What is SkillBuild?
All you need to know about the upcoming regional and national competitions.
SkillBuild
SkillBuild, delivered by CITB, is the largest multi-trade skills competition in the UK for construction trainees and apprentices.
SkillBuild National Final 2024
The SkillBuild National Final 2024 has drawn to a close, celebrating the incredible talent of construction trainees and apprentices from across the UK.
This year's event showcased some outstanding skill, creativity and passion, with winners crowned across ten trades.
Following the Regional Qualifiers, which were held at various colleges across the UK earlier this year, the National Final took place at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes on 19 - 21 November. The event attracted thousands of visitors, highlighting the variety of skills and career opportunities available within the industry.
Across three days, competitors were tasked with constructing a project designed by an expert panel of judges, within an 18-hour timeframe. The project tests their knowledge and skills, as well as the ability to work under pressure and manage their time.
Check out the winners below and keep an eye out for how to register for SkillBuild 2025!
This Year's Winners
Bricklaying
1st - Kyle Blower
2nd - Jacob Kelk
3rd - Matthew Carswell
Carpentry
1st - Cai Curtis
2nd - George Page
3rd - Jeremiasz Guzik
Dry Lining
1st - Michael Umeukeje
2nd - Owen Quinn
3rd - Dawson Dellar
Furniture and Cabinet Making
1st - Stanley Mackintosh
2nd - Nathan Usher
3rd - Jack Simpson
Joinery
1st - Jack Corner
2nd - Ahmed Shakir
3rd - Charlie Fleck
Painting and Decorating
1st - Abigail Durrell
2nd - Kirsten Jackson
3rd - Shelby Fitzakerly
Plastering
1st - Harry Sutherland
2nd - Niall Hancock
3rd - Wesley Proud
Roof Slating and Tiling
1st - Joseph Gallagher
2nd - Alfie Waddington
3rd - Hamish Morgan
Stonemasonry
1st - Lewis Elder
2nd - Charlie Jackson
3rd - Adam Lee
Wall and Floor Tiling
1st - Holly Taylor Whitehead
2nd - Travis Huntley
3rd - Ben Gordon
Get involved
Interact with the competition across social media by using the hashtag #SkillBuild2024.
Make sure to check out Go Construct on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to keep up-to-date with the latest news and highlights of the competition.
If you have any questions about SkillBuild 2024, get in touch with us at skillbuild@citb.co.uk.