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 CSCS Alliance confirms new chair The CSCS Alliance has announced the appointment of Marion Marsland as its new chair.
People CITB expands support for ‘grandfather rights’ CSCS cardholders Enhanced grants can be used for the industry accreditation transition until March 2026
People CSCS labourer card changes announced Labourer card changes are designed to “better align with the competency expectations” of the Building Safety Act
People CSCS: Go Smart card checking nears end Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) leaders urge industry to move to new skills card verification system
People Archaeologists face CSCS card changes Non-core construction roles are no longer eligible for CSCS cards
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 Will the upcoming CSCS changes widen the skills gap? New plans for accreditation in the construction sector could bring both benefits and challenges
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