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Welcoming LevyRight as a New NAS Associate Member

We’re excited to welcome LevyRight as a new NAS Associate Member. Founded by a former CITB adviser and a practising Barrister, LevyRight brings together industry knowledge and legal expertise to help CITB-registered companies manage their levy obligations effectively. Their mission is simple: ensuring businesses are properly registered, accurately paying the levy, and claiming any refunds …

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The 2023 Industry Training Board Review Summary Report

The 2023 Industry Training Board (ITB) review summary report outlines key strategic and operational changes aimed at strengthening the construction workforce. With a focus on modernising the levy-grant system, enhancing workforce development, and improving training accessibility, the recommendations set out a vision for a more resilient, productive, and skilled industry. From merging CITB and ECITB …

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Important changes to the CSCS and SICCS competence cards for Labourers

As part of the latest initiative to align with emerging safety standards and workforce needs, CSCS has announced that, starting 1st February 2025, the first Labourer card issued to an individual will only be valid for two years. What Does This Mean for New Labourer Card Holders and the SICCS scheme? For those applying for …

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Building the Future: Opportunities for Businesses in the New Hospital Programme

As you may know, the New Hospital Programme (NHP) represents the largest hospital building initiative in a generation, set to deliver state-of-the-art facilities for NHS patients and staff across England. On Monday, 20 January, the Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, addressed the House of Commons with an …

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Supporting Skills for Construction Growth: A Call to Action from the Construction Leadership Council

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has issued a significant letter to Skills England. The letter emphasises the pivotal role of the construction industry as a critical growth sector for the UK. With ambitious government construction targets on the horizon, the CLC outlines the urgent need for a responsive and effective skills system to meet industry …

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