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DSG and VGC: A Decade of Collaborative Excellence in Construction
The Danny Sullivan Group (DSG) and VGC have been at the forefront of the construction industry, exemplifying true collaborative partnership. Our shared vision and mission have driven us to achieve remarkable milestones, reflected in our recent recognition as finalists in the Construction News (CN) Awards.
A Decade of Impactful Collaboration
For over ten years, DSG and VGC have united efforts on industry-leading projects, including the Olympic Park, HS2 across all sectors, and the Transpennine Route Upgrade. Our partnership has proven that collaboration, rather than competition, leads to superior outcomes. As the UK’s leading labour suppliers, we continually support other organisations, both through labour desks and externally, to enhance their service delivery.
From the inception of the Labour Desk, DSG and VGC have been its staunch supporters. This initiative underscores our commitment to revolutionising the labour supply sector, setting new benchmarks for others to follow.
2023 Achievements
Last year was monumental for our collaborative efforts:
- Trained over 8 cohorts of apprentices.
- Facilitated the completion of over 750 NVQs.
- Invested more than £1 million into training initiatives.
- Dedicated over 400 hours to school engagements and volunteer activities, aiming to surpass this number in 2024.
- Engaged in over 500 hours focusing on employability for hard-to-reach and underrepresented groups.
Recognition in the Construction News Awards
Our collaboration was recently celebrated at the 2024 Construction News Awards, where DSG and VGC were finalists for the Supply Chain Collaboration Excellence Award. The judges commended our partnership, stating:
“True supply chain innovation with traditional competitors collaborating for greater good, shared outcomes, and critically better opportunities for their labour force.”
We pride ourselves on being FIR (Fairness, Inclusion, and Respect) Level 5 Influencers. DSG and VGC are unique in the industry as the only labour suppliers with published Carbon Reduction commitments, focusing on workforce education.
Holistic Wellbeing Support
Amidst the cost-of-living crisis, we have introduced a Financial Wellbeing Initiative to support our operatives. Additionally, we provide:
- Mental health first aiders accessible to all operatives.
- On-site health checks.
- EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion) and Modern Slavery Training to our entire supply chain.
As we move forward, we are committed to expanding our programmes across regions, particularly focusing on hard-to-reach areas. Our goal is to innovate, adapt, and continuously improve our collaborative efforts, going beyond contractual requirements.
Together, DSG and VGC are not just improving the image of construction but are also delivering sustainable career pathways for thousands of individuals. Our joint efforts stand as a testament to the power of collaboration in achieving industry-wide excellence.