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The Building Safety Regulator launches it’s own dedicated social media channels!
The Building Safety Register (BSR) has launched it’s own social media channels to keep residents and industry safe. The new…
CITB Funding and Grant Changes from 8th January 2026
CITB Funding and Grant Changes from 8th January 2026 The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) announced at the beginning of…
Find out about FREE courses to help you into Construction – Linked CSCS and DofE information.
Are you looking to start a career in construction? Click here to visit the CSCS website to read their online…
Neurodiversity in Construction – Resources and a Toolkit for Managers available !
Neurodiversity in Construction Did you know that 1 in 4 people working in construction consider themselves to have a neurodiverse…
CITB National Construction College Apprenticeships
National Construction College Apprenticeships The college is based in Bircham Newton, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE31 6RH. For further details on…
CITB’s Updated Online Services Portal – Access Their Support Material
CITB’s Online Services Portal Guidance CITB has recently updated their Online Services Portal to make it more user friendly. Use…
World Mental Health Day – 10th October 2025; Resources from Mates in Mind.
World Mental Health Day (10 October) World Mental Health Day (10 October) was created by the World Foundation of Mental…
South Norfolk and Broadland Health and Wellbeing Partnerships are working to strengthen support for construction workers!
South Norfolk and Broadland Health and Wellbeing Partnerships are working to strengthen support for construction workers — particularly around mental health.…
Tim Balcon, CEO of CITB Explains Why Funding For Training is Changing!
Wondering why the CITB are changing how they provide funding? Following their recent written communication to all CITB registered businesses,…
CITB’s Skill and Training funding will close at the end of September 2025
CITB’s Skills and Training Fund Due to Close. CITB have recently announced that they are simplifying how businesses can access…
Go Construct Careers now connects construction employers with future skilled workers
Go Construct have updated their website Go Construct has always provided resources for individuals looking for a career in…
Free Webinar: Driving Culture change with HSE’s tools
Free Webinar - 19th August at 3pm Join experts from the HSE and TSO for a free webinar, which will…
Thinking about a career in construction? Check out Go Construct!
About Go Construct If you are interested in a career in the construction industry than check out Go Construct. They…
IOSH Magazine hosting a free CPD Webinar – Safety as a performance driver.
One hour webinar - Safety as A Performance Driver Tuesday 22nd July 2025 - 13.00 hosted by IOSH Magazine with…
CITB & Mates in Mind team up to provide 12 months free access to mental health resources – Be a Mate, Be the Change!
Mates in Mind Supporter Lite Programme with CITB funding * trigger warning this article references suicide rates among men We…
NSAN – INsight to Nuclear – An accelerated knowledge exchange programme for busy professionals
Who are NSAN. They are an independent membership organisation that help individuals and organisations in the nuclear industry realise their…
Lighthouse – The Construction Charity Shining A Spotlight on Loneliness this Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Week - 12th-18th May 2025 The Lighthouse Charity are shining a spotlight on something that often remains…
The CITB Has Launched It’s Business Plan 2025-26!
The CITB have launched their 2025-2026 Business Plan that provides information on how they will work over the coming year…
Find out how to support No Falls Week 12-16 May 2025!
No Falls Week 12-16 May 2025! During that week, everyone with an interest in safe working at height is encouraged…
Roof Slater & Tiler Apprenticeship with National Construction College East
NCC East have places available for Roof Slater and Tiler Apprenticeships The following start dates are available: 2nd June 2025…
PASMA cards go virtual: get it on your phone
PASMA are going fully digital during 2025 and introducing digital cards alongside their digital certificates. If you’ve got a current…
The Net Zero Toolkit from CITB
CITB Net Zero Toolkit The CITB has a newly published net zero toolkit, to make information surrounding skills, training,…
CITB have extended funding for an additional year to support the CSCS Industry Accreditation (IA)
The CITB have extended funding for an additional year to support the CSCS Industry Accreditation (IA) transition. All IA cards…
Get Involved with Open Doors in March 2025 – Helping People Learn About Construction Careers!
Open Doors - Monday 17 – Saturday 22 March 2025 This article is intended to help raise awareness about Open…
Asbestos & You Campaign Quiz – Do you know enough to protect yourself and colleagues?
