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The RoofCERT programme (competence framework for the roofing sector) run by NFRC was funded by CITB for 5 years; with the original agreement ending in July 2023. The project brought together a cross-industry partnership to create and direct a unified National Workforce Development programme. It established and promoted industry wide standards for all roofing disciplines through an "Accredited Roofer" programme with the aim to act as a skills baseline for the sector.

This contract will provide the funds to allow 469 individuals who had commenced the training under the previous contract to complete their RoofCERT accreditation.

This project will test the demand for New Entrants and Existing Labourers enrolling and completing a 4-6 week Training Programme, allowing CITB to assess the feasibility, practicality and potential impact before determining next steps beneficial to the construction industry. This will contribute to the overall intervention to support urgent training and upskilling needs for the delivery of housing developments. The Training Programme is aimed at individuals looking to gain skills and knowledge needed to work as specialist labourers in the following homebuilding occupations:

• Groundworks
• Brickwork
• Drylining
• Timber Frame Erection

To ensure that the construction industry has sufficient workforce to deliver the pipeline of work, employers need to:
• Recruit more people with particular focus on those from more diverse backgrounds and / or demographics; and
• Improve retention across the industry. There is an opportunity to increase numbers entering the industry by bringing in people from different demographics and / or diverse backgrounds. In relation to improving retention, there is a wider challenge that needs to be addressed around inclusivity as the existing workforce are of the view that industry is not reflective of the diverse society and being inclusive helps to retain the existing talent within the existing workforce and in the wider industry.

CITB wants to develop a Sector Skills plan in the RMI sector with specific focus on retrofitting to address current and potential future market needs. This will enable the creation of a sustainable market for domestic retrofit work, which will ultimately need to encompass all domestic RMI work if the Government’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2050 is to be met.

This research project will collect and analyse data needed to inform the creation of this Sector Skills plan.

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.

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.

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

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)

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.

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