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How long is an Apprenticeship

Considering an apprenticeship? Find out how long different apprenticeships take and how many hours you will need to complete one.

Dressed for Success

James Whitaker, Marketing Director at Dickies Workwear is a sponsor of this year's SkillBuild UK National Final. Read his advice on workwear shopping.

Construction and ethnic diversity

Construction firms with ethnically diverse workforces can better represent and serve their clients. Find out how the industry and woken up to this fact.

How is construction going green?

From new ways of working to increasing numbers of sustainable jobs, find out construction is at the forefront of building a more environmentally friendly world following the publication of the Green Jobs Taskforce's report.

International Women's Day 2022

International Women's Day is a celebration of the achievements of women and a programme to encourage a more equal world. Find out how there are more women than ever in construction and how the industry is helping to #BreakTheBias.

Story of a Construction Graduate Apprentice

In September, Craig Ramsay started a Graduate Apprenticeship programme in Construction Management through his employer, P&M Sinclair. Here he explains the key highlights of the programme and how the experience has shaped his future career hopes and

Apprenticeships in England

Find out how to apply for an apprenticeship in England, what the different levels of apprenticeship mean and which apprenticeship is right for you.

Construction Is Full Of Personality

Read about three industry workers' experience in the construction industry and how they feel their personality type suits their role. Find out more here.

Construction facts about famous buildings

In this article we take a look at the some of the most interesting and famous buildings across the globe. From cathedrals and mosques, to parliament buildings and office towers, there are so many shapes and size of construction builds!

From Apprentice to Managing Director

Szerelmey Restoration managing director Paul Morris started his construction career as an apprentice - 40 years later he is leading the company. Find out about his journey from an apprenticeship to MD and why apprenticeships are the perfect start to

From The Armed Forces To Construction

Following a career in the armed forces, Craig Foster wanted a new challenge, something he could get stuck into and progress through. He moved to the construction industry – building a successful career in the process, progressing from an

Section Engineer

I set out the plan of the building on site and indicate where everything is meant to go for the next stage of the construction process.

Next Steps For Refugees

The image of construction as a male-dominated sector is long out of date. Construction is a highly diverse and welcoming industry. Find out more.

Top 10 reasons to become a Go Construct STEM Ambassador

Go Construct STEM Ambassadors engage with young people to inspire their future career options, through mentoring, delivering careers talks, interactive workshops and much more. This Go Construct guide explores the top 10 reasons to become an

Skillbuild Resources

From competition drawings and tool lists to risk assessments, find everything you need to be prepared and supported for the SkillBuild competition.

What Is A Degree Apprenticeship?

If you’re looking to earn as you learn, then a degree apprenticeship may be for you. Read our guide to degree apprenticeships to find out everything you need to know.

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Apprenticeships

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Drawings For Construction

Download drawings that were used in previous competitions to help you prepare for this year's competition. 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023 drawings available to download.

What Is SkillBuild?

SkillBuild, delivered by CITB, is the largest multi-trade competition in the UK for construction trainees and apprentices. Find out more about competitions.

Construction Industry (2021) Outlook

Read about the outlook for the next year for the construction industry. Find out how the different sectors are performing and the challenges they face.