Building Giants
Following the race to build the world's next generation of engineering wonders - structures and machines that are more ambitious and more advanced than anything that has ever been seen.
City of Ice
S4 E1
Engineers race to build a city made of snow and ice in a record-breaking 15 days; to accomplish this Herculean task, they use cutting-edge tech and the latest construction methods to turn 110,000 tons of ice into an extraordinary super city.
L.A. Mega Rail
S4 E2
An expert team of engineers uses cutting-edge tech and the latest construction methods to build Los Angeles's biggest engineering project ever: a series of new subway lines in durable, earthquake-proof tunnels.
Underground Mega Highway
S4 E3
An expert team of engineers use hi-tech explosions and state-of-the-art drilling rigs to tear through solid granite and build an 11-mile underground tunnel, one of the longest in the world.
The Invincible Bridge
S4 E5
Engineers use the latest advances in construction and design to battle deadly earthquakes, intense heat and punishing deadlines to build a 3,500-long bridge in Los Angeles that's tough enough to brave the world's worst disasters.
World's Fastest Train
S4 E6
Engineers use the latest advances in high-speed technology to build the fastest and most advanced trains in the world; special access into the construction process reveals these record-setting trains' technological secrets and hidden innovations.
Monster Roller Coaster
S4 E7
Expert engineering and cutting-edge technology come together to build one of the world's wildest roller coasters; special behind-the-scenes access reveals how new innovations make this high-speed thrill ride possible.
Cruise Ship of the Future
S4 E8
One of the world's largest and most advanced cruise ships braves some of the roughest seas on earth, and using expert engineering and the latest tech, its crew relies on cutting-edge innovations to operate this 170,000 ton vessel safely.
Super Skyscraper Chicago
S3 E1
In Chicago, elite engineers race to build a super-tall skyscraper that will be one of the most luxurious towers in the world while battling fierce Arctic-like winds and extreme heights to add this new centerpiece to a world-famous city skyline.
Rise of the Monster Bridge
S3 E2
As expert engineers race against the clock to build the biggest bridge in Ireland, they use cutting-edge tech and innovative construction methods in a fight against unpredictable weather and deadly heights to complete the massive project on time.
The Billion-Dollar Skyscraper
S3 E3
Expert engineers are racing to build a 2,000-foot-tall skyscraper that will be the third-tallest building in the world, but first, they must use cutting-edge tech and innovative construction to finish this record-breaking megastructure.
The Building That Floats
S3 E5
An innovative new building seems to defy the laws of physics and float in mid-air; to build it, engineers use cutting-edge technology and the latest construction methods in a high-stakes race against the clock.
Roller Coaster Mega Build
S2 E2
When an elite team of engineers race to build a record-breaking roller coaster in just 16 months, they use brand-new technology and the latest construction methods to turn 1,500 tons of steel into the fastest and tallest dive roller coaster.
World's Toughest Bridge
S2 E3
A team of expert engineers must complete a brand-new bridge in just three months, and using cutting-edge tech and the latest construction methods, this innovative megastructure has been build to brave the deadly winter weather of the Great North.
Vegas High Roller
S2 E4
The Las Vegas High Roller is the world's tallest Ferris wheel, and expert engineers use cutting-edge tech and the latest construction methods to build this 550-foot marvel, one of the great wonders of Sin City.
World's Greatest Train
S2 E5
One of the world's fastest trains races between Milan and Rome at nearly 200 miles per hour; expert engineers use cutting-edge technology and the latest methods to build and operate what's known as the Ferrari of trains.
Mega Mountain Tunnel
S2 E6
Engineers use cutting-edge technology and the latest construction methods to build the world's longest underground railroad.
World's Toughest Plane
S2 E7
The Antonov 124 is one of the biggest airplanes in the world, and as its cutting-edge engineering and immense size help it carry impossibly heavy cargo, the plane's crew races the clock to make critical international deliveries on schedule.
NYC Mega Skyscraper
S2 E8
New York's Central Park Tower is the second tallest building in the United States, and as engineers and builders race to complete this 1,550-foot-tall mega build, they use cutting-edge science and engineering to battle high altitudes and brutal weather.
Super Stadium
S1 E1
Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the world's most advanced stadium, features the most complex retractable roof ever built; the team races to finish the $1.6 billion arena for the NFL season.
Giant Cruise Ship
S1 E2
Expert engineers try to build one of the largest and most advanced cruise ships in the world; this goliath ship will carry over 5,000 passengers and pushes the boundaries of ship design and construction.
The Storm Wall of Venice
S1 E5
Venice faces the threat of flooding if there is a powerful storm in the Adriatic; construction begins on a gigantic storm wall to save the city, but the project goes beyond protection and attempts to repair the damage that has already been done.
Super Tunnel
S1 E6
Copenhagen urgently needs an extended subway system, but the task proves challenging; the planned tunnels have an overall length of nearly 20 miles and the route runs just below the historic city center.
World's Tallest Church
S1 E7
In Barcelona, Spain, the Sagrada Familia has taken more than 140 years to build; today, engineers are nearing completion of the world's tallest church, designed by maverick architect Antoni Gaudi.