CITB has announced that 67% of construction employers have voted in favour of its Levy plans, after confirming that it achieved Consensus in support for its Levy Proposals that aim to help provide training for the construction industry across the next three years.
FIS was one of two Prescribed Organisations that were in disagreement with the Levy Proposals.
The result means that Levy rates are proposed to remain the same for 2026-29. The proposed Levy arrangements are:
- PAYE: 0.35%
- Net paid (Taxable) CIS Sub-contractors: 1.25%
- Increase the Levy Exemption and Reduction Thresholds to £150,000 and £500,000.
If the employee payroll and Net paid (taxable) CIS subcontractors combined is less than £150,000, employers will not pay a Levy. If it is between £150,000 and £499,999, they will receive an automatic reduction of 50%. This approach was supported by a majority of employers at a recent consultation and means CITB will continue to support its smallest employers, so the Levy delivers for all.
FIS Head of Skills Beena Nana said:
After consultation with our members, FIS voted against the CITB levy proposals. Many of our members feel it isn’t delivering value, with little evidence of progress or meaningful impact on the key issues facing the sector, such as skills shortages, training, and workforce development.
FIS remains committed to supporting members by promoting skills development, and working with industry partners to ensure members can access the talent, support, and resources they need to thrive
CITB has now submitted the results to the Department for Education to ratify. Once ratified a new Levy Order can be raised.
Tim Balcon, CEO at CITB, said:
“Thank you to all employers who took part in the Consensus process.
“The Levy is designed to ensure that construction employers of all sizes feel supported with their skills and training needs. It plays a vital role in investing in the British construction industry, ensuring the development of a skilled workforce to meet the sector’s current and future demands.
“We are really pleased that Levy payers continue to be supportive of the Levy Proposals. We will now focus on delivering our Strategic Plan through which we aim to support at least 35,000 employers over the next four years and establish a simpler, more responsive skills and training system better aligned with industry needs.”
For more results information Consensus 2025.
Find out more about how your Levy will be invested in construction skills by exploring the Strategic Plan.