People CITB reveals influential women in construction shortlist The Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards celebrates inspirational women and allies across the industry
People CITB-approved training for bricklayers launched New course aims to address a “significant gap” in available training for bricklayers
News 250,000 extra construction workers needed to meet demand by 2028 The annual industry forecast from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has highlighted persistent skills shortages, with the industry facing an ongoing need to match growth with recruitment and retention.
People Construction workforce forecast highlights ongoing skills gap More than 250,000 extra construction workers are required by 2028 to meet demand
People CITB sets out skills priorities in new strategic plan The latest annual business plan aims to support construction’s skills pipeline
News CITB claims victory in High Court training levy ruling The High Court has handed down its judgment in what is the latest development in the ongoing legal dispute between Knot Builders Limited (formerly Hudson Contract Services Ltd) and the Construction Industry Training Board.
People Skills plan launched for homebuilding sector New initiative reflects the priorities and activities needed to attract and develop the workforce of the future
News Quarter of construction workforce is neurodiverse, industry report finds Research published today (8 August) reveals one quarter of construction workers identify as neurodiverse. Almost 40% of neurodiverse workers in the construction industry have not told their employer about their condition,…
People Neurodiversity report highlights workforce challenges Research published today reveals one quarter of construction workers identify as neurodiverse
People Plant training changes will boost ‘quality and consistency’, says CITB CITB is piloting changes across a series of construction plant training standards and grants
People CITB’s Scotland report calls for focus on local skills Tackling skills gap for local workforces is vital to ensuring the built environment is energy efficient and sustainable
People CITB calls for innovators to capitalise on £500k funding CITB is offering up to £500,000 per proposal to help industry leaders tackle the challenges facing the construction workforce
People Skills gap worsened by low awareness of migration rules, report shows The Construction Industry Training Board is calling for construction employers’ understanding and awareness of post-Brexit immigration rules to be improved
News Skills gap worsened by low awareness of migration rules, report shows The Construction Industry Training Board is calling for construction employers’ understanding and awareness of post-Brexit immigration rules to be improved.
People CITB overhauls health, safety and environment test The changes to CITB’s assessment of managers and professionals aim to reflect the evolving needs of today’s industry
People CITB increases grants for construction training The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) will invest £100 million in grants to help construction workers access training and develop their skills
News Demand for construction set to grow despite difficult economy Almost 225,000 extra workers will be needed to meet demand for construction in the UK between now and 2027.
News Construction apprentices to get mental health support The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is to fund a pilot scheme providing mental health support for construction apprentices starting out in their careers.
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