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CITB launches building safety project to upskill façade workers
The £250,000 project aims to upskill over 100 rainscreen façade system installers and 24 supervisors. The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has today launched a £250,000 project to upskill 100 rainscreen façade system installers and 24 supervisors to accelerate remediation works required across the country.

CITB’s National Construction College opens its doors for Scottish construction employers
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is opening its doors at its National Construction College (NCC) in Inchinnan, Scotland to Scottish construction employers for a one-day-only event that showcases the next generation of talent and training in the trades.

Preston City Council signs up to National Skills Academy Framework
Preston City Council has signed an agreement with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), committing to use the National Skills Academy for Construction (NSAfC) Framework across all its projects. The new agreement was confirmed at a formal award presentation in Preston and will see the local authority continue to embed NSAfC principles through the updated benchmarks into its planning process, creating opportunities for skills and employment.

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.

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.

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.