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The WOW Show Construction Special trailer

The WOW Show Construction Special trailer

Watch out for the next careers special from The WOW Show. It’s live and free to view for all schools on 27 February 2019; and then available on demand.     See different formats of the Show The WOW Show 20 Minute show The WOW Show Q&A View the stories in...
Down the sewer

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

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

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?

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...
Skills check

Skills check

What are your skills and assets? A challenge to students to think about their own abilities and ambitions. A quirky look at the different skills applicable in the construction industry. See different formats of the Show The WOW Show 20 Minute show The WOW Show Q&A...