Forma is a web‑based platform that lets construction and engineering firms quickly find, vet, interview, and book pre‑vetted engineers for short‑term secondments. The service aggregates competitive day‑rate quotes from multiple staffing providers, offering transparent pricing and eliminating subscription fees, so managers can control costs, reduce risk, and deploy talent within 24 hours.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Construction and engineering firms often struggle to quickly locate, vet, and engage qualified engineers for short‑term secondments, leading to project delays, hidden costs, and administrative overhead.
Solution
Forma provides a web‑based platform that streamlines the entire lifecycle of engineering secondments. Users can search a curated pool of vetted engineers, build shortlists, schedule interviews, and confirm bookings within a single interface. The platform aggregates day‑rate offers from multiple providers, presenting transparent pricing so managers can compare and select the most cost‑effective option. All engineers are pre‑vetted, insured, and come with references, reducing risk for the hiring organization. By eliminating subscription fees and handling contract administration, Forma accelerates resource deployment, often within 24 hours.
Target Audience
Primary customers are construction companies, engineering consultancies, and project managers who need to source and manage short‑term engineering talent for time‑critical projects.
Features
- Advanced search filters to match engineers by skill set, location, and availability
- Integrated shortlisting, interview scheduling, and booking workflow
- Real‑time comparison of day‑rate quotes from multiple staffing providers
- Transparent pricing display with no hidden fees or loadings
- Vetted engineer profiles including insurance coverage and reference checks
- Automated RFP generation to solicit rates from at least three providers
- No subscription or platform usage fees for hiring organizations