A new sustainable construction initiative will partner schools and colleges across Yorkshire and the Humber with the Supply Chain Sustainability School
The Supply Chain Sustainability School already delivers the Supplier Programmes for major projects such as HS2, National Highways and Sizewell C to bolster supply chain capability and ensure sustainable construction skills are in place.
Now, the network of 17 colleges will all become partners of The School, sitting alongside the industry partners within its Future Workforce Sector.
As a result, they will be supported in rolling out industry-developed learning for students and staff CPD, whilst collaborating with built environment and education connections.
Holly Hansen-Maughan, senior growth and sectors manager at the Supply Chain Sustainability School, explained: “As a result of the Yorkshire & Humber partnership, partner colleges will now be able to tap into over 4,000 sustainability resources, expert training, best practice guidance, and a sector-leading network of over 50,000 active members.
“This project is a brilliant example of education and industry working in tandem to drive sustainability knowledge in the built environment.”
New model hopes to train 40,000 sustainable construction professionals
This is the first time a partnership of this kind has rolled out specialist support to upskill an entire region of college partners within the ‘Construction Technical Excellence Colleges’ (CTECs) model.
This latest project was made possible by an agreement between the Supply Chain Sustainability School and Leeds College of Building, the lead partner of the Yorkshire & Humber branch of CTECs.
Only ten colleges across England were given CTEC status for the 2025/2026 academic year, with LCB selected to represent the Yorkshire and Humber region.
Ministers hope CTECs will train 40,000 more sustainable construction professionals by 2029 across high-demand trades to support national infrastructure, housing, and green energy projects.
Sustainable guidance for SMEs
The Supply Chain Sustainability School is also running a free training session at the Leeds College of Building South Bank Campus on Tuesday, 14 July from 10 am-12 pm.
Titled ‘Skills for a Net Zero World: Unlock New Business Opportunities,’ the event is designed to support local construction and built environment SMEs and the CTEC college network.
Attendees will gain practical guidance on the workforce capabilities needed to deliver low-carbon projects, as well as insights from industry leaders, including Mitsubishi Electric, Mott MacDonald, and LCB, on the skills they value across their industries and supply chains. Action Sustainability will also deliver CPD training on the theory, jargon, and skills required to achieve net-zero construction.
Businesses can register here for the ‘Skills for a Net Zero World’ event.
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