HSE’s Asbestos and You campaign November 2024 is Lung Cancer Awareness Month! Asbestos can be found in any building built…
Stress Awareness Week: 4th to 8th November 2024 – The Working Minds Campaign
Work-Related Stress According to the Health and Safety Executive's Working Minds Campaign many people still may not realise that it…
CSCS Cards Ltd – Labourers Card Changes Coming in Early 2025
CSCS Labourers Card Construction Skills Certification Scheme Cards Ltd (CSCS Cards Ltd) have recently announced that the initial Labourers card…
CITB – Let’s build the Leaders & Managers of tomorrow – today
CITB is focussing on Construction Leadership and Management Training Why do it? Leadership plays a crucial role on any construction…
The Lighthouse Charity – Menopause – free online courses
Menopause awareness Gain valuable insights about menopause including: ✅ The signs, symptoms and treatments ✅ How to support colleagues and…
Built Environment Against Slavery: Insights, Actions & Collaboration Conference
Built Environment Against Slavery: Insights, Actions & Collaboration Conference Fazeley Studios, Birmingham | Wed 16 October | 9:00-15:30 As part…
CITB Consensus – Your Industry, Your Voice
Take Part in the CITB Levy Consultation Would you like to understand more about the CITB's draft Levy Proposals for…
CITB – Industry Impact Fund Webinar – 4th September 2024
The CITB's series of free Industry Impact Fund virtual webinars get started on Wednesday 4 September 2024 – have you…
Construction Employers – Need Help Recruiting an Apprentice? Join the CITB’s New Entrant Support Team Webinars
Apprenticeship Assistance From CITB Join the CITB New Entrant Support Team (NEST) to learn more about the support they offer…
Don’t Forget the UK Metals Expo is at Birmingham NEC on 11th to 12 September 2024 – Learn how to register!
UK Metals Expo This September!! The leading event that brings the entire metals supply chain together with engineering, manufacturing &…
Are You Considering a Career in Construction, but not sure where to find useful information to help you make a decision?
For some general information and links to useful websites - visit our Career in Construction page https://www.nctg.org.uk/careers-advice/. This interesting article…
Norfolk & Suffolk County Councils are offering Skills Bootcamps – Fully Funded Training Programmes
Norfolk & Suffolk County Councils are offering Skills Bootcamps, part of the Government's Lifetime Skills guarantee Funding through the DfE…
MAD World Construction Summit on 17 October 2024 in London – Mental Health Awareness Event
MAD World Construction Summit Mates in Mind are partners with Make A Difference Summits to bring you the first ever…
Has a Fall From Height Affected You or Someone You Know? The No Falls Foundation Offer Support!
The No Falls Foundation As the first and only UK-based charity devoted exclusively to the work at height sector, the …
How to find out about a career in the scaffolding industry
Is a career in the Scaffolding Industry for you? NASC is the national trade body for access and scaffolding in…
The CITB Skills and Training Conference Thursday 6th June 2024
The CITB Skills and Training Conference Thursday 6th June 2024 at the Etihad Stadium - Manchester CITB Registered employers This…
Test your knowledge about Scaffold Towers by taking the PASMA quiz – No Falls Week 13th – 17th May
No Falls Week is coming soon - 13th to 17th May. Do you and your team want to test your…
No Falls Week – 13th to 17th May 2024- Get Involve & Help Raise Awareness
No Falls Week - 13th to 17th May 2024 Are you passionate about Work at Height Safety? Do you believe…
CSCS – Go Smart turned off to make way for card checking replacement CSCS Smart Check
Click here for the full information from CSCS about Go Smart, which is being switched off and being replaced by CSCS…
Stress Awareness Month – April 2024 – free resources from Mates in Mind
Stress Awareness Month - April 2024. This campaign takes place every April and is designed to raise awareness about both…
IPAF – CRUSHING CAN KILL – STAY ALERT, STAY ALIVE
IPAF - CRUSHING CAN KILL - STAY ALERT, STAY ALIVE We want to share this article from IPAF that highlights…
Debt Awareness Week – 18th -24th March – Practical tips.
Debt Awareness Week - 18th - 24th March The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has a useful webpage that aims to…
CITB Funded Bricklaying Courses
CITB funded Brickwork Courses Brickwork Masterclasses (fully funded) Contracted Partners: Home Builders Federation (HBF) and NHBC Building Inspectors This project…
CITB’s Plan to Help People in England & Wales Start a Career in the Construction Industry
For Individuals - Start your construction career journey today! Are you ready to learn some interesting stuff and get ready…
CITB – Support for Employers regarding Apprentices & Recruiting Site Ready Candidates
The New Entrants Team Are you interested in taking on an apprentice, but unsure where to start? Your local CITB…
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – Free Resources from the Supply Chain Sustainability School
The Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) programme is a Construction industry-wide initiative that aims to make workplaces better for everyone. The programme…
The HSE Podcast – Manual Handling in Construction
In this podcast, you can listen to a discussion regarding the HSE’s latest construction initiative, which focuses on the risks…
Health and Safety – The Law – Understanding Your Responsibilities
From The Bosses to The Employees - everyone has responsibility for their own and others' health and Safety at work.…
Temporary Works – Do you understand the role of a Temporary Works Coordinator?
