Construction worker wages can vary dramatically depending on your role within the sector, where you’re based, your level of experience, and of course, the agency…
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According to the 2022 contractors’ salary survey, ‘workers in every single category and sub-category of the construction profession saw their average wage go up at…
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Poor mental health is alarmingly common in the construction industry, and it can have devastating consequences. Anyone who’s worked in construction will understand that our…
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The construction workforce in the UK is ageing. According to the Office of National Statistics (ONS), approximately one in five UK-born construction workers were over…
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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…
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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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….
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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