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IOC Mentoring Champions Programme
Funding theme:

Careers

Funding topic:
Careers and recruitment
Project lead:
Institute of Carpenters
Amount awarded:
£200,000
Project summary:

Creation of a Mentoring Training Toolkit to be hosted online on IOC website and when completed shared with others trades, training 30 Mentors to mentor 60 students.

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (Bridging)
Funding theme:

Training and Development

Funding topic:
Careers and recruitment, Changing industry culture
Project lead:
Civil Engineering Contractors Association
Amount awarded:
£180,928
Project summary:

The project will build individual, organisational and industry knowledge of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) in the workplace.This will be achieved through upskilling of FIR ambassadors, managing a network of training and delivery workshops. This is a bridging agreement whilst a new commission is developed for 2024.

GIRI Training Commission - Vinci PLC
Funding theme:

Training and Development

Funding topic:
Productivity and new ways of working
Project lead:
Vinci PLC
Amount awarded:
£74,850
Project summary:

Productivity has been recognised as a strategic priority for CITB.  Research has shown that:

  • Error costs the UK construction industry between £10 and £25 billion per annum.  
  • Industry-wide culture change is needed to improve construction productivity.  
  • Historically, industry investment in non-technical skills is markedly low  

Employers require guidance, support and incentivisation to successfully address the identified skills gaps amongst supervisors and managers at all levels. 

This Contract is intended to increase training capacity in relation to the delivery of GIRI productivity training, designed to help organisations, projects teams and individuals to avoid error.  

Vinci Plc will embed GIRI training methodology to the appropriate staff and supply chain staff on the following 5 projects:

  1. Taylor Woodrow South West
  2. Bletchley Rail Depot
  3. Meridian Water Business
  4. National Grid
  5. Taylor Woodrow North
GIRI Training Commission - BAM Nuttall Ltd
Funding theme:

Training and Development

Funding topic:
Productivity and new ways of working
Project lead:
BAM Nuttall Ltd
Amount awarded:
£162,810
Project summary:

Productivity has been recognised as a strategic priority for CITB.  Research has shown that: 

  • Error costs the UK construction industry between £10 and £25 billion per annum.  
  • Industry-wide culture change is needed to improve construction productivity.  
  • Historically, industry investment in non-technical skills is markedly low  

Employers require guidance, support and incentivisation to successfully address the identified skills gaps amongst supervisors and managers at all levels. 

This Contract is intended to increase training capacity in relation to the delivery of GIRI productivity training, designed to help organisations, projects teams and individuals to avoid error.  

BAM Nuttall Ltd will embed GIRI training methodology to the appropriate staff and supply chain staff on the following 6 projects:

  1. Trans Pennine route upgrade – Hillhouse sidings
  2. Victoria North (Manchester)
  3. Cross Tay link Road
  4. Guildford STW
  5. Devonport Royal Dockyard
  6. Environment Agency Collaborative Framework (Hub A)
Brickwork Masterclass
Funding theme:

Careers

Funding topic:
Changing industry culture, Productivity and new ways of working, Sectors and roles, Small employer support
Project lead:
Home Builders Federation
Amount awarded:
£214,000
Project summary:

The recently published Construction Skills Network 2023 – 2027 data shows a continuing demand for bricklayers in the Homebuilding Sector. It is estimated that the industry needs 4,000 additional bricklayers per annum.

The Brickwork Masterclasses will be delivered to existing workers in the homebuilding workforce. This 90-minute upskilling programme follows the success of a recent programme which delivered short brickwork training sessions which contributed to a reduction to defects in new housebuilding.

Roofing Training and Apprenticeships - Juniper Training Ltd
Funding theme:

Training and Development

Funding topic:
Careers and recruitment
Project lead:
Juniper Training Ltd
Amount awarded:
£80,000
Project summary:

This project aims to address the current skills gap and increase uptake and retention in all three roofing disciplines: (Slating/Tiling, Sheeting/Cladding, and Waterproof Membranes). This project will deliver specialist apprenticeships and pre apprenticeship study programmes and train skilled roofers to become competent tutors/assessors to ensure valuable skills and knowledge is passed on to students and apprentices

Following market research and employer consultation to identify key areas for support, this project will allow students to experience all roofing disciplines prior to committing to an apprenticeship, to best understand where their skillset is suited and to ensure the apprenticeship is right for both the student and employer from the outset.

