News Three sentenced over major safety exam fraud Trio helped more than 500 people cheat a construction health and safety exam, investigation revealed
People CITB support helps drive apprenticeship growth across construction The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has revealed it supported more than 30,000 apprentices through grant funding in 2025-26, while its New Entrant Support Team (NEST) helped deliver a 43% rise in…
People CITB urges offshore workers to start career in construction The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is calling on offshore workers to consider a career in construction, citing the amount of transferable skills and the funding and training available.
News Inadequate planning causes three-quarters of errors by value, contractor study shows Inadequate planning is the biggest cause of construction error by value, according to a new report from GIRI and CITB.
People Women in construction apprenticeships have tripled since 2018: now we need to retain them, says CITB The Construction Industry Training Board is urging more women to consider a career in construction and continue the upward trend
News Trio sentenced following construction safety exam fraud Candidates taking CITB’s health and safety test received answers via concealed Bluetooth device.
People CITB-backed learning app hailed as a ‘catalyst for change’ The Supply Chain Sustainability School has launched a multilingual learning app designed for site workers.
People CITB announces changes to employer fund amid ‘disruptive’ period The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced changes to its Employer Networks funding system ahead of the new financial year.
People CITB welcomes improved Ofsted rating The Construction Industry Training Board’s (CITB) National Construction College (NCC) has received a rating of ‘expected standard’ in its latest Ofsted inspection.
People CITB issues stark warning over widening skills gap The construction industry’s widening skills gap could result in “tangible societal consequences”, according to a new report from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB).
News Fraud probe at construction testing centre leads to four arrests Officers investigating suspected fraudulent activity at an independent testing centre in Winchester have carried out two warrants and made four arrests.
People Call for employers to showcase construction careers Open Doors 2026 is open for bookings from people interested in learning more about construction careers and employers that are keen to attract new entrants.
People CITB calls for SkillBuild 2026 registrations The Construction Industry Training Board’s (CITB) annual multi-trade skills competition is now open for registrations.
People CITB apologises for ‘short notice’ ahead of funding and grant cuts The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced a series of changes it is making to the funding and grant system.
People SkillBuild 2025 winners announced The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has revealed the winners of this year’s SkillBuild National Final.
People CITB boosts NEST apprenticeship starts The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has released its mid-year figures for its New Entrant Support Team (NEST).
People Industry rallies behind new infrastructure skills plan A new action plan has been unveiled to address infrastructure and construction skills needs.
People Donaldson Timber Systems unveils new skills hub Donaldson Timber Systems has launched a new training programme to help support offsite timber frame skills.
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