Leeds College of Building secures status as Construction Technical Excellence College

CABE academic partner Leeds College of Building has joined an esteemed list of only 10 other further education institutions in England to achieve Construction Technical Excellence College status for the 2025-2026 academic year. 

Leeds College of Building stands as the representative of the Yorkshire & Humber region on this prestigious roster. This designation means the college will receive a share of £100 million in UK government funding as part of its drive to deal with the construction skills shortage.

Upon sharing the news with CABE, the college's Strategic Leadership Team commented: “This achievement marks the start of an exciting new chapter for Leeds College of Building. As a CTEC, we will act as a regional hub, collaborating with fellow CTECs nationally and with other Further Education and Skills providers across the Yorkshire and Humber region. Together, we will help meet the critical demand for skilled workers in construction—equipping the next generation with the knowledge, technical expertise, and real-world experience that employers need.

Over the coming weeks, we will be engaging with key CTEC strategic partners to help shape the next steps. The investment of £100 million across the first wave of CTECs will enable us to expand provision in high-demand areas, supporting the government’s ambition to train 40,000 more people by 2029.”

CABE is proud to partner with Leeds College of Building and wishes them many congratulations on this accomplishment.

For more, read the college’s news story here.