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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. - 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
- 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
- Mental Health for Construction Apprentices
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Funding theme:
Careers
Funding topic:Changing industry culture, Careers and recruitmentProject lead:Optima UK Inc LtdAmount awarded:£90,000Project summary:This pilot would aim to understand how mental health education and support can contribute to improved retention for individuals during their apprenticeship in construction, as well as reducing their likelihood of a mental health crisis when in the workplace.
This project will work with 29 colleges to train 464 college tutors/training staff in Mental Health First Aid, 464 apprentices in Mental Health Awareness and provide additional 121 support to almost 100 apprentices.
- England Construction Opportunities - Gement
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Funding theme:
Careers
Funding topic:Careers and recruitmentProject lead:GementAmount awarded:£107,111Project summary:"Gement’s main areas of operation are in Essex, Suffolk, Greater London, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Norfolk, Surrey and Kent, however due to Gement’s broad customer base, the wider UK area is regularly covered as well. This includes Gement’s involvement with Tier 1 contractors who have multiple sites across the UK, as well as smaller companies who have recently opened new branches in other counties of the UK during the duration of their involvement with Gement.
The support programme will comprise of a series of checkpoint meetings conducted at the job start and running 12 months post job start and include supporting individuals through a bespoke plan, encouraging new entrants to upskill and remain motivated in their job, provide honest feedback to the individual and improve employee satisfaction. " - England Construction Opportunities - Women into Construction
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Funding theme:
Careers
Funding topic:Careers and recruitmentProject lead:Women into ConstructionAmount awarded:£98,247Project summary:"Women into Construction currently has over 100 Corporate members across the UK with good representation from Main and Specialist Construction Contractors, Housing Developers and Recruitment Agencies – all of which are consistently looking to recruit women to their businesses. Currently there are over 2000 live vacancies on offer for our female participants, ranging from entry level roles such as site operatives and traffic marshals to site management, commercial and health and safety roles at supervisory and higher levels.
Home building and railway infrastructure are key subsectors for demand – hence our planned programmes with the Home Builders Federation and HS2 in the coming year. WiC continue to work with all their existing employers and their subcontractors as London Tideway comes to an end and the employment moves to HS2 and other major developers such as Landsec and The Guiness Partnership with projects including Leaside Lock, 21 Moorfields and N2Nova.
Work continues in the West Midlands with HS2 the big driver as well as St Mowden Homes and Citizen Housing. In the East we are working with Morgan Sindall, Lovell and Sizewell C and in the South West with the Guiness Partnership and the Hill Group
By providing additional resource post job start, this new project will allow WiC to extend our in-work support services to women and their employers to tackle the gender bias in the sector and support more women to sustain meaningful employment and careers in construction.
The delivery model designed for this project has been developed following client feedback and focus groups to explore and address these specific issues facing women currently working in construction. Women asked for coaching and mentoring, conflict training, support when entering management roles and a peer network for emotional and career support. Employers asked for practical solutions to support women sustain employment and progress in their businesses. "