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Fragile roofs
Learn about the dangers of fragile roofs and how to take precautions when working on them
Members and supporters
View some of our partnership and associate members who uphold the CDP’s aim and objectives and assist in awareness raising and promoting control of the risks.
Advice for employers
Discover the benefits of supporting the Construction Dust Partnership
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
The Construction (Design & Management) Regulations (CDM 2015) are the main set of regulations for managing the health, safety and welfare of construction projects. CDM applies to all building and construction work and includes new build, demolition,
Busting myths about BIM
Find out more about how BIM really works.
Zoe Evans, Llanelli painter and decorator, is British…
Zoe Evans, a 21 year old painter and decorator from Llanelli, has been named the GB Apprentice of the Year and Welsh Apprentice of the Year at the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Apprenticeship Awards.
Welsh construction’s golden opportunity
Welsh construction has, says Leigh Hughes, a once in a generation chance to influence curriculum reform.
Welcoming pupils, teachers and families into construction …
Due to the recent need for families to stay indoors, we’ve been holding Minecraft competitions for households to work together and experience the range of exciting careers involved in construction.
Tylorstown bricklayer is Inspirational Apprentice of the…
Joshua Williams, a 24 year old bricklayer from Tylorstown, has been named Inspirational Apprentice of the Year at the 2019 CITB Apprenticeship Awards.
Two new vacancies on CITB Scotland’s Nation Council
Senior members of the construction industry are being invited to apply to join the Scotland Nation Council for the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB).
Tradeswomen for Diversity
Diversity makes a difference. A more diverse workforce means there are a variety of perspectives which leads to better decision-making and an increase in productivity.
Three-step guide to using digital in your construction…
Digital technologies - such as virtual reality and wearable technology - have the potential to increase productivity, transform efficiency and help attract a new generation of talent to the sector. But change needs to accelerate.
The UK Government has issued its annual priorities letter …
The annual priorities letter from the UK Government to CITB can be read here.
The economic outlook: CSN 2018 - 2022
The dip in UK construction growth and employment outlined in the Construction Skills Network (CSN) report for 2018 - 2022 was expected. The UK economy has slowed and complex Brexit negotiations are ongoing.
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
Statement on the resignation of Anne Milton MP from…
CITB chief executive Sarah Beale has paid tribute to outgoing Education Minister Anne Milton MP.
Stars of the Future
NCC apprentices from this year’s CPA Stars of the Future Awards discuss what winning means to them and their plans for the future.
Scottish Highland emergency services team up with…
Around 120 apprentices and staff in the construction industry attended crucial road safety training in Inverness this week to help protect them from dangerous road accidents on their daily commute to work.
Scaffolding training update
CITB has underscored its commitment to ensuring that the construction sector maintains access to a good supply of skilled scaffolders in the wake of the transfer of its training establishment to alternative training providers, as part of its reform
Sarah Beale awarded UWTSD honorary fellowship
CITB Chief Executive Sarah Beale has received an honorary fellowship from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD).
Rapid response by construction industry to Carillion…
Construction giant Carillion went into liquidation in January, leaving the jobs of more than 43,000 employees, including 1,148 apprentices in England, at risk. Carillion’s work spanned projects such as the Battersea Power station redevelopment,
Open Doors: An important opportunity for industry
Zara Edmondson from Kier reveals the value of taking part in Open Doors and why more businesses should get on board.
New Go Construct service for local work experience on…
CITB is developing a new online service featuring work experience opportunities on local construction sites, part of a drive to link candidates with employers.
Migration Advisory Committee has listened to construction …
CITB welcomes the recommendations in the Migration Advisory Committee report: A Points-Based System and Salary Thresholds for Immigration. Read our response.
Major new partnership to improve the image of…
The CITB (Construction Industry Training Board) has joined forces with the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) in a milestone partnership.
Learnings from lockdown: Safe Hands Consultants
Safe Hands Health and Safety Consultancy learnt three key lessons from lockdown.
Inverness man runs 10 marathons in May to raise money for …
An Inverness man with a heart of gold has vowed to run the equivalent of 10 marathons in May to raise money for the country’s NHS heroes during the coronavirus lockdown.
Interview advice helps get students into construction
Welsh students looking to get into the construction industry got a helping hand with support for job interviews at a virtual event last week.
Industry acts to protect apprenticeships – but no time…
Thousands of apprentices’ employment has been protected by construction’s pandemic response effort – but industry leaders are today warning more needs to be done to retain vital skills.
”I would encourage any girls out there to consider…
To celebrate International Women’s Day, CITB Apprenticeships Officer Barbara Hastie, 45, explains why this is a great time for women to enter the construction industry.
How Covid and Carillion can't stop this apprentice
More than two years on from the collapse of Carillion, we talk to Billy Nuttall, an apprentice from Bristol.
Holly Price: Becoming a CITB Trustee
CITB is seeking two new Board Trustees. Here, Holly Price, Keltbray Training and Development Director, discusses her experience as a trustee.
History tells us why we must act on climate change -…
As yesterday marked the first Green Jobs Taskforce meeting, CITB’s Sustainability and Innovation Lead, Richard Bayliss, explores both the challenges and opportunities in meeting net zero.
Have your say on the future of apprenticeship grants
Did you know that CITB distributed £75 million in apprenticeship grants between January 2017 and March 2018? This considerable financial support, funded by the CITB Levy, enabled over 10,000 construction employers to train nearly 30,000 apprentices
Go behind the scenes of British construction during Open…
Visitor registration is now live for Open Doors Week, which takes place around Great Britain from Monday 18 – Saturday 23 March 2019.
Get ready for the new Grants Scheme
3 April 2018. I’m sure there’s something famous that happened on that date. Here at CITB that’s the date that we will launch our new Construction Training Directory, Construction Training Register and Grants Scheme.
From salon to site: Gina's journey
23-year-old Gina Gray had once dreamed of becoming a hairdresser but now tells her story on how she got into construction.
Free online Covid-19 e-course launched by CITB
A new e-course was launched last week by CITB, titled Covid-19: Setting up and operating a safe construction site (External link - Opens in a new tab or window).
Four new vacancies on CITB's three Nation Councils
CITB is seeking senior construction industry professionals to join its three Nation Councils.
Fairness, Inclusion and Respect - it makes good business…
With over 25 years’ experience, Briony Wickenden is a construction advocate who’s focused on making the industry better for all. With a background in HR, Briony is currently Head of Training and Development at CECA and also heads up the
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.
Crackdown on fraud in construction testing
Organised crime in London, the Midlands and the North West is cashing in on pent-up demand for construction testing resulting from the months of lockdown, and CITB needs your help to stop it.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 9 June 2020
Today’s email looks at; supporting mental health as construction gets back to work; an update on CITB’s support measures for industry during COVID-19; and a reminder of the documents available to you to support a safe return to site, where
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 30 March 2020
Today's key messages are on online Site Safety training and a checklist for Apprentice Safety on Site.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 3 April 2020
Today's update is on remote learning and how we’re enabling you to keep training by identifying as many courses as possible that can be delivered through interfaces like Teams, Skype, Zoom, WebEx and others.
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
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update – 26 March 2020
Today's key message is on the CITB’s decision to suspend industry levy collection.
Covid-19: CITB chief exec update - 2 December 2020
I hope you’re having a good week as we enter December – and the start of the build-up to Christmas. Today’s email includes good news about the expansion of CITB’s apprenticeship support; details of our Training Group Survey and a vacancy on
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 - 17 February 2021
Today I would like to update you on the result of a recent consultation and subsequent new approach to funding for Training Groups, along with a COVID-delayed £1 fee increase for the Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test. There have also been