CITB seeks employers’ views on levy proposals for 2026-29 

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has announced that its consultation on levy proposal options for 2026-29 will run from 26 September until 24 October. 

Feedback from the consultation will inform the development of the final levy proposals, as part of the CITB Consensus.  

Usually undertaken every three years, the Consensus process allows CITB to seek the views of levy paying employers and get agreement on its plans for generating the levy, as well as the skills and training this will deliver to the industry.

During the four-week engagement period, CITB will host a series of webinars for construction employers to provide information on the draft levy proposals. 

The sessions will provide an opportunity for registered CITB employers in England, Scotland and Wales to share their feedback. Views can be provided during the webinars or through Citizen Space, an online consultation channel. 

Feedback gathered during the consultation will be collated for the Levy Strategy Committee – an independent group of industry representatives and external specialists – which will provide guidance and recommendations to the CITB board before it submits final levy proposals to the secretary of state for education. 

Tim Balcon, chief executive of CITB, said: “Consultation is an integral part of CITB’s Consensus process for reaching industry agreement on the next three-year Levy Order. 

“We need the views of employers to help inform our proposals, ensuring that the skills and training we provide meet their requirements and help deliver the workforce desperately needed to get Britain building again.” 

Following the consultation period, CITB will measure consensus in early 2025.

To register for a CITB Consensus webinar, visit: https://consensus.citbevents.co.uk/home