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Construction – it’s a woman’s job
On International Women’s Day 2018, Chief Executive Sarah Beale blogs on the need to make the construction industry one which is open and attractive to all.
Suites of National Occupational Standards
Find information about your National Occupational Standards suite, including its relevant frameworks, structures and projects.
How to find and recruit an apprentice
An apprenticeship combines learning at a college/training provider with on-site experience to give apprentices the right mix of technical and practical skills.
The 14 best things about a construction apprenticeship
Hundreds of thousands of students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have today (23 August) been receiving their long-awaited GCSE results and will now be planning their next steps. At CITB we love construction apprenticeships, so we’ve come
Locations
Find out where our locations are across the UK
History
The history of CITB, from its set-up in 1964, key milestones, to present day and looking ahead to the future.
Construction’s biggest challenge
I’d like to start this blog by thanking everyone who has completed their CITB Levy Return. Let’s be honest, paperwork is not an enticing task. However, it is a vitally important one where the Levy is concerned. So, to all those who have met
Scottish housebuilders team up to change the industry
Building Information Modelling (BIM) has changed the world of construction, but adopting it can be difficult for small and medium-sized companies (SMEs).
What is the NSAfC?
The National Skills Academy for Construction (NSAfC) is a way of working that enables you to get the skills you need on site, on time.
"Why not build something good?"
21-year-old Chanell Fraser-Kellman from northwest London decided early on that she wouldn’t choose the path taken by many of her contemporaries at school – crime, drug-taking, carrying knives – so instead she joined the construction industry.
“A journey I will treasure”
Since training with Cyfle Building Skills award-winning apprentice and Construction Ambassador Lynsey Davies, 37, has had a colourful construction journey. Lynsey has gained a NVQ in plastering, managed the construction of a maternity ward project
East of England
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in East of England
Sedgemoor District Council
Sedgemoor District Council needed a better way to encourage local businesses to employ local people – and the National Skills Academy for Construction was perfect for the job.
Green skills needed for all construction jobs
Globally, progress on climate action has not been anywhere near fast enough. The coronavirus pandemic led to a historic drop in global emissions last year, but it will be a glaring anomaly unless big changes are made.
Esh Group trains the next generation in carbon reduction
Construction and operation of the built environment accounts for almost half of all UK greenhouse gas emissions. With the Climate Change Act target to reduce carbon emissions by 80% by 2050, the industry has a long way to go.
Diary of a CITB Engagement Adviser
My job is to help firms get all the funding they’re eligible for, writes CITB Engagement Adviser Abbie Langridge.
Recruit an apprentice in Scotland
How to recruit an apprentice in Scotland and the support you can receive from CITB.
Stress: know the signs and act
In Mental Health Awareness Week, we take a look at stress, what it is, how to recognise it in ourselves and others, and how to deal with it.
Hub South West Scotland
The question was how to encourage local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in south-west Scotland to access £500 million of construction investment – and create training and job opportunities in the process. The answer was the client based
Journey to becoming a Plant Operator
Recent NCC apprentice, David Campbell, explains how a 12 week plant operation course gave him the skills to accelerate his career.