28 February 2020
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?
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."
30 July 2019
Rail Industry Association trailblazer launch
Bob writes: On 11 July I attended the launch of the of Rail Industry Association’s (RIA) trailblazers’ campaign. Civil engineer Derek Emmett, who is a member of RIA, kindly invited me to go with him. The launch was in the form of a workshop run in collaboration with Young Rail Professionals (YRP) and the Civil
26 July 2018
Ciara's blog: Working in industry, for industry
Ciara writes: At VGC we constantly work to improve the way we deliver our business, and ensure that we meet the needs of our clients and the people who work for us. This is why we don’t just focus on the job we are delivering. We also want to be at the forefront of our