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Temporary vs Permanent Construction Recruitment

When short-term labour makes sense, when a permanent hire is the better investment, and how to decide.

When temporary works best

  • Covering a specific phase, pour or peak period
  • Replacing absence at short notice
  • Projects with uncertain follow-on work

When permanent is the better choice

  • Roles central to how your business runs, such as site managers and engineers
  • A secured pipeline of upcoming projects
  • Positions where knowing your systems and standards matters

Combining both

Many contractors keep a permanent core team and add temporary trades and labour as projects demand. Planning that mix early helps avoid paying for idle capacity or scrambling for people mid-project.

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