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Resources For Teachers: The WOW Show
The WOW Show breaks down the walls between the classroom and the workplace – and creates memorable encounters with inspirational people.
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Guide to using Go Construct Activities & Resources
STEM Classroom Resource: Tunnel Tactics
Students will learn about the Thames Tideway Tunnel and the people in STEM careers who are responsible for the designing, planning and building of it.
Classroom Activity: Sustainable Outreach Shelter
A classroom activity to create a newspaper article describing how students would transform a stadium into a shelter for those who need it most.
Property developer
This session’s main focus is for the students to step into the shoes of a property developer, planning and costing a housing development project by carrying out calculations based on the development appraisal process
Key Stage 4 Classroom Activity: Programme Of Works
This activity gets students working in small teams and thinking logically about the project planning and timescales associated with a construction project.
CREST Challenge: Sustainable Communities Challenge
Sustainable Communities CREST Challenge is an exciting and rewarding team activity where participants must plan a sustainable housing development.
Classroom Activity: Scaffolding Cube Challenge
This classroom activity is an interactive activity that helps to gain a better understanding of the uses, importance and complexities of scaffolding.
Key Stage 3 Classroom Activity: Measuring In 3D
An activity to bring students’ maths learning to life in the context of quantity surveying, and raise awareness of careers within construction.
Geography Classroom Activity: Building Communities
A suite of 10 PowerPoint presentations and topical lesson plans exploring the geographical and sociological aspects and impacts of house building.
Key Stage 3 Classroom Activity: Green Living
Green Living is a team activity looking at the impact of housing developments on the environment and the community.
Key Stage 3 Classroom Activity: Bridge Building Challenge …
A simple bridge-building classroom activity which highlights the different styles of bridges and focuses on the role of civil engineers.
CREST Challenge: Building Bridges Group Activity
This is a team activity where participants must design a bridge to go across the Learning River. Suitable for 11-16 year olds.
Classroom Activity: LEGO® Brick Tower Challenge
This is an exciting team activity were participants act as small construction companies to plan, design, cost & construct a tower made from LEGO®
A Day in the Life (Quantity Surveyor)
This session sees students take measurements from a 2D floor plan of a new school wing. They will work out the surface areas of the classroom walls and calculate how much the rooms will cost to paint.
Key Stage 3 Lesson Plans & Classroom Activities
Lesson plans and classroom activities for Key Stage 3 pupils. Fun and educational resources for Key Stage Pupils to learn about construction.
Classroom Activity: Construction Sense Activity
The Construction Sense classroom activity is a fun early introduction to construction careers. Download the activity documents here.
Classroom Activity: Construction Mythbuster Activity
An interactive classroom activity to challenge the stereotypes and perceptions associated with the construction and built environment sector.
Building Materials & Their Properties Classroom…
This classroom activity encourages Primary aged pupils to carry out simple tests on building materials, exploring their properties and uses.
Key Stage 2 Lesson Plans & Classroom Activities
Lesson plans and classroom activities for Key Stage 2 pupils. Fun and educational resources for Key Stage Pupils to learn about construction.
Who Are the Construction Youth Trust?
The Construction Youth Trust (CYT) are a charity that wishes to introduce young people to the construction industry. Learn more about what they do here...
Resources For Teachers: Class Of Your Own
Class Of Your Own provide resources for teachers across various Key Stages. Download Class Of Your Own resources here.
Building Better Futures
An initiative led by Hollie Statham, Design Manager at Bowmer and Kirkland, and Jonathan Hunter, partner at GSS Architecture.
Teaching Resource: Teaching Tools & Lesson Plans
Teaching resources, including classroom activities & lesson plans, which help to inform and promote construction & built environment careers.
Careers Adviser Videos: Construction Career Videos
We have a wide range of construction career videos, including case studies of all ages from a wide range of careers such as technical and professional roles.
Career Presentations: Create Bespoke Presentations
Use our presentation builder to create your own bespoke careers presentation and careers presentations from partner organisations.
Careers Adviser Resources: Videos, Presentations &…
Resources for careers advisers. A variety of tools to help people make informed decisions about a career in the construction industry.
The Creative (Construction Personality)
THE CREATIVE - The sky’s never the limit. Find out more about this personality type and the roles in construction that suit this personality type best.
Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)
Find out about the success of modern construction methods in recent history and how these may be implemented in the future.
Construction Programme [Importance Explained]
Read about the importance of developing a schedule for construction work and what to factor in when planning out costs and timings.
Construction Phase Plan (FULLY Explained)
Read a full explanation of what a construction phase plan is, how and when it is used, and by who.
Interactive Construction Site
in England and Wales (Reg No 264289) and in Scotland (Reg No SC044875). ©
Construction Roles - Our Interactive Careers Map
in England and Wales (Reg No 264289) and in Scotland (Reg No SC044875). ©
CPD Resources
in England and Wales (Reg No 264289) and in Scotland (Reg No SC044875). ©
Why do an Apprenticeship?
Top reasons to take an apprenticeship. Find out why an apprenticeship could be the right option for you.
Apprenticeship Interviews: 7 Common Questions
Most common questions asked in an interview for an apprenticeship. How to best prepare for interviews.
What is an Apprenticeship (How They Work)
Want to know more about starting an apprenticeship? Find out what an apprenticeship is and how they work.
What happens if you fail your apprenticeship?
It is possible to fail your apprenticeship if you do not pass the EPA. Find out your options and other ways apprenticeships can end early.
Benefits and Financial Help for Apprentices
Learn what benefits you’re entitled to as an apprentice before you start. This article gives you all the information you need.
Apprenticeships for 16 Year Olds: Options
Find out your apprenticeship options if you are 16 and left or about to leave school. You can apply for Intermediate and Advanced apprenticeships at 16.
National Higher Qualifications: Apprenticeship Options
Find out what apprenticeships are available after leaving school with National Highers qualifications in Scotland, entry requirements and how to apply.
National 4/5 Qualifications: Apprenticeship Options
Find out what apprenticeships are available after leaving school with National 4/5 qualifications, entry requirements and how to apply.
Apprenticeships after A-Levels: Career Advice
Find out your apprenticeship options if you have just taken your A-Levels. You can apply for Advanced, Higher and Degree apprenticeships with A-Levels.
Apprenticeships after GCSEs: Your Options
Find out your apprenticeship options if you have just taken your GCSEs. You can apply for Intermediate and Advanced apprenticeships with 2-5 GCSEs.
Standard Apprenticeship Wales
Find out how to apply for a Standard Apprenticeship in Wales.
Higher apprenticeships Wales
Find out how to apply for a Higher apprenticeship in Wales, and what a Higher apprenticeship means.
Foundation Apprenticeships Wales
Find out how to apply for a Foundation apprenticeship in Wales, and what a Foundation apprenticeship means.
Degree Apprenticeships Wales
Find out how to apply for a Degree apprenticeship in Wales, and what a Degree apprenticeship means.
Apprenticeships Wales
Find out how to apply for an apprenticeship in Wales, what the different levels of apprenticeship mean and which Welsh apprenticeship is right for you.
Apprenticeship or Uni: What should I do?!
There are pros and cons for both getting an apprenticeship or going to university. Read our article to see what option might be better for you.