The Lichfield hub is the first to receive planning permission. It is part of a planned national network of multi-skill training facilities spearheaded by NHBC.

The Lichfield Multi-Skill Training Hub, developed by the National House Building Council (NHBC), the UK’s leading new home warranty and insurance provider, will be funded in partnership with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB). Redrow Homes will provide the land.

The new facility at The Lakes Development, Curborough, is one of 12 hubs planned by NHBC. The company is supercharging industry training with a £100 million investment in a national network of multi-skill training hubs across the UK, supporting 3,000 apprentices a year.

CITB is investing £40 million alongside NHBC’s investment to establish up to 32 hubs by 2027 to support the Government’s homebuilding target of 1.5 million new homes.

The NHBC Multi-Skill Training Hub, which will open later this year, is the size of two-thirds of a football pitch and costs £1 million. It will provide skilled, site-ready tradespeople faster, giving housebuilding a significant boost locally.

Initially, the NHBC Multi-Skill Training Hub will focus on essential trades like bricklaying, groundwork, and site carpentry. The facility is designed to stay flexible and ready to adapt to local housing needs and regulatory requirements, ensuring a flow of qualified tradespeople able to build high-quality homes.