Cambridge High wins building challenge for third year running

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A group of students from Cambridge High School has won the national BCITO 2009 Build-Ability Challenge for a toilet they built for Te Awamutu...

Bay of Plenty family builds a bridge

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While the expression to “build a bridge” is often used in jest among families, it’s no joke for Bay of Plenty builder Ray Puhara...

Improved qualifications to meet industry’s needs

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It is widely recognised that the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) continuously evaluates and develops its qualifications to better meet industry’s needs. ...

Future labour needs remain high despite current market conditions

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Large fall in residential consent value Over the year to January 2009, the total value of residential consents fell by a significant 23%....

Skills brokers highlight the value of training

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The recent introduction of a new team of skills brokers is one of the exciting new developments at the BCITO to ensure employers are...

Solid Plastering Master Class a huge success

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It took 18 months of planning but thanks to the help of some key sponsors the BCITO was able to hold a Solid Plastering...

BCITO and Site Safe working together for a safer workplace

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It’s a well-known fact — the construction industry in New Zealand can be a pretty dangerous place to work. But we all know it...

Programme builds confidence in apprentice assessment

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If you are involved in training or want to get involved in training an apprentice then completing the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation’s...

Launch someone’s career in construction

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If you’re looking to build business strength in 2009 by investing in training and taking on an apprentice then the Building and Construction Industry...

Gateway package connects future apprentices

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The Gateway programme is a government-funded work placement initiative for secondary school students, designed to strengthen the pathway from school into the workplace.   Year 11...