Bridging the Skills Gap in Construction

Bridging the Skills Gap in Construction

Bridging the Skills Gap in Construction: Practical Steps for Africa’s Future Builders.

By CIOB Sub-Saharan Africa

Date and time

Location

Online

Speakers

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Please note: this event is for over 18’s only.

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON) are proud to partner on this important conversation around closing the construction skills gap across Africa.

This 90-minute webinar will bring together industry voices from Africa and the UK to explore practical ways to develop and support future-ready construction professionals. With a strong focus on training, mentorship, and capacity building, the session aims to spark ideas, share success stories, and highlight collaborative opportunities across sectors.

What to Expect:

  • Insights from leading voices in construction, education, and policy
  • Case studies of impactful training and mentorship programmes
  • Discussion on aligning academic and industry needs
  • A live Q&A session to engage with speakers and peers

Who Should Attend:Built environment professionals, students, educators, training providers, employers, and policy makers interested in workforce development in Africa’s construction sector.

Members: gain 3 CIOB CPD points when you reflect on the ethical aspects of your learning from this activity.

Contact

Ntando Khuzwayo

Nkhuzwayo@ciob.co.za

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FreeAug 13 · 2:00 AM PDT