LCB Reaches Regional Apprenticeship Awards Finals with 13 Shortlistings

Leeds College of Building (LCB) is a finalist for 13 awards across ten categories at this year’s West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards. The annual awards event…

Construction Partnership ‘Highly Commended’ at Apprenticeship Award

A long-standing partnership between Leeds College of Building (LCB) and construction firm BAM won ‘Highly Commended’ at the 2026 Apprenticeship & Training Awards – one…

New LCB Assistant Principal to Steer Partnerships and Adult Provision

A former director in the education and training sector has joined Leeds College of Building (LCB) as Assistant Principal -Partnerships & Adults. Carly Sidebottom joins…

Leeds College of Building to Host Super Trowel North England Regional 

Leeds College of Building (LCB) South Bank Campus will host the Super Trowel North England Regional on Friday 13 February. The competition is the UK’s…

Leeds College of Building Welcomes New Vice Principal of Finance & Resources

Leeds College of Building (LCB) had announced Chris Duncan as its new Vice Principal – Finance & Resources. He takes up the role after serving…

Regional Construction Firms Bring Christmas Spirit to Leeds College of Building

A Child Friendly Leeds Christmas event has snowballed after regional construction firms responded to an urgent appeal for donations. The Child Friendly Leeds team work…

LCB Win Double at 'Building the Future' Construction Awards 2025

Leeds College of Building (LCB) is celebrating after taking home two awards at the ‘Building the Future’ Construction Awards in Birmingham.  The college won both…

LCB Welcomes Two New Members to Board of Governors

Leeds College of Building (LCB) is delighted to announce that Phil Burgess and Sammy White have joined its Board of Governors. Phil brings significant experience…

Leeds College of Building Apprentice Wins National Education Award

A Leeds College of Building (LCB) apprentice has scooped one of the country’s top education prizes at this year’s National Apprenticeship & Skills Awards. Elyssa Marshall,…

LCB Roofing Apprentices Scoop Gold and Silver at SkillBuild 2025 National Final

Two Leeds College of Building (LCB) apprentices were crowned winners at this year’s SkillBuild national final, securing first and second places in the Roof Slating & Tiling…

Leeds College of Building Named UK Leader in Staff Health & Wellbeing

Leeds College of Building (LCB) has been recognised as one of the best UK employers after winning the ‘Health & Wellbeing’ category at The Personnel…

LCB Welcomes Holocaust Survivor to Address English Students

English students from Leeds College of Building (LCB) gathered to hear testimony from Budapest born Holocaust survivor, Tomi Komoly BEM. Tomi told the story of…

LCB Named ‘Construction Apprenticeship College of the Year’

Leeds College of Building (LCB) is celebrating after winning a top industry trophy at the Construction Apprenticeship Awards 2025 in Manchester. The prestigious ‘Construction Apprenticeship College /…

Leeds College of Building to Expand North Street Campus with Major Site Acquisition

Leeds College of Building (LCB) has announced the purchase of a large building adjacent to its North Street Campus — a move that will significantly…

LCB Celebrates Degree Apprentices in First Ever Graduation Event

In a Leeds College of Building first, this year’s cohort of Quantity Surveyor Degree Apprentices celebrated at a graduation event held in Leeds City Centre.…

Outstanding Student Achievements Recognised at Leeds College of Building Awards

Leeds College of Building (LCB) students and apprentices from the 2024/2025 academic year have been honoured at the annual BIG (Building Industry Greats) Awards. More…

Leeds College of Building Make ‘Bug Hotels’ for Local Housing Development

Leeds College of Building (LCB) students and staff came together to create a series of ‘bug hotels’ that were donated to a local affordable housing…

LCB Celebrates Top Marks for Level 3 Results Day 2025

Leeds College of Building (LCB) staff are celebrating another landmark year after students received their Level 3 results (Thursday 14 August). For the second year,…

Two Leeds College of Building Apprentices Honoured at National Painting & Decorating Awards

Two Leeds College of Building (LCB) apprentices have been recognised for their talents at this year’s Painting and Decorating Association’s (PDA) awards. Owen Sheldon, an…

Leeds College of Building Competes at ‘The Big Construction Diversity Challenge’

A team of Leeds College of Building (LCB) staff have competed in ‘The Big Construction Diversity Challenge’ for the first time. The annual event, held…

Leeds College of Building Launches Aspirational New Branding and Website

Leeds College of Building (LCB) has marked its 65th anniversary in education with refreshed branding and a new website. The rebrand launch follows 18 months of…

Leeds College of Building Principal Attends Construction Skills Mission Board at Westminster

Senior leaders from across construction and Government Ministers have launched the construction sector skills mission, to ensure the sector has the workforce it needs to…

Leeds Plasterer Wins British Gypsum Student of the Year Award

Leeds College of Building Level 1 Plastering student Reece Williams has been named ‘Student of the Year’ by partners at British Gypsum.  His tutor Liam…

Leeds College of Building Apprentice Wins Guild of Bricklayers National Trophy 

A Leeds College of Building apprentice has been crowned Senior Champion at the Guild of Bricklayers National Final 2025.  Ellis Smith, an apprentice with Hirst…

