CITB - Better the Devil you Know

Demolition News Radio

Construction Industry’s Dilemma: The CITB Levy Debate Every three years, the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) must seek a mandate to continue its levy for funding training initiatives. Despite its ambitious proposals, the CITB often faces criticism for not effectively addressing the long-standing workforce shortfall and for its mismanaged competence card scheme. The industry's reluctance to disband the CITB, fearing a worse scenario without it, underscores the challenging situation. This episode explores the cyclic criticism, lack of viable alternatives, and parallels drawn with past political scenarios, ultimately expecting minimal change despite calls for reform.