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Achilles Building Confidence audit success
We have passed the Achilles gold one-day audit to achieve Building Confidence Accreditation, with no non-conformances or adverse comments....
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COVID-19 coronavirus: guidance for staff on absence reporting and entitlement to statutory sick pay (SSP) if you are ill or asked to self-isolate.
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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...
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During the week of 2 to 6 August, students from across the UK joined our virtual work experience to learn about careers in construction...
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Read Shani Merchant's blog about her placement working in CSR at VGC, after she met us through Women into Construction....
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Our Feb 2021 manual handling week campaign gained 1,886 social media engagements; we've had no back injuries in the eight months since...
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About our online staff update meeting on 30 June - watch the recording for news including new starters, qualifications and commendations....
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In the Inspire Awards ceremony (online) on 8 July, VGC was awarded 'Most Inspiring Employer' and 'Most Inspiring Employment Initiative'....
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VGC Academy is shortlisted for a Construction News Training Excellence award for our 'positive and progressive approach' to staff development
Read article about “ Shortlisted for Construction News award for Training Excellence ”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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We have been recognised by the Energy & Utilities Skills Partnership with a Procurement Skills Accord award for 2021.
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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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