10 March 2024
Women in Construction Week 2024
Women in Construction week took place from the 3rd – 9th March this year, and is an event that highlights and promotes the role of women in the construction industry. VGC spent the week recognising the contributions of some of the fantastic women we have on projects across the UK. Daniela Caplea is a dedicated
26 October 2021
Recertified to Ethical Labour Sourcing Standard
We have been recertified to the Ethical Labour Sourcing Standard (ELS) which verifies our systems in relation to the Modern Slavery Act....
16 August 2021
My favourite money tips for parents
Fiona shares some of her money tips - now that the retail shops are open, and children are on holiday, it could be a very pricey time...
2 November 2020
2020 staff survey
Thank you everyone who filled in our staff survey to help us improve. Lots of people said VGC looks after people, pays them on time, and communicates well.
21 November 2019
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.
17 June 2019
London Healthy Workplace Award
We’re pleased to have achieved the London Healthy Workplace award. VGC is one of around 250 organisations to have achieved the standard. “Your hard work is helping to improve the health of Londoners,” said Vicky Hobart, head of health of Directorate of Communities and Intelligence. “You are showcasing the criteria as a valuable framework for
31 May 2019
Mental health awareness week 2019
Fiona writes: VGC had a great week raising awareness of mental health. We had a series of activities which got head office and site staff involved in our initiatives to inspire people to think and talk about mental health. To kick things off, we launched our brand-new tool box talk. This talk was delivered across
8 April 2019
Time to Change pledge
VGC has signed the Time to Change employer pledge. To demonstrate our support for our people’s mental wellbeing, managing director Laurence Mckidd signed the pledge on 27 March, witnessed by the board of directors. We have committed to help break the silence and end the stigma around mental health issues. We want everyone to think
12 March 2018
Crowdfunding helped Joe into work with VGC
Joe is working in his first job since 2003, for VGC Group on the Northern Line extension. For over a decade, Joe was homeless. He slept in hostels and on friends’ sofas – and sometimes on the streets. Until last year when he underwent treatment, Joe also struggled with addictions. In August 2017 he joined Beam,
8 March 2018
Women in VGC network launch
Our Women in VGC network launched on International Women’s Day. The meeting, at Cardinal House, saw an excellent turnout of VGC women, with a number of male supporters. Everyone has a voice In his welcome, MD Laurence Mckidd stated that diversity and ethical behaviour are part of being a fair and reasonable business. Everyone has
