The UK government has announced plans to “refocus” funding away from Level 7 (masters level) apprenticeships from January 2026. 

The Atlantic Technological University (ATU) in Ireland will be hosting a Built Environment Summer Camp for 12 to 14-year-old girls in June.

A selection of readers’ comments about news and issues in the industry from across the CIOB community and social media.

L&Q has launched a new apprenticeship programme, offering placements for 20 aspiring tradespeople – with more positions expected to open later this year.  

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

Every team has a purpose, or at least had a purpose when the team was put together. But what happens when people lose focus of their shared mission?

Seddon’s latest apprenticeship hiring round was oversubscribed, highlighting the lack of placements for people keen to start careers in construction. 

The UK government has revealed its plan to reform the immigration system, including higher skills standards for graduates and workers.

CITB has released the year-end figures for its Grants Scheme, which provides support for construction employers and learners. 

CIOB Manchester Hub committee member Tom Morris MCIOB is celebrating six months of success for the Community Construction Skills Centre in Collyhurst, Manchester.

Bouygues UK, lead contractor for Llanelli’s Canolfan Pentre Awel, has delivered more than £35 million in social value.

Screwfix has announced the 10 finalists in this year’s Trade Apprentice competition.

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board has awarded £400,000 to help deliver an Energy Transition Skills Hub in Scotland.

Two standout HS2 apprentices have received a four-year extension to their employment contracts with Balfour Beatty Vinci Systra.

The Construction Industry Training Board has quadrupled the number of learners supported through its Employer Networks initiative, according to its year-end figures. 

The Built Environment Schools Trust is partnering with the Supply Chain Sustainability School to launch a nationwide education initiative.

A new social value project is providing construction skills-based training to prisoners ahead of their release

Balfour Beatty Vinci (BBV), HS2’s construction partner for the West Midlands, is celebrating an apprenticeship milestone