Leeds College of Building Hosts Sold-Out UKREiiF Property Fringe Events

The South Bank Campus of Leeds College of Building recently hosted two sold-out fringe events as part of the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure…

Leeds College of Building Celebrates Success at West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards

Two Leeds College of Building higher-level apprentices have been recognised at this year’s prestigious West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards. Charlie Brady, a Level 4 Construction Quantity…

Leeds College of Building Named National Quality Award Finalist

The Quality Team at Leeds College of Building has been selected as a finalist in The Quality Professionals Awards (QPA) for Further Education and Employability.…

Painting & Decorating Students Tackle Striking Football Mural

A recent collaboration between Leeds College of Building and local artist Nicolas Dixon resulted in an eye-catching football mural at the GOALS soccer centre in…

Topps Tiles Partners with Colleges to Tackle National Skills Shortage

A new education partnership designed to boost the number of qualified tilers in the UK has been launched by Topps Tiles.  The UK’s number one…

Leeds College of Building Hosts Children’s Book Launch

Leeds College of Building was proud to host a launch event for the educational children’s book ‘Cones and Making Choices,’ authored by Chris Madeley. The new…

Leeds College of Building Students Triumph at National SkillBuild Competition

Leeds College of Building is celebrating after four students took podium positions at the national final of SkillBuild 2024  – the largest multi-trade skills competition in the…

Leeds Employer Workshop Tackles Concrete Safety in Construction

Leeds College of Building hosted a unique concrete safety workshop for regional construction employers at its South Bank Campus this week. Organised by Curtins for…

Leeds College of Building Celebrates Graduation of New Degree Apprentices

A group of Leeds College of Building Quantity Surveyor Degree Apprentices has graduated from London South Bank University. This is the first cohort of students…

Leeds College of Building Joins Low Carbon Heat Network

Leeds College of Building’s North Street Campus is set to benefit from the latest expansion of the Leeds PIPES district heating network.  The network uses heat…

Renovated Campus Facilities Officially Open After Major Refurb

An impressive £750k refurbishment project has transformed Leeds College of Building’s North Street Campus following an eight-week renovation programme.  Award-winning fit-out specialists Lodestone Projects managed…

Specialist CITB-IOC Carpentry Event Welcomes Leeds Construction Craft Students

Leeds College of Building is the latest ‘CITB -IOC Timber Industry College Hub’ to organise a bespoke trade event with the Institute of Carpentry (IOC).…

Construction Students Cement Success at Annual BIG Awards

Incredible student winners from across construction specialisms took centre stage at the annual Leeds College of Building BIG (Building Industry Greats) Awards. Host and TV and radio…

Leeds College of Building Students Make National SkillBuild Final

Eight Leeds College of Building students have qualified for the SkillBuild National Final 2024, taking place from 19th-21st November at the Milton Keynes Marshall Arena.…

Former Construction Students Lead Major Renovation at Building College

A team of ex-students from Leeds College of Building has returned to their roots as skilled construction professionals, ready to start a major £750k refurbishment…

Leeds College of Building Principal Sends Open Letter to Secretary or State for Education

Nikki Davis, the CEO & Principal of Leeds College of Building(@WeAre_LCB), has published an open letter to the Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson.…

Carpentry Students Create Bug Hotel for RHS Cancer-Awareness Garden

For the second consecutive year, students at Leeds College of Building are using their skills to help create a poignant RHS show garden.  The Level…

Painting Students Fix Up Farm with Volunteer Makeover

A group of Leeds College of Building (@WeAre_LCB) students brushed up on their skills after volunteering to redecorate facilities at Herd Farm Residential and Activity…

College Collaborates with National Software Supplier to Bring New Educational Platform to Market

Leeds College of Building and leading technology firm Collsys have joined forces to pioneer a new software package for the further education sector.  The Collsys…

Leeds College of Building Overwhelmed by Generous Construction Crafts Donation

Teaching staff at Leeds College of Building are elated after receiving eleven articulated trailers of equipment donated by Legal & General. The materials and tools will…

New Chair of West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges Announced

The West Yorkshire Consortium of Colleges has appointed Nikki Davis, CEO and Principal of Leeds College of Building as its new Chair.   In 2022,…

Leeds College of Building Construction Taster Promotes Lifelong Learning

Energy and regeneration specialist Equans held an interactive trades taster day at Leeds College of Building to promote exciting and varied construction careers. Hosted at…

Roofing Apprentices Return from Vocational Trip of a Lifetime

Two Leeds College of Building students have returned from an incredible experience after gaining places on an all-expenses-paid trip to northern Spain for three days.…

Building College Students Celebrated at Annual BIG Awards 

The hard work and achievements of Leeds College of Building students were celebrated at the annual BIG (Building Industry Greats) Awards.  Incredible winners from across construction…

Leeds College of Building Achieves Silver Rating for Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)

Leeds College of Building received an overall ‘Silver’ rating from the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)  – the national scheme for excellence run by the Office for Students…

Painting & Decorating Apprentice Plays U19s Women’s Rugby League for England

A Leeds College of Building apprentice has played for her country after being selected for the U19s England Diploma in Sporting Excellence (DiSE) Women’s Rugby…