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New plant training standards launching on June 18
CITB continues to standardise plant training across the industry, with phase two of its new training standards launching on June 18 2025. CITB and industry representatives have been working together closely to introduce short-course training standards for plant categories that reflect the increased requirements and responsibilities for plant operators.

Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards returns for 2025
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is delighted to announce the launch of the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards for 2025. Returning for the fourth year, the awards will continue to highlight the significant contributions of women from across the construction industry and showcase women in the sector in order to make female and non-binary role models more visible and accessible.

Registrations open for SkillBuild 2025
Registrations are now open for the UK’s largest and longest-running multi-trade skills competition, delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). SkillBuild brings together the UK’s top construction trainee talent, skilled learners and apprentices to battle it out to be crowned winners of their chosen trade.

Second phase of plant training standards to be launched in June
CITB continues to standardise plant training across the construction industry, with phase two of its new standards due to be launched in June 2025.

The Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards Returns for 2024
CITB is delighted to announce the launch of the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards for 2024. Returning for the third year, the awards will continue to highlight the significant contributions of women from across the construction industry and showcase women in the sector in order to make female and non-binary role models more visible and accessible.

CITB Wales update: Reinforcing our commitment to the Welsh language
Welcome to CITB Wales quarterly update. Here’s news on our work that will help you get the most of our services across Wales.

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.

Construction firms report on post-Brexit migration
Low levels of awareness and engagement with the Points-Based System (PBS) post-Brexit continue to exacerbate existing skills shortages within the sector, according to the latest Migration and Construction report by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB).

Changes made to CITB Managers and Professionals test to reflect the needs of today’s industry
Important changes are being made to the CITB Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) test for Managers and Professionals (MAP), supported by the launch of updated revision materials for candidates.

Employers urged to join and help shape Skills Bootcamps for construction
Employers in the construction sector are being urged to get involved in Skills Bootcamps in their region and to help shape the training delivered.