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Construction employers warned of impending training costs

A UK-based training and apprenticeship provider has issued an urgent call to employers in the construction and civil engineering sectors as the government prepares to make changes to skills funding.

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ECITB sets out strategy to address labour market competition

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) has published its new strategy, Leading Industry Learning, outlining how it will help to address skills shortages and support industry growth.

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Apprenticeship funding cuts are a ‘major blow’ for construction employers

New research shows that changes to funding for Level 7 apprenticeships could cost UK employers around £214m in additional training costs.

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‘Lack of flexibility’ is hampering construction skills agenda

Skills reforms are forward progress, but more flexibility is needed to keep the construction industry moving.

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Levy-paying employers endorse CITB proposals

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has received support from 67% of construction employers for its 2026-29 levy proposals.

CITB begins levy consultation process

Consensus process for the 2026-29 levy proposals will take place between 17 March and 9 May

‘Bold new vision’ for CITB and ECITB as merger proposed

Industry training board (ITB) report recommends a “complete reset” of the current model

CITB defers levy consultation

Consensus process will now start in March 2025, instead of February

CITB targets firms ‘passing on the levy’

New online platform launched to tackle contractors ‘undermining the purpose of the levy’

CITB seeks employers’ views on levy proposals for 2026-29

Feedback from employers will help to shape the next three-year Levy Order

CITB reveals plans for levy consultation

Construction Industry Training Board announces industry-wide consultation over its levy proposals for 2026-29