SkillBuild
SkillBuild, delivered by CITB, is the largest multi-trade competition in the UK for construction trainees and apprentices.
As the biggest and longest running construction skills competition, we’re looking for skill and talent that is built to last.
SkillBuild National Final 2026
The results are in! After 17 Regional Qualifiers, 1,100+ competitors and months of fierce competition, your SkillBuild 2026 finalists have been announced.
These talented apprentices and trainees have demonstrated exceptional technical skill, determination and attention to detail to earn their place at the UK's most prestigious construction skills competition.
The SkillBuild National Final brings together the top eight scorers from each trade discipline at this year's Regional Qualifiers – from bricklaying and carpentry to plastering, stonemasonry and wall and floor tiling.
Over two days, these finalists will complete a set task in their trade, judged to the highest standard, to determine the best construction trainee in the UK in each discipline.
The National Final takes place on 18–19 November 2026 at Arena MK in Milton Keynes.
Meet the SkillBuild 2026 finalists
Want to see the future of construction in action?
The National Final is completely free to attend and open to everyone. Whether you're cheering on a finalist, looking to inspire the next generation, or just want to see what a career in construction can really look like, Arena MK on 18–19 November is the place to be.
Alongside the main competition, visitors can explore the Construction Showcase, complete with hands-on challenges, interactive activities and opportunities to try construction skills for themselves. This year also features the SEND Demonstration, where ten SEN learners take on a live construction build in a non-competitive showcase of teamwork, skill and ambition.
SkillBuild National Final
Get ready for the SkillBuild National Final 2026!
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What is SkillBuild?
SkillBuild is a series of regional competitions held across the UK, culminating in a National Final competition in November each year.
As each level of the competition progresses, competitors will not only be tested on their technical abilities, but on their time management, character and commitment. The competitions can help build confidence, self-esteem and vital life skills.
Contact Us
Email us at skillbuild@citb.co.uk with any other questions or queries you might have.