Welcome to the North East Construction Technical Excellence College.
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Shaping the future of construction training and skills in the North East.
CTEC Capabilities
Sunderland College is the North East's Construction Technical Excellence College
The North East Construction Technical Excellence College (CTEC) is revolutionising construction training, combining green, digital, modern, and traditional skills to develop a high-skilled workforce across the region.
Led by Sunderland College and based at the Housing Innovation and Construction Skills Academy (HICSA), the North East CTEC brings together further education colleges, universities, independent training organisations, schools, employers and key stakeholders to boost training, raise industry standards, address skills shortages, and drive economic growth. Backed by a £100 million national investment, the CTECs aim to train 40,000 skilled workers by 2029 — building 1.5 million homes and vital infrastructure.
Building
the future with technology
the future with technology
Capabilities
Our capabilities are closely aligned with emerging sectors including modern methods of construction, low-carbon technologies, smart building systems, and energy-efficiency solutions. This ensures learners gain the future-focused skills and technical expertise needed to meet evolving industry demands and support a more sustainable built environment.
Our Partners
The North East Construction Technical Excellence College’s hub-and-spoke model brings regional expertise together to strengthen the construction skills pipeline, aligning training, curriculum, and industry engagement across the North East.
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Getting involved with the North East CTEC is a great way for employers and education or training providers to help shape the future construction workforce in the region.
Industry-standard training in construction techniques
and low-carbon technologies
Latest News
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30/03/2026
Allan Cook CBE appointed Chair of North East CTEC
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12/02/2026
First North East CTEC Regional Construction Skills Director Appointed
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12/11/2025
Secretary of State Bridget Phillipson MP Officially Opens HICSA
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17/09/2025
Ambion Heating invests in Sunderland College
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12/08/2025
Sunderland College named North East’s first Construction Technical Excellence College
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29/07/2025
VELUX and Sunderland College launch sector-leading skills academy
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Involved
Involved
Getting involved with the North East CTEC is a great way for employers and education or training providers to help shape the future construction workforce in the region.
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HICSA (Housing Innovation and Construction Skills Academy)
Sunderland College
Hay Street, Sunderland
SR5 3BG
Sunderland College
Hay Street, Sunderland
SR5 3BG
Call: 0300 770 8000
Email: info@northeastctec.co.uk
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