Inspiring Construction

Inspiring Construction is a joint campaign by Build UK and CITB to give you the information, tools and advice to inspire the next generation to join the construction industry.

On this page you can learn more about Open Doors, Go Construct's Matching Service and Ambassador scheme, the innovative Bridge into Construction course as well as finding out about some of the great tools on Go Construct.

Ambassadors

Passionate, trained professionals from across the industry volunteer their time to speak to groups of people about what it is like to work in construction and why they should consider a career in the industry.

Open Doors

A unique chance to visit ‘live’ construction sites to see first-hand what it is like to work in the industry and the variety of careers available.

Bridge into Construction

A one-year Further Education course providing a consistent level of training and competence to equip students with the introductory skills they need to embark on a career in construction.

Dates for your diary

25 Sep 2017 - Campaign launch

Build UK's Chief Executive Suzannah Nichol launches the campaign at St Edmund's College in Ware to an anticipated audience of 600 young people. Read about the launch.

26 Sep 2017 - Scottish launch of the Inspiring Construction campaign

CITB’s Scottish Partnership Manager Michael Lennox kicks off the campaign in Scotland at Milburn Academy in Inverness

29 Sep 2017 - Inspiring Construction Presentation

CITB's Industry Relations Director Mark Noonan speaks to an audience of over 300 young people at Neale-Wade Academy in March, Cambridgeshire

12 Oct 2017 - Welsh launch of the Inspiring Construction Campaign

CITB's Welsh Partnership Director Mark Bodger shares the campaign with Build UK's members and the wider industry at The Skills Show in Cardiff