# Housing for crews

> Beds for 10 to 200 workers near the GigaVaasa area: what exists, how far it is from the site, what the rules require, and how to send one request to several providers.

Web page: https://vaasasuppliers.com/crews/  
Other languages: [Suomeksi](https://vaasasuppliers.com/fi/crews/index.md), [På svenska](https://vaasasuppliers.com/sv/crews/index.md)

## Start with the directory

Every accommodation provider asked to be listed. Each entry shows beds, minimum stay and driving time to the GigaVaasa area.

- [Crew accommodation, all providers](https://vaasasuppliers.com/suppliers/crew-accommodation/)
- [Providers with 50 beds or more](https://vaasasuppliers.com/suppliers/crew-accommodation/?beds=50)
- [Furnished apartments for supervisors](https://vaasasuppliers.com/suppliers/furnished-apartments/)

You can also describe your need once with the [request form](https://vaasasuppliers.com/crews/#request) and let providers contact you.

## What kind of accommodation exists

The region has about 115,000 residents and little empty housing. Crews are usually spread over several places. Prices vary by season and length of stay, so ask several providers.

| Type | Suits | Typical minimum stay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Whole houses and row houses in the surrounding municipalities | Crews of 4 to 12 who cook for themselves and have a van | One month or more |
| Hostels and guesthouses in Vaasa | Small crews, short stays, no car needed | A few nights |
| Long-stay rates at hotels | Supervisors, short projects, people who need a single room | One week or more |
| Modular and container villages | Crews of 50 to several hundred, with canteen and laundry on site | One month or more, often the whole project |
| Camping cabins | Summer stays for small crews | A few nights |
| Furnished apartments | Supervisors, engineers and families | One month or more |

## How far the housing is from the site

The GigaVaasa area is at Laajametsä, next to Vaasa airport, about 10 km south-east of the city centre. Driving times are approximate. Allow more time in winter.

| From | Driving time |
| --- | --- |
| Vaasa centre | about 15 minutes |
| Mustasaari (Korsholm), Sepänkylä | about 15 minutes |
| Laihia | about 20 minutes |
| Maalahti (Malax) | about 30 minutes |
| Vöyri (Vörå) | about 40 minutes |
| Isokyrö (Storkyro) | about 40 minutes |
| Korsnäs | about 50 minutes |

## Getting crews to the site

Public transport does not serve shift work at the site. Most crews use their own vans or rented minibuses. Check with the rental company which licence category the vehicle needs.

- [Car, van and bus rental in the directory](https://vaasasuppliers.com/suppliers/vehicle-rental/)
- [Local buses in Vaasa (City of Vaasa)](https://www.vaasa.fi/en/living/traffic-and-streets/public-transport/)
- [Vaasa airport (Finavia)](https://www.finavia.fi/en/airports/vaasa)

## Meals, laundry and shopping

- Canteens and meal delivery: [catering companies](https://vaasasuppliers.com/suppliers/catering/) run site canteens and deliver hot meals to housing. Halal and vegetarian options on request.
- Laundry: [laundry and cleaning companies](https://vaasasuppliers.com/suppliers/cleaning-laundry/) collect and return laundry weekly, including workwear.
- Shops: large grocery stores are open every day, usually from 7 to 22. Alcohol is sold until 21. Stronger drinks are sold only by the state alcohol monopoly, which is closed on Sundays. 
- Pharmacies keep shop hours. There is a pharmacy with extended hours in the city centre. 

## Winter

From November to March expect snow, ice and short days. In January and February it is often colder than −10 °C. Get winter tyres and warm workwear, and allow extra time for the drive to the site.

- [Driving licences and vehicles (Traficom)](https://www.traficom.fi/en/drivers-and-vehicles)
- [Weather forecasts (Finnish Meteorological Institute)](https://en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi/)
- [Workwear and equipment in the directory](https://vaasasuppliers.com/suppliers/workwear-equipment/)

## What Finnish rules require

This site does not restate the rules. The links go to the authority.

- Employer-provided housing: the construction sector collective agreement sets minimum standards, such as room size, a room of one's own for longer stays, kitchen, washing facilities, laundry and cleaning. [Accommodation conditions for posted workers (Occupational Safety Administration)](https://tyosuojelu.fi/en/employment-relationship/posted-worker/accommodation-conditions)
- Posting notification: a company that posts workers to Finland must notify the occupational safety authority before the work starts. [Reporting duty for posted workers](https://tyosuojelu.fi/en/employment-relationship/posted-worker/reporting-duty)
- Tax number: everyone working on a construction site in Finland needs a Finnish tax number and a photo ID card. [Working in Finland (Tax Administration)](https://www.vero.fi/en/individuals/tax-cards-and-tax-returns/arriving_in_finland/work_in_finland/) and [taxes for posted workers (Occupational Safety Administration)](https://tyosuojelu.fi/en/employment-relationship/posted-worker/taxes)
- Buyer's duties: a company that buys contract work or hires agency labour must check its contractor. [Contractor's obligations and liability](https://tyosuojelu.fi/en/grey-economy/contractor-s-obligations-and-liability)
- Pay and terms: [collective agreements for the construction sector](https://tyosuojelu.fi/en/employment-relationship/posted-worker/pay-and-compensation-in-finland/collective-agreements-for-construction-sector)
- Site safety: [construction work notifications and rules](https://tyosuojelu.fi/en/working-conditions/construction-industry)

## Companies that can help

- [Crew accommodation](https://vaasasuppliers.com/suppliers/crew-accommodation/)
- [Furnished apartments](https://vaasasuppliers.com/suppliers/furnished-apartments/)
- [Catering, canteens and restaurants](https://vaasasuppliers.com/suppliers/catering/)
- [Cleaning, laundry and facility services](https://vaasasuppliers.com/suppliers/cleaning-laundry/)
- [Car, van and bus rental](https://vaasasuppliers.com/suppliers/vehicle-rental/)
- [Logistics and transport](https://vaasasuppliers.com/suppliers/logistics-transport/)

## Questions people ask

### Can workers share rooms?

Shared rooms are common for short stays. For longer stays the construction sector collective agreement requires, among other things, a room of one's own. The Occupational Safety Administration's page on accommodation conditions has the details.

### Who pays for the housing?

Normally the employer. Whether any of the cost can be charged to the worker is regulated. The Occupational Safety Administration explains the rules for posted workers.

### How far ahead should we book?

For 50 beds or more, months ahead. Capacity in the region is limited, and the city expects thousands of workers by summer 2027.

### Does this site book or take a commission?

No. It lists providers and forwards requests. You contract directly with the provider.

### Can we bring our own modular housing?

Possibly, on a suitable plot and with the required permits. Modular and container housing providers are in the directory. The municipality's building control decides on permits.

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