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Construction sector workers feel confident in spotting the signs of qualification fraud, but do not know how to report it, a survey conducted by construction sector partners reveals. While respondents to the survey overwhelmingly agreed that reporting suspected qualification fraud is important and helps protect safety on site, they acknowledged gaps in understanding about the reporting process itself.

The UK’s top construction trainee talent gathered in Milton Keynes this week to compete at the SkillBuild National Final 2025, delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). The 80 participants went head-to-head over three days, with the winners from each of the 10 construction trades being announced at last night’s awards ceremony.

Social value in construction goes beyond the project. It’s about creating lasting benefits for communities. From apprenticeships and local hiring to sustainability and community engagement, today’s projects are expected to deliver outcomes beyond buildings. Embedding these principles isn’t just good practice; it’s becoming a core requirement for tenders and a marker of industry leadership – however, it will require industry collaboration to prove successful.

The SkillBuild National Final is only a few days away – and free tickets are still available! SkillBuild, delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), is the largest and longest-running industry skills competition in the UK.

Scottish Careers Week 2025 10 – 14 November focuses on career opportunities and support available across Scotland. Organized by Skills Development Scotland (SDS) this campaign is aimed at highlighting various industries, career paths, and opportunities available to individuals of all ages.

Calling all registered employers and training providers – the next CITB Skills & Training Conference is just a few weeks away! The event, entitled ‘Constructing Skills’ takes place on 19 November 2025 at DoubleTree at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes.

It will be the first cross-industry plan, developed in collaboration with the sector, to address specific needs for infrastructure construction skills

Construction employers across the country have the chance to inspire the next generation of construction workers by demonstrating the excitement of a career in construction and taking young people onto one of their live sites.

One of the largest ever skills events kicked off yesterday (23 September) at Lincolnshire Showground. Over three days (Tuesday 23 to Thursday 25 September) more than 1,500 school children, aged between 10 and 18 years, will get a hands-on introduction to vital trades such as carpentry, bricklaying, block paving, electrical and mechanical engineering, as well as virtual reality welding.

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is delighted to announce the winners for the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards 2025. The awards ceremony, which celebrates and honours the outstanding individuals within the sector, took place on 18th September at Manchester’s Kimpton Clocktower Hotel.