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Is it possible to build a good construction workforce quickly and cheaply?

Imagine waking up one morning to find that every single role on your site has been filled overnight by a worker with the relevant skills…

Trade Pay Rates in 2022: Too low, or just laughable?

Everyone wants value for money. Whether you’re buying a house, a car, or even going out for a meal, value for money is always a…

CVs in Construction: Do they still matter?

You may be tempted to dismiss CVs as unnecessary within the construction industry. Perhaps you already have. When construction workers are defined by their practical…

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High Staff Turnover: Why is it Damaging the Construction Industry?

Forming a good team is essential to ensure a profitable construction company. Yet many agencies see construction workers as a means to an end, rather…

HM Government on tax avoidance – don’t get caught out!

HMRC have released a useful article about tax avoidance for workers to make sure that they are not involved in tax avoidance schemes. We strongly…

Important Christmas 2021 And New Year Timesheet And Payment Deadlines

Cut off times for timesheets and payment days Christmas is fast approaching which means there will be shorter deadlines within the payroll department at P.I.E.R…

How can I find the right construction recruitment agency in Cardiff and South Wales?

Finding a construction recruitment agency you can trust is key. But when you start looking for recruitment agencies in South Wales, it can feel overwhelming….

IR35 Explained for Construction

Legislation changes can create headaches for our clients, and we know that it’s not always easy to unpick how each piece of legislation will affect…

CIS – Construction industry VAT reverse charge

What is the VAT reverse charge? The reverse charge is a way of accounting for VAT where the end-customer accounts for VAT and the supplier…

Meet the Team – Rebecca, Financial Controller

Meet our favourite payroller, Rebecca, who we are happy to say is now in her fifth year at Pier. Find out a bit more about…

The Best Labourers in Wales?

We always try to show our appreciation to our workers on site, and every now and then we get someone who really stands out for…

Rugby Fever – Get Involved

With the Rugby World Cup in Japan kicking offthe office has been going rugby mad. Here are a couple of the things going on, some…

Trades & Labour department gets a fresh face

We’re happy to say that our trades and labour division is busier than ever with our new resourcer Chris Walker taking charge. Chris has been…

Paperless Office – Pier offers advice on going digital

The news in 2019 has been filled with concerns about plastic waste and how we can combat single use plastics. But did you know that…

Recruitment for Life

Our Managing Director Paul celebrates (or commiserates!) 25 years in the recruitment industry this year, and has been reflecting on some notable changes in the…

Credit Crunch – Is your company creditworthy?

When I was browsing the construction headlines this morning I was struck by something. Four of the stories on a single news page referenced folded…

Electrical contractors: Are you “electric vehicle ready?”

New electric vehicle proposal could open lucrative market for electrical contractors Electrical contractors will be interested to hear the latest proposal by the Department for…

Construction training for under £25 : The 3 top Health and Safety certificates in demand

The Age of the Health & Safety Certificate These days construction sites take their health and safety very seriously, and with good reason. Whilst the…

George Clarke showcases amazing regeneration of The General in Bristol

We are very proud to have been involved in the regeneration over the last four years of The General in Bristol. It has recently been visited…

Beating Blue Monday with Funny Construction Jokes

Blue Monday in the office After the excitement of Christmas and New Year, the next event on the calendar is a bit more dismal; Blue…

Blue Monday Songs for Construction Jobs

Happy New Year everyone! Following our playlist dedications to electrical workers and plumbers, our latest list celebrates those in construction jobs; our Trades and Labourers in…

Plumbing Music Playlist: for Plumbers, Pipefitters & other Mechanical Jobs

Plumbing jobs appreciation This week the heating has been on full in the office and we’ve been drinking lots of tea to keep warm and…

Have a listen to our Electrician Oldies playlist

Songs for Sparks With the snow falling outside it’s beginning to…

Construction apprenticeships and training: new schemes enough to plug the skills gap?

Why is there a skills shortage? The release of the Autumn Budget and an overhaul of construction apprenticeship and training programs has brought attention to…

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