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Is the industry ready for change?
James asks if the industry is ready to change: can construction achieve a more diverse and inclusive workforce by following normal practices?
Read article about “ Is the industry ready for change? ”What will the new immigration system mean to our industry?
Ciara explains concerns about the impact of the new points-based immigration system: "migrant labour is not the same as cheap, unskilled labour."
Read article about “ What will the new immigration system mean to our industry? ”Patrick’s work is highly commended
At the staff awards in October 2019 Patrick Alexander, IT service desk analyst, was highly commended for his dedication to keeping all our computers working. ->...
Read article about “ Patrick’s work is highly commended ”Pension re-enrolment 2020
We have to re-enrol people into our pension scheme every three years. You can opt out, but it's a good way to save for your retirement. ->...
Read article about “ Pension re-enrolment 2020 ”M27 Women in construction day
James writes about the M27 Women in construction day, arranged by BMJV to discuss encouraging women to join the construction industry
Read article about “ M27 Women in construction day ”NEETs in construction – a study
Steve Sugden writes about his research on encouraging NEETs into construction: "Employers, supporting organisations and funding bodies should work together"
Read article about “ NEETs in construction – a study ”Packed agenda at REC construction sector event
Ciara Pryce chaired the REC construction sector event on Tues 12 Nov. The agenda included IR35, modern slavery and ex-offender rehabilitation.
Read article about “ Packed agenda at REC construction sector event ”National Inclusion Week 2019
To mark National Inclusion Week 2019, skills and employment adviser Kimberley McGinty has been asking people what 'inclusion' means to them.
Read article about “ National Inclusion Week 2019 ”Face-fit testing RPE (respiratory protective equipment)
Ben visits the M4 smart motorway project each month to carry out face-fit testing, so anyone who has to wear a dust mask knows how to fit it correctly.
Read article about “ Face-fit testing RPE (respiratory protective equipment) ”My work experience at VGC
Alexandra writes I have just completed a week’s work experience with VGC, which gave me an insight into the construction industry. I started working in the marketing department with Zena Wigram. I learned the importance of promoting the company in…
Read article about “ My work experience at VGC ”My Career Ready internship with VGC
Ryan writes: I have just finished four weeks of work experience with VGC. I wanted to do the internship because I am interested in the field of engineering and construction, but wanted to know more about the industry in order…
Read article about “ My Career Ready internship with VGC ”2019 finance department internship
Omar writes: I have completed a four-week internship at VGC Group head office in Ruislip. From 8 July to 2 August I worked with the finance department. I learnt a lot about VGC, as well as how the finance function…
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