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To contact the press team please email press.office@citb.co.uk.
Out of hours contacts:
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- Carrie Lowe - 07554014188
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Preston City Council signs up to National Skills Academy Framework
The best and brightest in construction: SkillBuild 2025 National Finalists announced
The best construction trainees and apprentices from across the UK have been announced following this year’s SkillBuild Regional Qualifiers. The Regional Qualifier finalists all now progress to the SkillBuild 2025 National Final in November later this year.
Shortlist announced for the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction 2025
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) today announces the shortlist for the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards 2025. Returning for the fourth year, the awards continue to highlight the significant contributions of women from across the construction industry and showcase women in the sector in order to make role models more visible and accessible.
CITB and DWP agreement to support career opportunities in construction industry
A new agreement signed by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and the Department for Work and Pensions will enable thousands of people to benefit from on-the-job training and career opportunities in the construction sector.
CITB joins industry leaders for first Construction Skills Mission Board meeting
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) joined fellow members at today’s first meeting of the Construction Skills Mission Board - setting a strategy for recruiting an additional 100,000 workers a year by the end of this Parliament.
NCC Inchinnan open day showcasing scaffolding training on Friday 01 August 2025.
‘Let’s talk Grants & Funding’ Book a place today at our Scaffolding open morning and find out how we can financially support your business with your CISRS training and apprenticeships.
CITB publishes Construction Workforce Outlook 2025-29
New forecast highlights the skills needed to meet future industry demand. The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has today launched its Construction Workforce Outlook 2025–29, a refreshed and forward-looking report that sets out the workforce needs of the UK construction sector over the next five years.
CITB confirms major investment in National Construction College sites
CITB today announced a significant investment in the National Construction College (NCC) at Erith and other NCC sites. This investment will create substantial value for the construction industry through an expanded training offer, outstanding teaching, learning and support, and beacon leadership across the wider training sector.
NCC Erith open day showcasing scaffolding training on Wednesday 16 July 2025.
Are you thinking of taking on an Apprentices, or looking to update your CISRS? NCC can help. Tours run between 8.30 – 11.00 so come and see our college facilities, meet apprentices and NCC team to discuss any skills/ training needs.
UK Plant Operator of the Year competition tickets now available
Free visitor tickets are now available to book for the UK Plant Operator of the Year competition (UKPOOTY). The competition is run by UK Plant Operators (UKPO) Magazine while working with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), providing visitors the opportunity to see the best UK plant operative talent compete in a range of highly skilled challenges.