Construction Skills Capacity Fund (CSCF)
Successfully completing your Construction Skills Capacity Fund bid
Providers delivering construction and built environment programmes must evidence clear demand for additional capacity, supported by strong employer engagement. Drawing on extensive experience in the education sector and capital funding, we deliver a complete, end to end service.
- We deliver a precise Feasibility Study that identifies the most effective strategy to expand your construction training facilities
- Our teams obtain and coordinate all supporting information to evidence learner demand, employer need and local skills priorities
- By providing and undertaking the associated designs, planning applications, cost plans and programmes, we satisfy the funding criteria
- Following a successful bid, we meet with your decision-makers to review every aspect of your project before works commence
- Taking responsibility for both Contract Management and Project Management, we enable seamless delivery while keeping funding bodies informed of progress
Why do you need Construction Skills Capacity funding?
The Construction Skills Capacity Fund is designed to increase high-quality training provision in construction and related trades, supporting national priorities such as housing delivery, infrastructure development and net zero targets.
The fund enables providers to expand, reconfigure or create specialist workshops, training bays and technical facilities, whether through refurbishment, extension or new build projects. A strong application must evidence employer demand, industry collaboration and sustainable long-term delivery.
We take care of your requirements on a no funding, no fee basis
This means we prepare, develop and deliver your bid for funding without an upfront charge. We only recover a professional fee from your grant, giving you peace of mind that your application is as strong and secure as possible. If your bid is unsuccessful, there is no cost to you. It’s that simple.
Why choose AEC?
With in-depth knowledge of education estates and capital funding requirements, we guide your institution through the complexities of construction-focused expansion, ensuring your project is strategically aligned, deliverable and competitive.
With a strong track record of securing significant capital funding for educational establishments across multiple funding streams, we are well positioned to support your Construction Skills Capacity Fund bid. Our expertise ensures your application meets all criteria and stands out in a competitive assessment process.
