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Funding update: Employer Networks and Large Employer Fund
From 1 April 2026, we are making changes to how training funding is distributed to employers, introducing a new approach for large employers and updating the Employer Networks offer for smaller businesses.
Minister for Higher and Further Education visits NCC for Scottish Apprenticeship Week
This week (2 – 6 March 2026) marks Scottish Apprenticeship Week, and the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) celebrated by welcoming Ben Macpherson MSP, Minister for Higher and Further Education, to its National Construction College (NCC) in Inchinnan, Renfrew.
Reminder: New plant training standards launching on March 18
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) continues to standardise plant training across the industry, with phase three of its new training standards launching on March 18, 2026. 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.
Update: Employer Networks bookings and CITB Reserves
Following recent articles that have been published, we wanted to ensure that the correct information is being shared. It is incorrect that CITB has stopped taking all bookings for training and we have not said there is no more money for training courses.
Industry Picture report explores challenges and opportunities underpinning construction skills gap
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has today released its Industry Picture 2026. The report presents a wide body of evidence that explores the challenges and opportunities underpinning the construction skills gap, turning data and forecasts into a clear, accessible view of the whole industry. Its aim is to help industry, employers, Government, and training providers understand the significant trends and challenges for construction and where targeted action can have the greatest impact.
Scaffolding training at NCC Inchinnan
Train and certify your scaffolders in one place at the National Construction College, Inchinnan.
London’s Build Academy welcomes Minister for Industry
The initiative, funded by CITB in partnership with FMB and London’s Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, gives the next generation the practical skills and experience they need for a career in construction
Date confirmed for third phase of new plant training standards, durations and ratios
The launch of phase three of CITB’s new plant training standards will be 18 March 2026. This will cover Slinger/Signaller, Earthworks and Forklift categories.
CITB Skills and Training Conference heading to Wales
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) hosts its next Skills and Training Conference at the Marriott Hotel in Cardiff on January 28. The event will be packed full of engaging workshops and talks from key members of CITB’s executive and senior leadership team, including Tim Balcon, CEO, Deb Madden, Executive Director Customer Engagement and Operations, and Julia Stevens, Engagement Director Wales.
Taking visitors behind the scenes of construction: CITB promotes booking for Open Doors 2026
CITB continues its partnership with Open Doors as part of its commitment around new entrants and bridging the construction skills gap. A career in construction provides lifelong opportunities to learn and higher than average salaries, and people interested in joining the industry are now able to book to attend Open Doors 2026, which returns from Monday 23 to Saturday 28 March.