CITB must demonstrate to Government that it has support for the contents of the next Levy Order 2026-29 by submitting Levy proposals outlining how CITB proposes to raise and collect Levy to fund training in the construction industry. This requires consultation with the industry. This applies to England, Wales and Scotland only.

HAE is taking part as one of the 14 Prescribed Organisations with this survey which runs from 17th March to 25th April. We do not recommend to members how they should vote in this survey. If a majority of responses are in favour, then all HAE levy paying members will be counted as supporting the CITB proposals. If the majority is not in support, then all HAE levy paying members will be counted as opposing the proposals.

We ask that eligible members familiarise themselves with the CITB Levy proposals and the latest Strategic Plan which can be found here:
Please note that HAE will share the overall result of the survey with CITB but NOT individual responses nor information about how individual businesses have voted. All survey responses will be deleted within 12 months. The HAE Board will consider the overall survey result before submitting a formal response to CITB by the deadline of 7th May 2025.

We ask that you complete this survey before 25th April 2025 when it will close. If you have any questions beforehand please contact:
To be eligible to take part in the Consensus Survey your business must be considered likely to be liable to pay Levy under the proposals below.

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* 1. This is the Consensus question. Your response will be used by CITB to demonstrate to Government whether employers that are likely to pay the Levy consider CITB’s Levy proposals necessary to encourage adequate training in the industry.

The proposals for raising and collecting the Levy for the next 3 years, between 2026 and 2029, are:
  • A PAYE payroll contribution of 0.35% and
  • A net CIS contribution of 1.25%.
  • Employers with an annual wage bill of less than £150k will be exempt; and
  • Employers with an annual wage bill of between £150k and £500k will receive a 50% deduction on the Levy assessment, so that
  • Employers will only pay the full assessment if their annual wage bill is £500k or above.
  • No other Levy Exemptions Schemes shall apply.

Do you agree that the Levy proposals are necessary to encourage adequate training in the construction industry?

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* 2. I confirm that I am authorised to respond on behalf of my company.

HAE EHA thanks you for your valuable time completing this survey, the results will be important in setting out the views of the hire sector to CITB.