Questions?
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Everything firms and freelancers want to know before joining GigBench.
Questions?
We've got answers.
Everything firms and freelancers want to know before joining GigBench.
Frequently Asked Questions.
1. What is Gigbench?
GigBench is a specialized talent marketplace built for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. It connects firms with vetted freelance professionals through verified profiles, discipline-specific experience, and project-based engagements. Unlike general freelance platforms, GigBench is designed to support real-world AEC workflows, making it easier to find trusted expertise, manage project scope, and work with confidence.
1. What is Gigbench?
GigBench is a specialized talent marketplace built for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. It connects firms with vetted freelance professionals through verified profiles, discipline-specific experience, and project-based engagements. Unlike general freelance platforms, GigBench is designed to support real-world AEC workflows, making it easier to find trusted expertise, manage project scope, and work with confidence.
2. What is GigBench's focus?
Engineering and architecture for the built environment — delivered through vetted freelance expertise. We're built specifically for AEC firms that need credentialed, discipline-specific talent they can actually trust on real projects.
3. Who is Gigbench for?
GigBench is for AEC firms that need flexible, reliable talent and for licensed professionals seeking high-quality, project-based work. It serves architects, engineers, and technical specialists who want a credible way to showcase their experience, as well as firms of all sizes looking to scale teams efficiently without long-term hiring commitments.
2. Who is Gigbench for?
GigBench is for AEC firms that need flexible, reliable talent and for licensed professionals seeking high-quality, project-based work. It serves architects, engineers, and technical specialists who want a credible way to showcase their experience, as well as firms of all sizes looking to scale teams efficiently without long-term hiring commitments.
4. How are freelancers vetted?
We verify experience, discipline, and credentials relevant to the AEC field.
3. How are freelancers vetted?
We verify experience, discipline, and credentials relevant to the AEC field.
5. Does Gigbench guarantee work?
Freelancers are matched with relevant opportunities, but selection depends on firm needs.
4. Does Gigbench guarantee work?
Freelancers are matched with relevant opportunities, but selection depends on firm needs.
6. Is Gigbench only for engineering?
No — it includes architecture, engineering, BIM, drafting, PM, and more.
5. Is Gigbench only for engineering?
No — it includes architecture, engineering, BIM, drafting, PM, and more.
7. What types of firms use Gigbench?
Architecture, civil, structural, MEP, environmental, design-build, specialty consultants, developers, and more.
8. How does pricing work?
Pricing information to be added in the near future. For now, visit our coming soon page to see what else is on the way!
6. What types of firms use Gigbench?
Architecture, civil, structural, MEP, environmental, design-build, specialty consultants, developers, and more.
9. Can firms hire freelancers long-term?
Yes — Gigbench supports and welcomes repeat/recurring collaboration while also encouraging transitioning freelance employees to full-time hiring.
7. How does pricing work?
Pricing information to be added in the near future. For now, visit our coming soon page to see what else is on the way!
8. Can firms hire freelancers long-term?
Yes — Gigbench supports and welcomes repeat/recurring collaboration while also encouraging transitioning freelance employees to full-time hiring.
10. Do freelancers set their own rates?
Yes — freelancers define their preferred engagement terms.
11. Will freelancers be expected to have their own AutoCAD license, or can they remote into our office and use ours?
Freelancers are expected to indicate in their profile whether or not they have an AutoCAD license. What you require from there is entirely up to you as a firm — there's no platform-mandated standard. You can set that expectation in your arrangement with the freelancer directly.
12. Does GigBench provide file transfer, or will we use our own?
For freelancers:
File transfer is handled directly through the GigBench portal. All communication and document sharing is tracked within the platform, keeping everything organized and project-specific. You don't need to use external tools.
13. Can we elect a lump sum instead of an hourly rate for a particular job?
Yes. If the project description gives you enough comfort to price it as a lump sum, you can select that option. A planned enhancement will also allow for partial payments on lump sum projects, so you'll be able to break those into installments — weekly, monthly, or however you and the firm agree to structure it in the contract.
9. Do freelancers set their own rates?
Yes — freelancers define their preferred engagement terms.
10. When does Gigbench launch?
Early Spring 2026
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