Build UK has become the latest trade body to call for the CITB to be reformed after backing the continuation of its levy scheme.
, Build UK chief executive Suzannah Nichol (pictured) said that whilst a significant majority of its members supported the continuation of the levy, this support is subject to the implementation of a reform programme.
This includes a clear plan with specific measurable objectives to support employers in recruiting, training and retaining the workforce the industry needs now and in the future; and a review of the CITB鈥檚 governnance arrangements to enable the industry to contribute to the direction and delivery of the strategic plan.
Additional expected reforms include a grant scheme that incentivises and delivers the skills required by employers, the provision of effective and timely information to employers and sufficient consultation with levy players on both strategy and process related issues.
Nichol concluded the letter by saying: 鈥淲e also believe that we have a role in holding CITB accountable for the delivery of the reform programme.
鈥淚 look forward to working closely with you and your team over the coming months and years to ensure that we have a training body fit for purpose and capable of effectively supporting the skills needs of the industry it serves.鈥�
Voting in the CITB鈥檚 triennial consensus period is set to conclude at the the of this week, with the result announced in November.
Yesterday, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) warned the CITB that it is effectively 鈥榦n notice鈥� after it backed the board鈥檚 training levy scheme, adding it would have to undergo 鈥渇undamental reform鈥� and by 鈥渢otally transformed鈥�.
This followed Balfour Beatty throwing its weight behind the CITB earlier this month after earlier suggesting - through its chief executive Leo Quinn - that it should be disbanded.
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