Market demand in construction is changing

'We are a full extension of the HRM department in facade construction'

Anticipating market developments in the facade construction industry is easy for Gevelpersoneel.nl. During a conversation with Roel Jansen, commercial director of the Nijmegen-based temporary employment agency, which was launched in 2008, this becomes apparent once again. "Within our organization all people and resources are on board to provide a diverse group of clients with qualified employees for production, assembly or mounting work in the industry. Even now that the demand for skilled personnel keeps rising and our clients are increasingly using our temporary workers for longer periods of time. We always provide the right solution."

As in other sectors, the facade and frame industry has a high demand for top quality hands. At Gevelpersoneel.nl, part of Ergon Jobs, they have been meeting this need for the past 15 years by offering qualified personnel for a wide range of production, assembly and mounting activities. Throughout the Netherlands and abroad. During both new construction and renovation projects. 

"So far, there is nothing new under the sun," Jansen said. "What you do see changing anno 2023, and what we as personnel specialists are keenly anticipating, is first and foremost the nature of projects. Building on project sites is decreasing and more and more building components are being assembled into a prefabricated whole in special plants. In addition, as a temporary employment agency, we are increasingly taking on a secondment function. Because, where we used to be hired mainly for short-term projects, we are now, as a kind of recruiter, mostly involved in solving personnel problems for the longer term. As a result, we are increasingly becoming a full-fledged extension of our clients' HRM departments."

Completely unburdened

The market (demand) may be changing considerably, but providing customization is still a prominent focus at Castellastraat 26 in Nijmegen. 

"For our 15-specialist team, it doesn't matter where the hands are needed or where exactly the project is being done," Jansen said. "We prove our worth at every location and strive to be a perfect match in every situation. With a hefty chunk of experience and expertise in our baggage, we know what our clients expect from us. At the same time, we know the qualities and skills of our temporary workers. We bring those two things together in an employment relationship." 

But it doesn't stop there. The agency also arranges accommodation, transportation, all necessary certificates and basic tools. This way it takes all the worries out of the hands of its partners. That too is typical Gevelpersoneel.nl.

Active across the board

Gevelpersoneel.nl provides assembly and production personnel across the board. Currently, some 375 qualified trade specialists are dispatched through the agency. For work on the construction site, on the assembly line in the factory or otherwise. In the Netherlands and abroad. 

"The people we send out can be used for all types of facades and constructions," Jansen reiterates the agency's versatility. "Regardless of whether it involves plastic or aluminum window frames, roof and wall cladding, curtain walls, glass or metal: Gevelpersoneel.nl always offers a suitable and flexible labor solution. Fast, accurate and at an all-round competitive price."