Industry News

The Construction Training Fund (CTF) is pleased to welcome Henrietta Farrell as our new Chief Executive Officer.  Ms Farrell brings to the role extensive executive leadership experience across the public and private sectors, with a proven track record of leading teams to deliver whole-of-government services, strategic initiatives and major projects.   Her diverse career spans senior leadership roles across commercial, marketing, communications, and customer experience, including the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games. Ms Farrell also spent over six years planning, engaging, delivering, and operating Perth’s Optus Stadium.  […]

Western Australia’s construction sector is set to benefit from a massive boost, with the Construction Training Fund (CTF) doubling its Capital Grant Program to $10 million for the 2026 funding round. First introduced in 2024, the program is designed to strengthen training capability and capacity in the building and construction sector by supporting private Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). The Grant Grants Program supports capital projects that expand training capacity and improve workforce outcomes. The first round in 2024 saw strong […]

Are you curious about a career in Western Australia’s building and construction industry? If you’re a high school student or parent exploring construction career options for your child, the Construction Futures Centre Open Day is the perfect place to get hands-on experience and discover what the industry has to offer.

The Construction Training Fund (CTF) is pleased to announce the successful recipients of the 2025-26 Capital Grant Program, a $5 million initiative supporting private Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to expand and modernise training infrastructure across Western Australia. The Capital Grant Program strengthens the capacity of RTOs to deliver high‑quality, future‑focused training that meets the needs of WA’s evolving construction industry. This year’s program supports projects that enhance training delivery, improve accessibility, particularly in regional areas, and align with the State’s […]

Construction Training Fund (CTF) has partnered with the Clontarf Foundation to support more young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men to finish school and providing a clear pathway into jobs and apprenticeships in Western Australia’s construction industry. Clontarf’s strength is its day-to-day presence in schools. Staff are there every day, on the oval and in class, building trust and keeping boys engaged. That routine and reliability are exactly what construction work demands – teamwork, discipline and hands-on mentoring. A Natural […]

Construction Training Fund (CTF) is proud to be an official sponsor of The Big Dig 2025 – an incredible fundraising challenge that unites the construction industry, as teams work together to dig a one-metre-deep trench by hand over a 24-hour period to raise money for youth mental health charity, zero2hero. About The Big Dig Now in its ninth year, The Big Dig has become one of WA’s most creative charity events. Inspired by founder Goran Utjesinovic’s background working in construction, the event unites […]

After spending almost 15 years working in administration for her family’s wall and ceiling liner business, Kiriana Barclay wanted to challenge herself by learning a hands-on trade.  Now three years in, she’s almost completed her apprenticeship, and loves what she does.  Getting into construction  It was actually a request from her husband that encouraged Kiriana to get out from behind a desk and onto the tools.  “Our business was swamped with work, and I was surprised when my husband asked […]

Construction Training Fund (CTF) is pleased to announce that we have been recognised for our commitment to creating and advocating for inclusion and equality in the workplace at the national 2025 Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) Awards, held in Brisbane.  CTF is leading the charge for change and increased diversity  The ‘Diversity in Development’ Award recognises our continued efforts to enhance the representation of women, First Nations people and people from diverse backgrounds in the construction industry, and the […]

Beginning his career in IT overseas, New Zealander Joseph Fuikefu was inspired to enter the construction industry through regular chats with family members working in FIFO roles. Their stories sparked his interest, encouraging him to make the move to Perth in 2011, where he began his career in construction as a technical assistant in the mining sector.  Getting into construction  From beginning as a technical assistant in civil engineering, Joseph has embraced every opportunity for growth, moving seamlessly from one […]