The Construction Industry Training Board has chosen 15 projects for its latest £5 million funding scheme, ranging from major contractors to small specialist SMEs.

The first tranche of specialist industry partnerships were revealed in April as part of CITB’s change in its approach to skills funding. This included over 22 partnerships which totalled £7.6 million.

Between now and 2018 there is a total of £60 million available, with about £20 million to be allocated each year.

Geeta Nathan, Head of Economic Analysis at CITB said that these high class applicants could change the lives of many individuals and transform the industry, which is why they have been chosen for support by CITB.

“It’s inspiring to think of the impact these projects may have not only in the near future but also in years to come.”

CITB’s biggest financial contribution of £1.8 million went to the Roofing Industry Alliance which is working to bring together the main stakeholders in the roofing industry, 11 major roofing trade associations and 12 regional training groups to form a skills plan. The group has a total value of £2.6 million.

The next biggest contribution from CITB was £1.1 million to the Civil Engineering Contractors Association which has a total value of £1.6 million. The association provides design specialist infrastructure training which creates a structure framework for core infrastructural skills.

Mitie Property Services also secured a sizeable contribution from CITB of £482,000 for its bespoke work experience and training programme for workers with autism.

The other successful projects were led by: Kier, the Neighbourhood Services Company, Matthews & Leigh Civil Engineering Ltd, Telford Homes, Utilities Contractors Group, Willmott Dixon 4 Life Academy, Dry Lining & Plastering Training Forum and GMG Contractors.

The Kier project is run in partnership with ISG, Midas Construction and their supply chains and is supported by Plymouth’s South Devon College.