A general contractor working in Budapest and Pest County saw several parallel projects put at risk by a shortage of skilled workers: on the Hungarian market it could not find enough bricklayers, carpenters and semi-skilled construction workers to meet its deadlines. Through the direct placement of professionals from the Philippines, within a few months we provided the company with a stable, easily expandable team – and the projects returned to their planned schedule.

Construction is one of the sectors where the labour shortage has been most acute for years. Our client, a medium-sized general contractor, was working on several residential and industrial building projects at once and simply could not find enough professionals on the Hungarian market to keep up with its growing order book. The shortage of experienced bricklayers, carpenters and semi-skilled construction workers caused some work phases to slip, which posed a serious risk given the tight deadlines.

The solution came through the direct placement of Filipino construction workers. We selected candidates who had already worked on large projects abroad, so they brought with them the necessary professional experience and a safety-conscious approach. We handled the entire process of obtaining the residence permit for the purpose of employment, organising travel and the initial administration, so the client did not have to deal with any of the official procedures. Once the first six workers had settled in, the company soon asked for more, and the team eventually grew to sixteen people.

The team quickly proved why it pays to build a team around Filipino workers. After a short, hands-on induction, the new staff worked independently and to a high standard, and adapted easily to the Hungarian working culture. Stability was of particular value to the client: turnover remained minimal and the workers planned for the long term, so the company did not have to re-recruit and retrain every few months. The projects gradually returned to their planned schedule, and the deadlines that had previously been at risk were met.

This story shows clearly that Filipino workers are not a quick fix but a solution to the shortage of construction professionals that remains predictable in the long term. With the right selection, a smooth permit process and a stable, loyal team, foreign workers become a genuine competitive advantage – whether you need to add a few people or build an entire crew.

M. G. · 14 July 2026