Temporary Works – do you need answers to these 8 questions? What are permanent works? What are temporary works? Are…
Norfolk County Council – Skills For Life – Multiply -free maths courses!
Skills for Life - Multiply Free maths courses and activities Multiply is a government programme to help adults improve their numeracy…
New Data Protection Webinar – Navigating the UK’s Online Safety Act
Data Protection Webinar from Pretty's Solicitors in Ipswich Wednesday 6th December at 11am Navigating the UK's Online Safety Act -Ensuring…
HSE -New online learning tool helps businesses address work-related stress with Working Minds
There is a “much needed” new online learning tool designed to prevent work-related stress now available. Created as part of…
HSE – Health and Safety at Work Conference (online)- 8th November 2023
HSE -Health and Safety at Work Conference (online) - 8th November 2023 This year’s conference is focusing on four important…
Dyslexia Awareness Week – British Dyslexia Association Free Webinar – Dyslexic Employees in the Workplace
Dyslexia Awareness Week - 2nd - 8th October Ten percent of the population are believed to be dyslexic, but it…
Understanding the new regulatory changes for waste wood in construction and demolition.
Click on the link for to see the article by Wasteonline UK for help in understanding the new regulatory changes…
HSE NEWS ‘Work Right Construction: Your health. Your future’ campaign – inspections to target construction sites.
Site inspections across Great Britain focusing on moving and handling materials. Construction sites are being targeted as part of HSE’s…
Free resources for Construction business from the Supply Chain Sustainability School
The School is completely FREE! To visit their website - click here. By registering with the school you will be able…
What Leadership and Management training options are CITB providing?
Introduction Leadership and management are key skills for all construction sites and an area where the industry has identified a…
Sizewell C Supply Chain – Connecting Business to Opportunity
Could there be an opportunity for your business? Plans to build Sizewell C received approval for their Development consent order…
HSE – Dust Kills: Controlling Dust in Construction Podcast
DUST. IT CAN KILL. NOT TODAY. BUT YEARS DOWN THE LINE. DON’T RISK YOUR OR YOUR WORKERS LONG-TERM HEALTH. PROTECT…
CITB FUNDING FOR LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT MODULES AND FULL QUALIFICATION
CITB have identified that there is a need for leadership and management skills training in the construction sector based on…
New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership for Norfolk and Suffolk – Skills Bootcamps
What are Skills Bootcamps? Skills Bootcamps are part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee, helping everyone gain skills for life,…
Find out here who the CITB advisors are for Norfolk and Suffolk!
Are you a CITB registered business in Norfolk and Suffolk and not sure who to contact at CITB? Look no…
Find out how to enter the UK Plant Operator of the Year – 2023 – a chance to win £10,000
UK Plant Operator of the Year - 2023 The event now established in its third year, attracts substantial interest from…
Sizewell C Supply Chain Suffolk Roadshow – Thursday 13th July 2023 – find out how to join the event
Thursday 13th July 2023 | 10:00am – 14:30pm Venue: High Lodge, Darsham Click here to read the full article by Sizewell…
Why join the Supply Chain Sustainability School?
Why join the Supply Chain Sustainability School? Joining the School is completely free and allows you to access thousands of…
CITB Free E-Courses
Free E-Courses from CITB We wanted to make you aware of two free E-courses currently available through CITB, please click…
IPAF Harness – IPAF offers three harness courses to meet the needs of different candidates
According to IPAF data, falls from the platform is one of the major causes of injury or fatality associated with…
ASBESTOS & YOU – The new HSE campaign
This week HSE has launched a new campaign to remind people working in construction trades to manage the risks associated…
Need Help With Apprenticeships? Contact CITB’s New Entrant Engagement Team.
We have recently been advised that CITB have a New Entrants Engagement Team that provide advise to Construction Businesses regarding…
Are you a Property Developer? Would you like to join a network forum with other professionals?
Pretty's Solicitors have made the following announcement:- The Developers' Club is Back! The networking club for professionals in the property, construction…
CITB has invested £10.5million in funding to support FREE Leadership and Management qualifications to all sectors of the construction industry!
