Down the sewer
The Thames Tideway Tunnel is a 25km tunnel being constructed under London at a cost of more than £4billion. We join the workforce who are designing and building the biggest sewer since Victorian times. What skills do you need? What does working in construction mean to...
Mythbusters
Like many industries, there are widespread misconceptions about what’s involved and the people who work in it. We asked two students to question a range of young people who are working in the construction industry to try to work out what their jobs were. It’s...
Port of Blyth
The Port of Blyth on England’s north east coast services the energy sector and handles 2 million tonnes of cargo each year. Construction is a major component of the work at the port. We look at the diverse construction roles that contribute to the success of the port...
How do you build a town?
Building a new town is not just about houses – it’s about roads, utilities, hospitals, schools, leisure facilities and more. Our reporter is in Sherford in Devon where one of the UK’s largest new towns is under construction. We find out what’s involved from planning...