19 February 2020
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."
17 February 2020
Proud to support the People Matter charter
On 21 January 2020, VGC took part in the launch of the Supply Chain Sustainability School's People Matter charter in Birmingham
28 January 2020
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. ->...
2 January 2020
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. ->...
17 December 2019
December 2019 staff update
At our December staff update we watched VGC's 'year in review' video. The directors thanked staff for their good work during a tough year, and looked ahead to 2020.
17 December 2019
Defining Blue status for two major projects
Our teams on Thames Tideway east and Crossrail Bond Street station have achieved Costain's prestigious 'Defining Blue' status for exceptional performance. ->...
11 December 2019
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
3 December 2019
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"
27 November 2019
Highly Commended for IRP Corporate and Social Responsibility award
VGC has won a Highly Commended IRP award for Best Corporate Social Responsibility Practitioner - for our 'go beyond the gates' programme
21 November 2019
Collaborative relationship charter for Heathrow
A new charter frames the way VGC, Danny Sullivan, Morgan Sindall and Heathrow will work together to create a positive local and UK legacy.
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.
19 November 2019
2019 London Healthy Workplace awarded at City Hall
VGC was one of 64 businesses to receive a London Healthy Workplace award, collected by HSQE adviser Fiona Dowling at the City Hall ceremony on 18 November.
