Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about crewd. and construction staffing
What is crewd.?
crewd. is a B2B construction staffing marketplace that connects contractors with verified trades organizations in Ontario and Quebec. Instead of hiring individual workers, you access skilled teams from vetted partner companies — reducing risk, improving reliability, and staying fully compliant.
How is crewd. different from a staffing agency?
Traditional staffing agencies act as manual brokers with high markups and little transparency. crewd. is a technology platform that automates matching, time tracking, and payments. You connect directly with trades organizations, eliminating the middleman while maintaining compliance and quality standards.
What trades and skills are available on crewd.?
Our network includes carpenters, electricians, plumbers, welders, ironworkers, concrete finishers, heavy equipment operators, and more. All trades organizations on crewd. are verified for licensing, insurance, and compliance before they can accept jobs.
What regions does crewd. serve?
crewd. currently operates in Ontario and Quebec, Canada. Our platform is built to handle the specific regulatory requirements of each province, including Quebec's Act R-20 and CCQ compliance for construction labour.
How does pricing work?
Contractors post jobs with their requirements and budget. Trades organizations set their own rates. crewd. facilitates the transaction with transparent pricing — no hidden agency markups. You only pay for the hours worked, tracked automatically through our integrated clock-in/clock-out system.
How does time tracking work on crewd.?
Workers use a secure PIN-based clock-in/clock-out system on the crewd. platform. All time entries are digitally recorded, reviewed by the client within a soft review window, and then automatically confirmed for billing. No more paper timesheets or disputes.
Is crewd. compliant with provincial labour regulations?
Yes. crewd. is designed for compliance from the ground up. We verify trades organizations for proper licensing (including RBQ in Quebec), insurance coverage, and WSIB/CNESST registration. The platform helps both contractors and trades firms maintain regulatory compliance.
How do I get started?
Sign up at crewd.ai and complete the onboarding process — it takes just a few minutes. Contractors can post their first job immediately. Trades organizations can list their available crews and start receiving job requests right away.