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A new hub dedicated to addressing the green skills gap in London’s commercial built environment has been launched. The Skyline Skills Hub is a platform that will enable the Square Mile’s growing workforce to meet the challenges of decarbonising the City. It has been produced by the City of London Corporation’s Skills for a Sustainable Skyline Taskforce, which CITB is proud to be a part of.

Canary Wharf Group, Build UK and CITB work together to showcase career opportunities in construction. As part of our commitment to addressing the skills shortage in the construction sector, CITB supported Build UK to host an exciting preview of Open Doors 2025 at Canary Wharf Group’s (CWG) Wood Wharf development in London.

From unexpected beginnings to long and fulfilling careers, we’re shining a spotlight on the people who bring the construction industry to life. In this series, we explore how they started out, the journeys that led them to where they are today and the inspiring moments that define their work. Join us as we meet Sandra Stevens, a Customer Engagement Manager at CITB.

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) will be hosting its first Construction, Skills and Community Wealth Conference in Scotland this Thursday, 5 September. The one-day event in Perth will include a keynote speech from Tom Arthur, Minister for Employment and Investment, Scottish Government.

Meet Suzanne Moss, a Business Manager at Ringway in Milton Keynes, with a rich career spanning 30 years in the highways industry. As part of the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards, we celebrate her remarkable journey and achievements.

The Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards showcase the incredible women and allies who are driving real change in the construction industry. The awards shine a light on their achievements, while demonstrating that the sector is diverse, inclusive and open to everyone. Today we celebrate Lade Ogunlaja, a construction project consultant with a passion for sustainability and inclusivity. Lade has been nominated for the Allies award, which recognises the key influencers who support inclusion and change.

Today, CITB unveiled its Business Plan for 2024-25. The new direction sets out to build on previous plans and shows how they will support and empower employers by investing £267m over the coming year.

It’s almost time for Open Doors 2024 – where construction sites come alive in front of your very eyes. Open Doors, delivered by Build UK in partnership with CITB, takes visitors behind the scenes to showcase the fantastic range of careers available in construction. And there is something for everyone with more than 210 events taking place across Great Britain from Monday 18 to Saturday 23 March 2024.

On 3 October, the CITB-sponsored Culture Change Hub, run by Building People, will host experts tackling the key issues around skills, diversity, and inclusion, crucial to the future of our industry. Throughout the event, the CITB Customer Engagement and New Entrant Employer Support Teams will be at stand T35 providing information and support for construction employers.

The Construction Industry Training board (CITB) is on the lookout for three new trustees to join its Board of non-executives. As a charity and Non-Departmental Public Body, CITB has supported the construction sector for over 50 years, helping to keep workers safe on site, supporting high quality training and giving young people a start in their career. CITB raises funds through an employer levy and works closely with employers and the Government to ensure national construction skills needs across Great Britain are met.