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This Business Plan sets out the practical first steps CITB will take to implement its Strategic Plan 2025-29 to support the construction industry to close the skills gap. This plan sets out three key pillars to address the top priorities the construction industry wants CITB to focus on: getting more trained people into industry; making sure good quality, relevant training is available at the right time and place; and improving the skills of the current workforce

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has today released its year-end figures for its New Entrant Support Team (NEST). The figures show that NEST supported 4,128 apprenticeship starts in the financial year 2024-25, an increase from 2,340 the previous year.

At CITB National Construction College (NCC), we’re committed to developing the next generation of skilled professionals. Hear from Aaron Austin- Howes currently a Level 2 Scaffolding apprentice at CITB National Construction College.

Tim Balcon, CEO at the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), responded to this week’s Spring Statement: “Despite navigating an uncertain world, the Chancellor’s Spring Statement this week has been accompanied by two significant announcements for the construction industry.

At CITB National Construction College (NCC), we’re committed to developing the next generation of skilled professionals. Hear from Will Skoyles, our Plant Programme Manager, about his journey from the tools to the classroom.

This week marks Scottish Apprenticeship Week, and the CITB is calling for Scottish construction companies to accelerate the number of apprenticeship starts by claiming CITB apprenticeship grants.

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and UK Plant Operators (UKPO) Magazine are today announcing the return of the annual ‘UK Plant Operator of the Year’ competition (UKPOOTY).

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has today launched its Strategic Plan 2025-29, outlining its approach to supporting the construction industry's skills and training needs over the next four years. This Plan emphasises the importance of collaboration with industry and UK Governments’, investment in skills and training development, and the need to address the skills gap to ensure the construction industry can meet future demands.

Following last year’s Consultation and with Consensus due to start in March, we spoke to some CITB Board members and Levy Strategy Committee members to hear their views on the 2026 – 2029 Levy Proposals.

This National Apprenticeship Week (10 – 16 February 2025), the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) reveals it has supported over 24,000 learners and nearly 9,000 employers with apprenticeship grants between April to December 2024.