A total of 15 industry-led projects have secured a total of £5m in funding in the latest round of CITB tie-ups.
The new list includes four federations made up of a number of firms, from major contractors to small specialist SMEs.
In April Construction News revealed the first tranche of specialist industry partnerships as part of the CITB’s shake-up of its approach to skills funding.
That first tranche included more than 22 partnerships, totalling £7.6m.
Altogether there is £60m available between 2016 and 2018, with around £20m allocated per year.
CITB head of economic analysis Geeta Nathan said: “These high-calibre applicants have the potential to transform the industry and change the lives of many individuals, and we are pleased to be supporting them with industry investment.
“It’s inspiring to think of the impact these projects may have not only in the near future but also in years to come.”
Successful projects
Kier
This project, led by Kier, working in partnership with Midas Construction, ISG and their supply chains and supported by South Devon College in Plymouth, will develop and deliver a comprehensive programme intended to promote the construction sector to career changers and under-represented groups.
Total value: £298,000
CITB contribution: £208,000
Mitie Property Services
A bespoke training and work experience programme designed, supported and delivered for workers with autism.
Total value: £800,000
Funds: £482,000
Civil Engineering Contractors Association
Design specialist infrastructure training provision, creating a structure framework for core infrastructure skills
Total value: £1.6m
CITB contribution: £1.1m
Roofing Industry Alliance
Roofing Industry Alliance is bringing together the main roofing industry stakeholders, 12 regional training groups and 11 major roofing trade association to collectively come up with a skills plan.
Total value: £2.6m
CITB contribution: £1.8m
Neighbourhood Services Company
A project to improve the knowledge and capacity of school teachers and post-16 tutors in built environment subjects and building information modelling.
Total value: £640,000
CITB contribution: £454,000
Matthews & Leigh Civil Engineering Ltd
A project to increase the uptake of training at the firm through incentives to help workers engage in an in-house training facility, and to set up an apprenticeship programme for 10 new apprentices.
Total value: £50,000
CITB contribution: £35,000
Telford Homes
A mentor-led trainee scheme at the housebuilder that supports and complements degree education and study in the workplace.
Total value: £81,605
CITB contribution: £50,000
Utilities Contractors Group
This application is for the development of high-quality training resource focusing on working conditions, safety and risk assessment while excavating.
Total value: £127,000
CITB contribution: £66,000
Willmott Dixon 4 Life Academy
A programme to assess and to train more than 900 engineers nationwide.
Total value: £102,000
CITB contribution: £50,000
Dry Lining & Plastering Training Forum
The project will focus on and engage 100 plastering companies to access training grants, more than 25 per cent of which will be hard-to-reach companies that have not received CITB grant funding in the last three years.
Total value: £327,000
CITB contribution: £180,000
GMG Contractors
The project will see the development of a bespoke skills academy at GMG’s base in east Glasgow.
Total value: £229,000
CITB contribution: £67,000
