12 October 2020
CITB funding for VGC Academy leadership and management training
A grant from the CITB will develop VGC Academy’s management training programme. Since we launched the VGC Academy in 2019, most of VGC’s office staff have benefited from the foundation modules of the programme. These helped people to develop skills like problem-solving, teamwork and influencing. We planned to roll out further modules during 2020. However
12 October 2020
HSQE training update
Throughout 2020, despite coronavirus, our HSQE team has continued to provide on-site training free of charge to help keep everyone safe.
28 September 2020
Healthy eating week partnership with London Irish
We have partnered with London Irish Rugby Club to remind everyone about healthy eating. The campaign includes a series of three short videos.
17 September 2020
COVID-19 self-isolation guidance
VGC's processes for if you need to self-isolate - if you feel sick or unwell, watch our one-minute video to see what to do.
7 September 2020
Martyn Price to judge the Balfour Beatty Brathay Apprentice Challenge
Workforce development manager Martyn Price MBE is one of the judges in the Balfour Beatty Brathay Apprentice Challenge on Tuesday 8 Sept.
7 September 2020
Thank you, Aaron
Earthworks ganger Aaron Strovers received an award from client BBV for his safety-cautious approach on the M4 smart motorway works.
3 September 2020
Congratulations to Ben on completing his apprenticeship
Sellafield carpenter Benjamin Moore has completed his Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Wood Operations, gaining his NVQ.
21 August 2020
Our coronavirus office procedures to keep everyone safe
We are re-opening offices fully for all staff from 1 September 2020. We have new control measures to ensure our offices are safe places to work.
20 August 2020
Company staff meeting 13 August 2020
We held our first ever online staff update meeting in August, with staff joining on MS Teams from around the country.
15 July 2020
Beware of coronavirus scams
Criminals are exploiting the coronavirus outbreak - UK citizens have lost over £7 million to coronavirus-related scams. Here are some of the latest.
6 July 2020
Hobbies, music and nature make you happier
Research results show that taking up a hobby, being outside close to nature, and listening to music can all help make people happier.
26 June 2020
Construction Leadership Council site operating procedures
The Construction Leadership Council has set out new site operating procedures to keep construction sites operational wherever it is practical and safe.
