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VGC is committed to Go Beyond. We go beyond, to do the very best we can, with a culture which inspires people to demand the highest standards of themselves.

We empower our people to collaborate with each other and challenge traditional methods of delivery to create efficiencies, innovations and add value. We invest to provide good and sustainable employment and opportunities to help our people feel truly valued. We listen to our clients to understand their requirements and aspirations to deliver the best people and projects. We go beyond to support the construction sector and help raise standards.

We've won two Inspire awards

9 July 2021

We've won two Inspire awards

In the Inspire Awards ceremony (online) on 8 July, VGC was awarded 'Most Inspiring Employer' and 'Most Inspiring Employment Initiative'....

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Shortlisted for Construction News award for Training Excellence

14 June 2021

Shortlisted for Construction News award for Training Excellence

VGC Academy is shortlisted for a Construction News Training Excellence award for our 'positive and progressive approach' to staff development

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VGC renews sponsorship of London GAA Intermediate Football

11 June 2021

VGC renews sponsorship of London GAA Intermediate Football

We’re continuing to sponsor the London GAA Intermediate Football Championship, part of our CSR programme to support our local communities.

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Energy and Utilities Skills Partnership award

19 May 2021

Energy and Utilities Skills Partnership award

We have been recognised by the Energy & Utilities Skills Partnership with a Procurement Skills Accord award for 2021.

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What we did during MHAW

17 May 2021

What we did during MHAW

I'm so pleased with the way everyone at VGC has really engaged with MHAW (Mental Health Awareness Week)  this year. 

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Joanne's CIPP studies pay off

14 May 2021

Joanne's CIPP studies pay off

Payroll manager Joanne O'Hara has achieved her CIPP (Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals) Foundation degree in Payroll Management.

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Mental Health Awareness Week

13 May 2021

Mental Health Awareness Week

Mental Health Awareness week is to raise awareness and educate the public about mental illness, and strategies for attaining mental wellness.

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NPORS success to help women into the construction industry

27 April 2021

NPORS success to help women into the construction industry

Valentina, Jennifer and Dana have passed their NPORS plant and vehicle marshal training and are set for a great career in construction.

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Empowering people, behaviours and decisions

26 April 2021

Empowering people, behaviours and decisions

At VGC we empower our people to develop behaviours and make decisions that align with our competency framework and support our values.

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Defining Blue status for Tideway team

23 April 2021

Defining Blue status for Tideway team

Our team on Thames Tideway east has achieved Costain's prestigious 'Defining Blue' status for exceptional performance for Q3 and Q4 of 2020.

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Another successful week of virtual work experience

22 April 2021

Another successful week of virtual work experience

45 students joined VGC's "inspiring" April virtual work experience, which they said was "a fantastic opportunity", "very worthwhile" and "fun".

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RISQS audit success

16 April 2021

RISQS audit success

We have successfully passed our annual RISQS (Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme) audit to work on the rail infrastructure.

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