The ECITB has welcomed the government’s new British Energy Security Strategy, which has set out plans to boost wind power, new nuclear, solar and hydrogen, along with domestic oil and gas, and make 95% of electricity low carbon by 2030. As the employer-led skills body for the engineering construction industry, [...]
Teams from Worley, Oceaneering, Aquaterra and Stork were the prize winners at the 5th Virtual ECITB ACTIVE Cup delivered by Cranfield University’s School of Management. Worley took the prestigious winning place in a closely fought competition. The winning team from Worley The teams took part in the high-pressure [...]
Regional trends across the UK’s engineering construction industry point to common challenges for employers around workforce demographics that must be addressed to meet the Government’s net zero targets, according to a new report published by the ECITB. Analysis of data provided by ECITB-registered companies as part of the [...]
The ECITB hosted the second virtual National Forum on Wednesday, 23rd February 2022. The online event for employers, training providers and other key stakeholders provided an opportunity to review 2021 and set out the ECITB’s plans and priorities for the year ahead. WATCH THE NATIONAL FORUM 2022 HERE [...]
Industry 4.0 is revolutionising the world around us and is poised to change the way we work. To gauge how prepared the engineering construction industry is for this digital transformation the ECITB is inviting employers to take a short survey. Participating companies will receive a report assessing Industry 4.0 [...]
Teams from McDermott, Fluor, Wood & Worley were the prize winners at the 4th Virtual ECITB ACTIVE Cup delivered by Cranfield University’s School of Management. Fluor took the prestigious winning place in the closely fought online project management competition. The winning team from Fluor celebrate their ACTIVE Cup victory [...]
The UK’s Nuclear energy industry is on course for recovery with employers forecasting the workforce will exceed pre-pandemic levels by five percent next year, reports the ECITB. But with the buoyant nuclear supply chain facing a raft of opportunities for growth, from decommissioning to new build, the sector must [...]
The ECITB’s Head of Strategy, Policy and Insights Jenny Young, appeared at COP26 on Sunday 7 November as a panelist at the Green Career Pathways event. Jenny explains what a net zero job looks like and the skills required for the energy transition and you can watch the whole [...]
CCNSG Renewal Grace Period Ends 31st March 2022. As of 31st March 2022, the grace period scheme will come to an end. All cards expiring on or before 31 March must be renewed via one day Refresher Course or Renewal Test Only, after that period a two-day CCNSG National Course [...]
The engineering construction industry’s brightest and best were celebrated at a prestigious awards ceremony last night. Returning for the ninth time, the Engineering Construction Industry Training and Development Awards 2021 recognised standout individuals, companies and training providers. ECITB CEO Chris Claydon Chris Claydon, Chief Executive of the [...]