CITB has invested £10.5million in funding to support FREE Leadership and Management qualifications to all sectors of the construction industry!…
HBXL ACADEMY – FREE SKILLS BOOTCAMPS – CAD FOR PROFITABLE TAKE-OFFS
FREE SKILLS BOOTCAMPS – CAD FOR PROFITABLE TAKE-OFFS WITH HBXL ACADEMY We wanted to share an article about the new…
HBXL ACADEMY – FREE SKILLS BOOTCAMPS – BUSINESS SKILLS FOR A THRIVING CONSTRUCTION FIRM
FREE SKILLS BOOTCAMPS – BUSINESS SKILLS FOR A THRIVING CONSTRUCTION FIRM WITH HBXL ACADEMY We want to share information from…
BBI Services – Productivity Training available for just £95 per person
What is Productivity Improvement training? A 4 hour introduction to productivity improvement module developed for the UK Construction Productivity Taskforce.…
Men’s Health Forum – Autumn Dates for Men’s Health Champion Training
What do Men's Health Forum do? Carry out research regarding male health Raise Awareness about male health topics Advocate for…
HSE – New, Free, Live Virtual Event – Promoting Good Mental Health in the Workplace
Promoting Good Mental Health in the Workplace 10:30 to 11:30am on Tuesday 18 October 2022 - live virtual event Join…
Subsidised – Mental Health First Aid training
Four Construction Group are running some remote (via zoom) Mental Health First Aid training remotely at a reduced cost to…
Pathways Training Fund
Pathways Training Fund If you are a Suffolk or Norfolk based SME, click on this link A5_facts_sparc15 to read the official…
BBI Services – Construction Productivity Improvement Workshops
BBI Services - Construction Productivity Improvement Workshops A practical collaborative workshop showcasing the core tools, techniques and underlying principles for…
CONSTRUCTION AND DIGITAL LEADERSHIP FREE WEBINARS by DIGITAL LEADERSHIP IN CONSTRUCTION
We have been asked to share with our members the following message from DLPTF.- CONSTRUCTION AND DIGITAL LEADERSHIP FREE WEBINARS…
Apprenticeships Norfolk Funding Opportunity
Apprenticeship Norfolk have some funding opportunities available please click on links below to access:- Access to Apprenticeships (A2A) provides grants…
Free Equipment Inspection Guides and Resources from Scafftag
Click here to access Scafftag's free equipment inspection guides and resources for step by step guidance with relevant legislation, risk…
Norwich City FC and Norfolk & Waveney Mind’s Video – Suicide and Mental Health Awareness
Thank you to Norwich FC and Norfolk and Waveney MIND for this video narrated by Stephen Fry raising awareness about…
Here Comes the Sun – Skin at work: Outdoor workers and sun exposure
HSE -Skin at work: Outdoor workers and sun exposure Here comes the sun is one of Helen's at NCTG favourite…
HSE Free Webinar – 22nd June 2022 – Musculoskeletal Disorders
Managing the Risk of Manual Handling and Display Screen Equipment for Workers on Site or Working from Home. 22 June…
Funding Opportunity From The Supply Chain Development Fund
APPLY NOW & UPSKILL YOUR WORKFORCE WITH A FLEXIBLE FUND FOR TRAINING The Supply Chain Skills Development Fund, an ESF…
CSCS Smart Check app
The CSCS Smart Check app will be rolled out from April 2022, allowing all 2.1 million cards in the construction…
CSCS news – Industry Accreditation Card withdrawal
Do you or a colleague currently hold a CSCS IA card? That is a CSCS card issued under Industry Accreditation…
SkillBuild Delivered by CITB
Time to shine – registration opens for SkillBuild 2022 The largest and longest-running construction skills competition in the UK returns,…
CITB – NEW APPRENTICESHIP TOOLKIT FOR CONSTRUCTION EMPLOYERS
Apprenticeships To mark National Apprenticeship week CITB have launched a series of apprenticeship toolkits to support construction employers with hiring…
The Lighthouse Charity – Vital New Text HARDHAT to 85258 Launches 1st February 2022
The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity Have recently announced that they are adding another route to vital support by launching a…
Talentview – Showcase Your Business to Talented New Recruits
Talentview has been designed by a cohort of organisations including CITB, Employers and Further Education Groups. It helps new entrants find…
HSE – Do You Have Casual Workers? The Law Is Changing!
Do you have workers that work for you on a casual basis? The law is changing and these workers must…
HSE – Ventilation during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
The HSE Guidance and Tools for Businesses The British Occupational Hygiene Society has worked in collaboration with the Health and…
ILM Training Courses with National Federation of Builders
NFB - Management Training Course Information. Did you know that the National Federation of Builders (NFB) are advertising a programme…
CITB Employers Guide to Construction Apprenticeships
Are you thinking of taking on an apprentice in 2022? In 2022, CITB will be running a series of webinars…
How to check if CSCS card is valid
Ways to check a CSCS card is valid Visit the official site for the Construction Skills Certification Scheme, to find…
MENTAL HEALTH IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
CITB recently released their Mental Health report and found that the risk of suicide among some site-based workers is 3…