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- Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity Commission
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Funding theme:
Training and Development
Funding topic:Project lead:Supply Chain School SustainabilityAmount awarded:£857,500Project summary:To ensure that the construction industry has sufficient workforce to deliver the pipeline of work, employers need to:
• Recruit more people with particular focus on those from more diverse backgrounds and / or demographics; and
• Improve retention across the industry. There is an opportunity to increase numbers entering the industry by bringing in people from different demographics and / or diverse backgrounds. In relation to improving retention, there is a wider challenge that needs to be addressed around inclusivity as the existing workforce are of the view that industry is not reflective of the diverse society and being inclusive helps to retain the existing talent within the existing workforce and in the wider industry. - IOC Mentoring Champions Programme
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Funding theme:
Careers
Funding topic:Careers and recruitmentProject lead:Institute of CarpentersAmount awarded:£200,000Project summary:Creation of a Mentoring Training Toolkit to be hosted online on IOC website and when completed shared with others trades, training 30 Mentors to mentor 60 students.
- Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (Bridging)
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Funding theme:
Training and Development
Funding topic:Careers and recruitment, Changing industry cultureProject lead:Civil Engineering Contractors AssociationAmount awarded:£180,928Project summary:The project will build individual, organisational and industry knowledge of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) in the workplace.This will be achieved through upskilling of FIR ambassadors, managing a network of training and delivery workshops. This is a bridging agreement whilst a new commission is developed for 2024.
- GIRI Training Commission - Vinci PLC
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Funding theme:
Training and Development
Funding topic:Productivity and new ways of workingProject lead:Vinci PLCAmount awarded:£74,850Project summary:Productivity has been recognised as a strategic priority for CITB. Research has shown that:
- Error costs the UK construction industry between £10 and £25 billion per annum.
- Industry-wide culture change is needed to improve construction productivity.
- Historically, industry investment in non-technical skills is markedly low
Employers require guidance, support and incentivisation to successfully address the identified skills gaps amongst supervisors and managers at all levels.
This Contract is intended to increase training capacity in relation to the delivery of GIRI productivity training, designed to help organisations, projects teams and individuals to avoid error.
Vinci Plc will embed GIRI training methodology to the appropriate staff and supply chain staff on the following 5 projects:
- Taylor Woodrow South West
- Bletchley Rail Depot
- Meridian Water Business
- National Grid
- Taylor Woodrow North
- GIRI Training Commission - BAM Nuttall Ltd
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Funding theme:
Training and Development
Funding topic:Productivity and new ways of workingProject lead:BAM Nuttall LtdAmount awarded:£162,810Project summary:Productivity has been recognised as a strategic priority for CITB. Research has shown that:
- Error costs the UK construction industry between £10 and £25 billion per annum.
- Industry-wide culture change is needed to improve construction productivity.
- Historically, industry investment in non-technical skills is markedly low
Employers require guidance, support and incentivisation to successfully address the identified skills gaps amongst supervisors and managers at all levels.
This Contract is intended to increase training capacity in relation to the delivery of GIRI productivity training, designed to help organisations, projects teams and individuals to avoid error.
BAM Nuttall Ltd will embed GIRI training methodology to the appropriate staff and supply chain staff on the following 6 projects:
- Trans Pennine route upgrade – Hillhouse sidings
- Victoria North (Manchester)
- Cross Tay link Road
- Guildford STW
- Devonport Royal Dockyard
- Environment Agency Collaborative Framework (Hub A)
- Brickwork Masterclass
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Funding theme:
Careers
Funding topic:Changing industry culture, Productivity and new ways of working, Sectors and roles, Small employer supportProject lead:Home Builders FederationAmount awarded:£214,000Project summary:The recently published Construction Skills Network 2023 – 2027 data shows a continuing demand for bricklayers in the Homebuilding Sector. It is estimated that the industry needs 4,000 additional bricklayers per annum.
