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Addressing skills gap for local workforce is vital, finds new construction skills report for Scotland

The latest Local Skills Scotland report by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), shows that addressing the skills gap for local workforces is vital to support the country’s construction industry to deliver a built environment that is both energy efficient and sustainable.

Women in Construction events attract more than 250 schoolgirls across Wales

CITB demonstrates its commitment to inclusivity and diversity with a series of events to attract more women into construction.

Calling all innovators: CITB is offering up to £500k for your ideas

Have you got a big idea that could have a positive impact on the construction industry? The Industry Impact Fund could be just what you need to turn that idea into a reality.

Construction firms report on post-Brexit migration

Low levels of awareness and engagement with the Points-Based System (PBS) post-Brexit continue to exacerbate existing skills shortages within the sector, according to the latest Migration and Construction report by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB).

Leadership and Management fund extended to 31 July

To ensure businesses don’t miss out on up to £50,000 of support, the deadline to apply for CITB’s Leadership and Management Development Fund for large businesses, has been extended to 31 July, 2023.

Changes made to CITB Managers and Professionals test to reflect the needs of today’s industry

Important changes are being made to the CITB Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) test for Managers and Professionals (MAP), supported by the launch of updated revision materials for candidates.

Government launches Industrial Training Board review

The Department for Education (DfE) will imminently be announcing its scheduled review into the role and effectiveness of both the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB).

Employers urged to join and help shape Skills Bootcamps for construction

Employers in the construction sector are being urged to get involved in Skills Bootcamps in their region and to help shape the training delivered.

Construction skills competition finals to be hosted at Milton Keynes arena

Colleges across the UK are preparing to host the largest and longest-running construction skills competition, as approximately 1,000 students will compete in the SkillBuild 2023 regional qualifiers this year.

CITB welcomes CLC's new Construction Skills Plan

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) today (20 April) published its Skills Plan for 2023 to support the net zero challenge and get young people into high-skilled, well-paid jobs. The Skills Plan is a cross industry collaboration.

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