Skills knowledge hub
Your one-stop hub accelerating skills for a net zero future
Powering skills for a net zero future.
The Skills Knowledge Hub brings together projects, resources, and insights developed through the Housing, Construction and Infrastructure (HCI) programme.
Since 2019, HCI has supported collaboration between educators, training providers, and industry to strengthen skills across the built environment sector.
This hub makes that work easier to access, helping you find practical resources, case studies, and examples to support teaching, training, and skills development.
Who’s it for?
Whether you're taking your first steps or shaping the wider skills landscape, this hub is built for you.
Learners - from primary school through to early career
Employers & industry partners - looking to develop and future-proof their workforce
Educators & training providers - seeking resources, connections, and support
Policy & programme teams - working with CeNZ‑HighDB, HCI, BE‑ST and beyond
Funders & government partners - invested in sustainable skills pathways
Past projects
Explore completed and legacy initiatives that continue to inform current practice across the built environment skills ecosystem.
Resources
Explore practical tools, case studies, and outputs developed through HCI projects to support teaching, training, and workforce development.
Content types
Teaching resources
Case studies
Toolkits
Reports & insights
HCI’s five key focus areas:
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Inclusive Reach and Early Skills
Supporting early engagement in construction and built environment careers, particularly for schools and underrepresented groups.
Who it’s for:
Schools, educators, outreach programmesWhat you’ll find:
- School engagement projects
- Early-stage learning activities
- Inclusion-focused programmes
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Employability Pathways – New Trades and Short Courses
Helping the existing workforce and industry professionals gain new skills and adapt to changing sector needs.
Who it’s for:
Training providers, workforce, professionalsWhat you’ll find:
- Upskilling programmes
- Industry-focused training
- Research and innovation outputs
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Accelerating Work and Upskilling
Developing short courses and training routes to support entry into new and emerging roles, particularly in net zero.
Who it’s for:
FE colleges, training providers, career switchersWhat you’ll find:
- Short courses
- Entry pathways
- Employability-focused training
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Advanced Skills and Gender Diversity
Supporting higher-level skills development and improving diversity across the construction workforce.
Who it’s for:
Universities, training providers, organisationsWhat you’ll find:
Advanced training programmes
Diversity initiatives
Scholarship and research activity
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Talent Development.
Inspiring and supporting young people to explore careers in construction and the built environment.
Who it’s for:
Young people, educators, and outreach organisationsWhat you’ll find:
- Youth engagement activities
- Events and campaigns
- Career inspiration content
Skills and pathways for a net zero just transition
The Centre for Net Zero High Density Buildings (CeNZ-HighDB) Thematic Working Group VI, led by Edinburgh Napier University, is developing an evidence-based skills programme for Net Zero Carbon High Density Buildings.
Working with established partner networks, the group will identify skills needs and support the rollout of new training through colleges and industry across the UK, accelerating green economy growth. A strong focus on equality, diversity and inclusion will support a just transition, driving regional investment in net zero manufacturing and onsite skills and creating new jobs in partnership with Regional Skills Partners.
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