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Inspiring the next generation: preview of Open Doors 2025

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.

Jordan Hurry – NCC Instructor Access

At CITB National Construction College (NCC), we’re committed to developing the next generation of skilled professionals. Hear from Jordan Hurry, a former scaffolder turned instructor, about his journey from the tools to the classroom.

Darrin Richardson: A Journey of 42 Years in Construction

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 Darrin Richardson, an SAP Officer at CITB.

From School Leaver to CITB Customer Engagement Manager: My Journey in Construction and Lifelong Learning

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.

Top 100 Women in Construction: Suzanne Moss

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.

Top 100 Women in Construction: Spotlight on Lade Ogunlaja

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.

LGBTQ+ in the Construction Industry: Creating an Inclusive Workplace

Is considering a career in the construction industry as an LGBTQ+ individual a daunting prospect? Worries about acceptance and inclusivity can be discouraging. However, times have changed, and it is important to talk about how the construction industry is constantly evolving and becoming more diverse.

From NCC apprentice to social media superstar

Ten years on from completing her plant operative apprenticeship at CITB's NCC, Amy Underwood is using her huge online presence to promote construction to the next generation.

Apprenticeships: the heart of addressing skills demand

I’m a big fan of apprenticeships. Earning while learning is a great way to start working life. I know because when I became an apprentice gas service engineer in the early 1980s it changed my life.

Responding to industry’s fire safety needs

One word explains why modern fire safety skills are more vital than ever for every UK construction worker: Grenfell. The review recommended action to improve the lack of basic fire safety awareness in the construction and buildings maintenance workforce. CITB’s new fire safety eCourse is a response to that recommendation.