Future Skyline Skills Commitment

Building the Future: A commitment to people, skills & sustainability

The construction industry is more than just bricks and mortar; it’s about people, progress, and possibility. This commitment, developed by the City of London Corporation and the Skills for a Sustainable Skyline Taskforce, empowers main contractors, subcontractors, client teams and further education (FE) providers, to shape a sector that is sustainable, inclusive and future-ready.

The free, best endeavours framework responds to that reality. It helps industry build fairer, safer working environments, inspire future talent, and lead meaningful, lasting change across the industry.

How does the Commitment work?

The Future Skyline Skills Commitment is a free, non-legally binding industry pledge to attract and retain new entrants into the built environment workforce. It renews annually and exemplifies firms’ social value efforts across the calendar year.

Organisations join the Future Skyline Skills Commitment by submitting a short application showing how their ongoing and planned work meets the defined objectives within their chosen level.

• Level 1 – Strengthen
• Level 2 – Inspire
• Level 3 – Build
• Level 4 – Lead
• Level 5 - Supporter

They are then able to showcase activities from one specific project or from across their portfolio of projects and corporate initiatives across the UK built environment, including projects in the residential sector. A digital certification badge is provided to show the commitment made.

Governance

The City of London Corporation will review each signatory firm’s progress against their Level commitment, to celebrate successes, offer support and help firms take their social value work further.

Organisations already signed up have provided testimonials - read their inspiring stories here

CITB has committed to supporting this initiative

Tim Balcon, Chief Executive of CITB, said:

“I was proud to be at the launch of the Skyline Skills Hub. This new website is dedicated to showcasing and signposting best practices for green skills across Central London’s commercial built environment.

“This initiative is vital as we work towards a sustainable future in construction, ensuring that our workforce is equipped with the necessary skills to meet the challenges of tomorrow. I look forward to collaborating with all stakeholders to drive a greener, more sustainable London together.”

Read the full article: Skyline Skills Hub will showcase best practices for green skills.