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Steven believes young people and career changers should “absolutely” consider a career in construction. His advice for potential learners? “Go for it… A career in construction can be incredibly rewarding, offering a mix of hands-on work, problem-solving, and opportunities to shape the built environment.

Supply Chain Sustainability School has recently launched some recruitment modules as part of their Commission with CITB. Hear from Dana James Edwards (Head of FIR) talking about their recruitment modules which help SME businesses with expert advise, guidance, training materials and much more.

Canary Wharf Group, Build UK and CITB work together to showcase career opportunities in construction. As part of our commitment to addressing the skills shortage in the construction sector, CITB supported Build UK to host an exciting preview of Open Doors 2025 at Canary Wharf Group’s (CWG) Wood Wharf development in London.

From unexpected beginnings to long and fulfilling careers, we’re shining a spotlight on the people who bring the construction industry to life. In this series, we explore how they started out, the journeys that led them to where they are today and the inspiring moments that define their work. Join us as we meet Sandra Stevens, a Customer Engagement Manager at CITB.

Meet Suzanne Moss, a Business Manager at Ringway in Milton Keynes, with a rich career spanning 30 years in the highways industry. As part of the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards, we celebrate her remarkable journey and achievements.

The Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards showcase the incredible women and allies who are driving real change in the construction industry. The awards shine a light on their achievements, while demonstrating that the sector is diverse, inclusive and open to everyone. Today we celebrate Lade Ogunlaja, a construction project consultant with a passion for sustainability and inclusivity. Lade has been nominated for the Allies award, which recognises the key influencers who support inclusion and change.

"The era of global boiling has arrived." If ever a phrase brought home the danger of not meeting net zero targets, then this recent quote, from UN secretary general, António Guterres, is it. The environment is a passion of mine on a professional and personal level as readers of my blogs will know. Climate change affects us all and its increasing impact is obvious. In this blog I will share recent facts on climate change. I will also outline how CITB is working with industry, Governments and training providers to serve the public on the most pressing issue of our time.

I like to keep things simple which is why CITB’s new Business Plan has one overriding aim: to put employers in the driving seat on skills and training.

Green Careers Week is taking place for the first time this year (November 7-12), shining a spotlight on net zero jobs and green career pathways across all sectors, including construction. As part of the campaign, careers platform Talentview Construction (TVC) spoke to sustainability experts from across the sector about what their work involves.

The first ever Green Careers Week takes place this month. The aim of the campaign, which runs from November 07-12 is to shine a light on green career pathways. CITB has just published a dynamic Net Zero Action Plan which looks at the construction skills needs of the future