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Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 2 April 2020

Today's update is focused on wellbeing and providing support for the NHS.

New campaign to change young people's minds about construction

With 168,500 construction job opportunities being created by 2023, CITB has launched a new campaign to help get more young people on the tools. The industry needs to change the hearts and minds of under-25s to address the skills shortage, as 71% of them are currently turned off by construction jobs according to research.

We want you! Calling all construction trainees for SkillBuild 2020

Registration for SkillBuild 2020 is open from 2 March - 2 April.

New Go Construct service for local work experience on construction sites

CITB is developing a new online service featuring work experience opportunities on local construction sites, part of a drive to link candidates with employers.

HS2 go-ahead is major boost to construction skills demand

Jobs set to peak in 2022 at 30,000 to build the new high speed line, says construction training body

The HoloLens: Transforming construction

Digital tech company, PAULEY, discusses how CITB's Flexible Fund has helped in transforming tunnelling training through immersive learning.

Call for applications – plant operators training commission

Hundreds of plant operatives and assessors are to be trained up as part of a new three-year initiative from CITB.

Construction trainees shine at the 2019 SkillBuild final

The SkillBuild national final took place at the NEC, Birmingham 21-23 November. Find out who the winners are.

Procurement pilots set to save contractors and supply chain SMEs £25m

CITB and construction employers are piloting four schemes to improve procurement practices for homebuilding and infrastructure projects set to achieve £25m savings.