Roofing Masterclass
Funding theme:

Careers

Funding topic:
Changing industry culture, Productivity and new ways of working, Sectors and roles, Small employer support
Project lead:
Home Builders Federation
Amount awarded:
£114,000
Project summary:

The recently published Construction Skills Network 2023 – 2027 data shows a continuing demand for roofers in the Homebuilding Sector. It is estimated that industry needs 690 additional roofers per annum.

The Roofing Masterclass programme follows the success of an existing masterclass programme which delivers short brickwork training sessions which contributes to a reduction to defects in new homebuilding. CITB are expanding this approach to include roofing.

Brickwork Upskilling
Funding theme:

Careers

Funding topic:
Changing industry culture, Productivity and new ways of working, Sectors and roles, Small employer support, New qualifications and courses
Project lead:
The ABC Assessment Centre Ltd
Amount awarded:
£643,000
Project summary:

The recently published Construction Skills Network 2023 – 2027 data shows a continuing demand for bricklayers in the Homebuilding Sector. It is estimated that the industry needs 4,000 additional bricklayers per annum.

Since 2019, CITB has invested in the delivery of bricklaying skills. CITB have funded the development of 16 short courses in specific areas of brick work (e.g. Installing Fire Barriers & Breaks, Brick Slip Systems and Sills, Copings, Cappings and Junctions) and delivered brickwork standards training to 15 colleges. As of February 2023, this upskilling programme had supported over 1500 learning interventions in further education (“FE”) programmes and to over 400 experienced bricklayers .

GIRI Training Commission - VolkerStevin Infrastructure Limited
Funding theme:

Training and Development

Funding topic:
Productivity and new ways of working
Project lead:
VolkerStevin Infrastructure Limited
Amount awarded:
£77,200
Project summary:

Productivity has been recognised as a strategic priority for CITB.  Research has shown that: 

  • Error costs the UK construction industry between £10 and £25 billion per annum.  
  • Industry-wide culture change is needed to improve construction productivity.  
  • Historically, industry investment in non-technical skills is markedly low  

Employers require guidance, support and incentivisation to successfully address the identified skills gaps amongst supervisors and managers at all levels. 

This Contract is intended to increase training capacity in relation to the delivery of GIRI productivity training, designed to help organisations, projects teams and individuals to avoid error.  

VolkerStevin Infrastructure Limited will embed GIRI training methodology to the appropriate staff and supply chain staff on the following 8 projects:

  1. Clyde Commercial Framework (CCF)
  2. Sunderland Wear Bridge
  3. Kendal Flood Risk Management Scheme (FRMS)
  4. Macclesfield Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW)
  5. Southsea Coastal Protection Scheme (CPS)
  6. Littleborough phase 1B
  7. LEHES
  8. Preston & South Ribble FRMS Phases 1&2
GIRI Training Commission - Kier Infrastructure and Overseas Ltd
Funding theme:

Training and Development

Funding topic:
Productivity and new ways of working
Project lead:
Kier Infrastructure and Overseas Ltd
Amount awarded:
£109,620
Project summary:

Productivity has been recognised as a strategic priority for CITB.  Research has shown that: 

  • Error costs the UK construction industry between £10 and £25 billion per annum.  
  • Industry-wide culture change is needed to improve construction productivity.  
  • Historically, industry investment in non-technical skills is markedly low  

Employers require guidance, support and incentivisation to successfully address the identified skills gaps amongst supervisors and managers at all levels. 

This Contract is intended to increase training capacity in relation to the delivery of GIRI productivity training, designed to help organisations, projects teams and individuals to avoid error.  

Kier Infrastructure and Overseas Ltd will embed GIRI training methodology to the appropriate staff and supply chain staff on the following 8 projects:

  1. Hinckley Point C
  2. AWE (Atomic Weapons Establishment)
  3. Regional Civils – Mansfield Suds (Sustainable Drainage Systems)
  4. Wastewater Asset Assurance Program – Thames Water
  5. UK Power Networks
  6. EA Collaborative Delivery Framework
  7. South West Water Framework Meica
  8. Anglian Water Framework