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Government publishes Industrial Training Board review report
The Department for Education today published the Government’s response to the ITB Review, which was conducted by Mark Farmer in 2023 and finalised last year. The report stresses the vital need for the work of the Industrial Training Boards (ITBs) within the construction and engineering construction industries and concludes that the ITB levy-grant model should be retained. Indeed, it states that the role of the ITBs should be strengthened and calls on them to do more.

New Sizewell C charter aims to leave a legacy of skills for the East of England
In a significant step forward for workforce development in the East of England, Sizewell C has launched a new Skills Charter to help ensure the project delivers a truly skilled and inclusive workforce on the Suffolk coast.

Second phase of plant training standards to be launched in June
CITB continues to standardise plant training across the construction industry, with phase two of its new standards due to be launched in June 2025.

Behind the scenes of construction: CITB encourages visitors to register for Open Doors 2025
People interested in pursuing a career in construction are now able to register to attend Open Doors 2025, which returns 17-22 March. The event is being delivered by Build UK in partnership with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and CSCS, supported by media, community and industry partners, who are encouraging people to book a place and attend.

What’s on the agenda at CITB’s Skills & Training Conferences?
CITB’s Skills & Training Conferences in Cardiff and London are fast approaching – and are not to be missed!

CITB Consensus moved to March 2025
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced today new dates for its Consensus process: the procedure will now start on 17 March 2025 and continue until 9 May.

Open Doors 2025: CITB encourages construction employers to register their events
Construction employers across the country have the chance to inspire the next generation of construction workers by demonstrating the excitement of a career in construction and taking young people onto one of their live sites. Open Doors returns in March 2025 and is being delivered by the Build UK in partnership with CITB and CSCS, supported by media, community and industry partners, who are encouraging construction employers to register their events to take part.

‘London calling’ for CITB Skills and Training Conference
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is delighted to invite employers, training providers and other industry stakeholders to its London Skills and Training Conference.

CITB Skills and Training Conference heading to Wales
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is pleased to be hosting its next Skills and Training Conference in Wales on January 23.

CITB urges construction firms to pursue apprenticeship grants
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is calling for construction companies to accelerate the number of apprenticeship starts by claiming CITB apprenticeship grants. From April 2023 to March 2025, CITB is investing nearly £150m into apprenticeship grants, demonstrating the scale of support that’s available.
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