The Brickwork Masterclasses will be delivered to existing workers in the homebuilding workforce. This 90-minute upskilling programme follows the success of a recent programme which delivered short brickwork training sessions which contributed to a reduction to defects in new housebuilding.
- Roofing Training and Apprenticeships - Juniper Training Ltd
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Funding theme:
Training and Development
Funding topic:Careers and recruitmentProject lead:Juniper Training LtdAmount awarded:£80,000Project summary:This project aims to address the current skills gap and increase uptake and retention in all three roofing disciplines: (Slating/Tiling, Sheeting/Cladding, and Waterproof Membranes). This project will deliver specialist apprenticeships and pre apprenticeship study programmes and train skilled roofers to become competent tutors/assessors to ensure valuable skills and knowledge is passed on to students and apprentices
Following market research and employer consultation to identify key areas for support, this project will allow students to experience all roofing disciplines prior to committing to an apprenticeship, to best understand where their skillset is suited and to ensure the apprenticeship is right for both the student and employer from the outset.
- Roofing Masterclass
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Funding theme:
Careers
Funding topic:Changing industry culture, Productivity and new ways of working, Sectors and roles, Small employer supportProject lead:Home Builders FederationAmount awarded:£114,000Project summary:The recently published Construction Skills Network 2023 – 2027 data shows a continuing demand for roofers in the Homebuilding Sector. It is estimated that industry needs 690 additional roofers per annum.
The Roofing Masterclass programme follows the success of an existing masterclass programme which delivers short brickwork training sessions which contributes to a reduction to defects in new homebuilding. CITB are expanding this approach to include roofing.
- GIRI Training Commission - VolkerStevin Infrastructure Limited
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Funding theme:
Training and Development
Funding topic:Productivity and new ways of workingProject lead:VolkerStevin Infrastructure LimitedAmount awarded:£77,200Project summary:Productivity has been recognised as a strategic priority for CITB. Research has shown that:
- Error costs the UK construction industry between £10 and £25 billion per annum.
- Industry-wide culture change is needed to improve construction productivity.
- Historically, industry investment in non-technical skills is markedly low
Employers require guidance, support and incentivisation to successfully address the identified skills gaps amongst supervisors and managers at all levels.
This Contract is intended to increase training capacity in relation to the delivery of GIRI productivity training, designed to help organisations, projects teams and individuals to avoid error.
VolkerStevin Infrastructure Limited will embed GIRI training methodology to the appropriate staff and supply chain staff on the following 8 projects:
- Clyde Commercial Framework (CCF)
- Sunderland Wear Bridge
- Kendal Flood Risk Management Scheme (FRMS)
- Macclesfield Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW)
- Southsea Coastal Protection Scheme (CPS)
- Littleborough phase 1B
- LEHES
- Preston & South Ribble FRMS Phases 1&2
- GIRI Training Commission - Kier Infrastructure and Overseas Ltd
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Funding theme:
Training and Development
Funding topic:Productivity and new ways of workingProject lead:Kier Infrastructure and Overseas LtdAmount awarded:£109,620Project summary:Productivity has been recognised as a strategic priority for CITB. Research has shown that:
- Error costs the UK construction industry between £10 and £25 billion per annum.
- Industry-wide culture change is needed to improve construction productivity.
- Historically, industry investment in non-technical skills is markedly low
Employers require guidance, support and incentivisation to successfully address the identified skills gaps amongst supervisors and managers at all levels.
This Contract is intended to increase training capacity in relation to the delivery of GIRI productivity training, designed to help organisations, projects teams and individuals to avoid error.
Kier Infrastructure and Overseas Ltd will embed GIRI training methodology to the appropriate staff and supply chain staff on the following 8 projects:
- Hinckley Point C
- AWE (Atomic Weapons Establishment)
- Regional Civils – Mansfield Suds (Sustainable Drainage Systems)
- Wastewater Asset Assurance Program – Thames Water
- UK Power Networks
- EA Collaborative Delivery Framework
- South West Water Framework Meica
- Anglian Water Framework