What is SkillBuild?
All you need to know about the upcoming regional and national competitions.
SkillBuild
SkillBuild, delivered by CITB, is the largest multi-trade skills competition in the UK for construction trainees and apprentices.
SkillBuild National Final 2023
The winners of the SkillBuild National Final 2023 have been announced, after 78 construction trainees went head-to-head over three days.
SkillBuild is delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and showcases some of the brightest talent in construction. The prestigious competition brings together highly skilled learners and apprentices to battle it out to be crowned winner of their chosen trade.
Following the Regional Qualifiers, which were held at various colleges across the UK earlier this year, the National Final took place at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes on 21 – 23 November. The event attracted around 1,000 visitors, exhibiting the variety of skills and career opportunities available within the industry.
Across the three days competitors were tasked with constructing a project designed by an expert panel of judges, within an 18-hour timeframe. The project tests the individual’s knowledge and skills, as well as their ability to work under pressure, ensuring they adhere to health and safety protocols.
This Year's Winners
Bricklaying
1st – Joseph Shingler
2nd – Kyle Blower
3rd – Archie Kitching
Carpentry
1st – Osian Hedd James
2nd – Glyn Paewai
3rd – George Page
Furniture and Cabinet Making
1st – Ben Reed
2nd – Matt Turner
3rd – Kye Allen
Joinery
1st – Steffan Thomas
2nd – Jack Corner
3rd – Eric Philips
Painting and Decorating
1st – Jacqui Hawthorne
2nd – Shelby Fitzakerly
3rd – Kirsten Jackson
Plastering
1st – Newton Robinson
2nd – Jake Moore
3rd – Josh McBride
Plastering and Drywall Systems
1st – Shaun McKenna
2nd – Joshia Buchanan-Buxton
3rd – Thomas Donnelly
Roof Slating and Tiling
1st – Jacob Blight
2nd – Hamish Morgan
3rd – Aeron Murray
Stonemasonry
1st – Augustus Gillick
2nd – Ruaridh Strachan
3rd – William Samson
Wall and Floor Tiling
1st – Patryk Niedoba
2nd – Steven Andrews
3rd – Marshall Winder
Get involved
Interact with the competition across social media by using the hashtag #SkillBuild2023.
Make sure to check out Go Construct on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to keep up-to-date with the latest news and highlights of the competition.
If you have any questions about SkillBuild 2023, get in touch with us at skillbuild@citb.co.uk.