VINCI: Apprenticeships, Major Projects, ESG & Collaborations | Dulcie Lewis & Dan Purkis

Episode #066 | Dulcie Lewis & Dan Purkis

In this episode, we’re joined by Dulcie Lewis and Dan Purkis from VINCI Facilities Building Solutions to explore how modern construction can lead by example:

🔹 Apprenticeships and early careers in construction

🔹 How VINCI supports wellbeing, ESG and inclusion

🔹 Major UK infrastructure and facilities projects

🔹 Working with prisons and rehabilitation programmes

🔹 Mental health, wellness days and team events

🔹 Fundraising challenges, cycle rides and even skydives & bungee jumps!

From site teams to senior leadership, this episode shows how construction is evolving - and why there’s a place for everyone in the industry.

🔵 Connect with Dulcie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-purkis-98b15779/

🔵 Connect with Dan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dulcie-lewis-b6086a246/

🔴 Watch on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/riE2-RqQKGs

🟢 Listen On Spotify! - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6pUUbcdGNXyK0Qj7mzqsJ4?si=xlWCHpGGSSeALc0jsmPxtQ

🟣 Listen on Apple Podcasts! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vinci-apprenticeships-major-projects-esg-collaborations/id1778487912?i=1000748046819

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⏲TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro! Construction Sport x VINCI Events!

01:46 How the pair fell into their roles + Vinci doing Apprenticeships right.

04:49 How the trio met & the ConSpo x Vinci relationship began + Just how big is Vinci?

08:40 What our 40-Mile Military Trek was really like! + Peloton, Rugby, Football

11:08 ESG goals at Vinci - What does the company do? Getting people into Construction

19:55 Why you MUST visit a Super Trowel Event!

24:38 Big projects Vinci are currently working on + Working with Prisoners

30:56 Wreath Workshop & Wellness days + Our next upcoming cycle event!

36:02 Vinci 2026 Plans! Raising money for charities + Bungee jumping off a crane?

42:37 Reform Pilates: What is it? & Learning Jiu Jitsu

46:31 Final Comments: Xmas Eve vs New Years Eve?

50:32 Outro!

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