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From School Leaver to CITB Customer Engagement Manager: My Journey in Construction and Lifelong Learning
CITB at UKCW Birmingham
CITB is exhibiting at UKCW Birmingham from 1-3 October 2024. UKCW is the nation's largest event for the built environment sector! The CITB Customer Engagement team will be there to provide their knowledge and support to all those who attend.
CITB strengthens commitment to ensuring that the Levy system operates fairly
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced today its strengthened position on ‘passing on the Levy’. The move reflects the CITB, Levy Strategy Committee, three Nation Councils and the 14 Prescribed Organisations’ ongoing commitment to ensuring that the Levy system operates fairly and equitably across the construction industry.
Passing on the Levy
At CITB, we’re committed to supporting the construction industry and ensuring fair practices across the sector. The Board has recently issued an updated statement regarding the practice of ‘passing on the Levy’. This refers to when some construction companies or principal contractors pass the cost of the CITB Levy down to their subcontractors. Here’s what you need to know.
CITB sets out key dates for Consensus consultation on 2026-29 Levy
CITB has announced today that its consultation with the construction industry on Levy Proposal options for 2026 – 29 ahead of Consensus next year will run from 26 September until 24 October.
CITB to host first Construction, Skills and Community Wealth Conference in Scotland
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.
Top 100 Women in Construction: Wendy McFarlane
Wendy McFarlane is Finance Director at CPI Mortars, a market leader in Dry Silo Mortar technology, supplying many of the largest residential housebuilders in the UK. Wendy oversees all financial operations at the business and plays a pivotal role in promoting diversity, equality and inclusion as the Chair of the Diversity & Inclusion Network.
Women in Construction 2024 in Wales
The CITB Wales Engagement Team delivered four Women in Construction taster events across Wales in July - engaging with 265 pupils from years 8-10, from 20 schools across Wales.
Top 100 Women in Construction: Suzanne Moss
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.
Top 100 Women in Construction: Spotlight on Lade Ogunlaja
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.