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Shortlist announced for the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction 2024

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is delighted to announce the shortlist for the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards 2024.

Over 250,000 extra construction workers required by 2028 to meet demand

The annual industry forecast from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) highlights the continuing persistent gap between what the UK needs to keep up with demand and the workforce available to meet the challenge.

Record number of SkillBuild Regional Qualifier competitors

Colleges across the UK are preparing to host the largest and longest-running construction skills competition, with over 1,000 students set to compete in the SkillBuild 2024 Regional Qualifiers this year.

CITB at UKCW 2024

CITB is exhibiting at the UK’s largest built environment event during next month's UK Construction Week at the London Excel from 7 - 9 May. The CITB Customer Engagement team will be there to provide their knowledge and support to all customers who attend.

CITB unveils new direction: Investing in the construction skills system

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.

The Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards Returns for 2024

CITB is delighted to announce the launch of the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Construction Awards for 2024. Returning for the third year, the awards will continue to highlight the significant contributions of women from across the construction industry and showcase women in the sector in order to make female and non-binary role models more visible and accessible.

CITB welcomes new trustees to guide the future of construction training

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is pleased to announce the appointment of five new voluntary trustees to its Board. Rachael Cunningham, Nikki Davis, Stephen Gray, Julia Heap, and Herman Kok will join the Board from 1 April 2024, each serving a four-year term.

Go behind the scenes with Open Doors 2024

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.

CITB hosts UK Plant Operator of the Year 2023

On Saturday 30 September, CITB’s National Construction College, Bircham Newton, hosted the Plant Operator of the Year competition. Almost 1,000 people attended to watch the 69 competitors battle it out to be crowned UK Plant Operator of the Year. After a day of demonstrating outstanding skill and knowledge, Gordon Durno from Currie Contractors, lifted the prize and was awarded a cheque for £10,000.

CITB Wales update: Reinforcing our commitment to the Welsh language

Welcome to CITB Wales quarterly update. Here’s news on our work that will help you get the most of our services across Wales.

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