-offs are recorded per site with a structured checklist and a named reviewer, giving you a real audit trail instead of a verbal "yes, we checked."
Client Credit Limit Approvals
The Problem
A GC falls behind on invoices, but staffing continues at the same pace because nobody has visibility into how much unbilled exposure that client already carries.
The FreshStaff Fix
A client credit limit approval workflow, requested limit, recommended limit, risk score, reviewer sign-off, gives you a clear ceiling before extending more placements to a client that's already stretched.
On-site and on-schedule
Keep Every Crew Fully Staffed
Line up tradesmen against each job with certifications and OSHA training verified up front, so the crew that shows up Monday is cleared to work. Your account managers spend the day on the site, not in the spreadsheet.
Crew confirmed
6 tradesmen · Monday 6:00 AM
All OSHA-10 verified
Built for How You Actually Staff
Credential Status
Journeyman License expires in 18 days
Trade Credential Compliance
OSHA-10, journeyman licenses, rigging certifications, and more, tracked per worker with expiration alerts, so an expired credential gets caught before dispatch, not on-site.
Site Safety Sign-Off
Site Safety Sign-Off Records
Every safety sign-off is logged with a structured checklist and a named reviewer, a real audit trail if a client or insurer ever asks for documentation.
Client Credit Limit
Client Credit Limit Approvals
See a requested limit, a recommended limit, and a risk score before approving more exposure to a GC, so staffing decisions and credit exposure stay connected instead of siloed.
The Features Construction & Skilled Trades Desks Lean On
All included in the base price. No add-on modules, no per-seat unlocks.
Training & Credential Tracking
A built-in candidate LMS and credential repository, tracked to expiration.
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Safety & Job-Site Readiness
Digital safety inspections and job equipment tracking, gated before dispatch.
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Client Credit Management
Real-time client credit limits, applications, and exposure alerts.
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Time Tracking & Workforce Hours
Mobile time entry and approval workflows that flow into native payroll.
Learn more →Real-World Cost Comparison
Based on an agency with 4 internal staff placing 60 skilled tradespeople/month.
| FreshStaff | Bullhorn (est.) | Avionté (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal team seats (4) | $0 (unlimited & free) | ~$520/mo (4 × ~$130/seat) | Custom, high per-seat |
| Credential / credit-risk compliance module | Included | Add-on / 3rd-party integration | Modular / legacy back-office |
| 60 Active Placements | 60 × $6 = $360/mo | Often bundled into per-seat + module cost, not itemized | Same |
| Total (est.) | $149 + $360 = $509/mo | ~$1,300 – $1,800/mo | ~$1,200 – $1,600/mo |
4 internal team seats included at $0 on FreshStaff.
Your Estimated Annual Savings
$9,500 – $15,500/year
Disclaimer: Bullhorn and Avionté are trademarks of their respective owners. Comparison figures are estimates for informational purposes only and do not imply any official endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation with either party.
Verify the Trade. Sign Off on Safety. Know the Client's Credit Before You Staff It. Questions
What is the best staffing software for a construction or skilled-trades staffing agency?
For a construction or skilled-trades agency, FreshStaff verifies OSHA and trade certifications before dispatch, runs native payroll with client credit controls, and includes unlimited free recruiter seats at $149/month base plus $6/month per Active Placement — a transparent alternative to per-seat platforms like Bullhorn and Avionté.
How does FreshStaff track trade credentials like OSHA-10 or journeyman licenses?
Each credential is tracked per worker with an expiration date and escalating alerts as it approaches expiration, the same per-worker credential tracking used for licensed healthcare workers, applied to trade certifications.
What is a client credit limit approval, and why does it matter for construction staffing?
It's a workflow that tracks a requested credit limit, a recommended limit, and a risk score for each client, so you can see how much unbilled exposure a GC already carries before approving more placements against that account.
Do safety sign-offs create a real audit trail?
Yes. Each sign-off is recorded per site with a structured checklist and a named reviewer, so there's a searchable record if a client or insurer requests documentation after the fact.
More questions? Visit the full FAQ page.
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