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Essential mental health and wellbeing for construction…
The Health and Safety at Work Act requires employers to ensure not only the health and safety of employees but also their wellbeing.
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.
What Support Will I Get as an Apprentice?
Learn about the personal support CITB offers to all its apprentices throughout their apprenticeship
Calling the construction industry: It’s 'Time to…
Mental health problems affect one in four of us, yet fear and ignorance often stop us from getting the help we need. That’s why we should start talking about mental health and break down the barriers and stigmas that hold us back.
Changes to the HS&E test
Important updates and changes to the HS&E test.
Results that match 2 of 3 words
NCC Awareness Campaign
NCC Awareness Campaign
Structured fund
One of three CITB funds, it supports projects where CITB has identified a need for investment.
News and legislation
Check that you are aware of the latest news and legislation changes
NCC safeguarding
At CITB, we are committed to safeguarding all learners. Whilst we have a legal duty, we also recognise our moral duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of all members of our learning community. This includes when our apprentices are working with
Health and safety policy
See how CITB protects the health, safety, and wellbeing at work of all its employees
Better ways of working
These companies benefitted from CITB funding. They wanted to improve the way they worked, through training up their workforce and management team, as well as connecting better with their suppliers and customers.
Jobs at CITB - About Working for Us & Vacancies
Search current vacancies and apply for a job at CITB.
History
The history of CITB, from its set-up in 1964, key milestones, to present day and looking ahead to the future.
All case studies A-Z
View the, Better ways of working, Business Growth and Innovation case studies.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 28 April 2020
Today is World Day for Safety and Health at Work along with Workers’ Memorial Day and so, to raise awareness of these themes, this update concentrates on CITB’s work to support the construction industry on mental health, safety, and general
BuildForce (Pathways into Construction - service leavers) …
BuildForce - Veterans, will deliver a service to the veteran community (who left military service at least a year ago) and to construction employers. The aim of the service will be to help veterans “get jobs in construction and get into training
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 2 April 2020
Today's update is focused on wellbeing and providing support for the NHS.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 19 May 2020
Today's messages focus on Mental Health Awareness Week; the range of sources and support available and an update on the CLC Site Operating Procedures.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update - 14 October 2020
Today we reflect on the importance of looking after our mental health and highlights the new features added to The Lighthouse Club’s free app, as well as a link to share your views on the CITB Grants Scheme.
Members of the board
Find out who the members of the CITB Board are and which sector of the industry they represent.
News and legislation
Check that you are aware of the latest news and legislation.
Labour Forecasting Tool
Allows you to predict the labour demand on individual projects across construction companies
West Midlands
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in the West Midlands
Policies and procedures for students
To help create a safe, healthy and supportive college environment for everyone, we’ve set up some policies and procedures for students to follow while you train with us.
Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs)
Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) are a new employer-led initiative from the Department for Education (DfE) in England. They aim to reshape skills training provision to better meet the local needs of employers and the wider economy. CITB has
Bespoke research services
Our bespoke research services help customers and industry stakeholders to benefit from each other’s experience and deliver positive, profitable outcomes.
On-site T Level Competency Pilot
Onsite Construction T Levels were launched in September 2021 with just over 100 students. T Levels are based on the same standards as apprenticeships, which gives students a strong grounding in their specialist area. Students can specialise in
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update - 2 September 2020
Today’s email contains a reminder about setting up your interest-free direct debit; news on the opening of the National Construction Colleges (NCC); and an update on the current uptake of the Training Group GET Fund.
Our Councils - Membership & National Insights
Scope and objectives of the Nation Councils, and members of our Nation Councils
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 18 June 2020
Today’s email is a little longer than usual as I would like to bring to your attention a few matters: Fairness, Inclusion and Respect, the recent CLC People Survey results and the regular update on CITB’s support measures for industry.
Construction sector devises plan to brace for Brexit
Major players in the UK construction industry have today published a plan to help brace the sector for tighter migration controls after Brexit.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 23 June 2020
Today’s email includes news of our new CITB eCourses and the results of recent surveys of employers and training providers – research like this guides our decision-making as to support for industry at this time.
It was easier than I thought it would be
Today, 22 August, 4.8 million 16-17 year-olds will be anxiously clutching the brown envelope containing their long-awaited GCSE results.
Scaffolders reach new heights with CITB Funding
ASC Edinburgh Ltd has supplied commercial, industrial and domestic scaffolding in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Central Scotland for over 30 years. Here Alan Cantwell, Managing Director, discusses how CITB’s Skills and Training Fund enabled ASC to: send
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update - 9 December 2020
Today I’d like to highlight a move to digital-only certificates for Site Safety Plus; new research on how further education learners can access construction jobs; and information on Brexit preparedness.
Environmental policy
CITB recognises we have a global climate emergency and that we must take action, amongst other interventions, to limit future global greenhouse gas emissions to help restrict future changes in the climate system.
Improving performance through better procurement…
Structured fund for improving performance through better procurement approaches commission
“CITB funding enabled us to tap into new markets”
“CITB funding enabled us to tap into new markets” Rachel Greenley is co-director of Harriet Lee Building & Renovation Ltd, an award-winning SME based in North Wales. The business specialises in projects encompassing multiple trades such as
Evolution or revolution
Evolution or revolution
CITB chief emails industry
Today's key messages are on Apprenticeships, the CITB Levy, Site Safety Plus, a new employer support database and a monthly construction competition for schoolchildren across England, Scotland and Wales.
Funded project results
Funded project results
Flexible Apprenticeships in Construction
Learn how flexibilities in apprenticeships can be used and delivered in construction – to meet the needs of employers and apprentices in England.
Construction firms report on post-Brexit migration
Low levels of awareness and engagement with the Points-Based System (PBS) post-Brexit continue to exacerbate existing skills shortages within the sector, according to the latest Migration and Construction report by the Construction Industry Training
Jobs boost for Brits in construction sector Brexit bounce …
A third of construction companies expect to provide more jobs for British workers as the sector rises to challenges presented by Brexit and Covid-19.
Scotland
Find out about financial support, training and events for your business in Scotland
The sky's the limit when you train up
Sky Scaffolding (Whitby) wanted to keep up with advances in scaffolding technology and needed to upskill their workforce – not only to meet rising demand, but to maximise capacity.
Net zero action plan
Net zero action plan
A Challenge and an Opportunity – AI and Automation in the …
A Challenge and an Opportunity – AI and Automation in the Construction industry
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update - 17 December 2020
As our last update before Christmas, I wanted to reflect on the turbulent year we’ve had, and how we have worked together to meet the skills challenges construction has faced. There has been a real emphasis on keeping workers safe on site,
National Construction College (NCC) & Apprenticeships …
The National Construction College & Apprenticeships Committee provides strategic oversight of training provision delivered directly by the College, and of CITB’s wider apprenticeships offer across England, Scotland and Wales.