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.

Arctic Monster Ship
S4 E4

In Northern Norway, an international team of shipbuilders battle brutal winter cold, boundary-pushing designs, and punishing deadlines to build the 183-meter long REV Ocean.

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.

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, engineers race against the clock to build a supertall skyscraper that will be one of the most luxurious towers in the world, and they must battle fierce Arctic-like winds and extreme heights to add this new centerpiece to the famous skyline.

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.

World's Biggest Cargo Ship
S3 E4

A team of expert engineers must build the world's largest cargo ship in just 12 months, and to do so, they use cutting-edge tech and the latest construction methods in a race to complete the massive project on schedule.

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.

Arctic Ice Hotel
S2 E1

Engineers brave the extreme cold and endless nights of the Arctic Circle to build one of the largest ice hotels in the world, and using cutting-edge tech, they'll move 15,000 tons of snow and ice to construct this modern marvel in just six weeks.

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 new bridge in just three months using cutting-edge technology and the latest construction methods.

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, and expert engineers use cutting-edge tech and the latest construction 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.

NYC Mega Skyscraper
S2 E8

Engineers and builders battle high altitudes and brutal weather to complete New York's Central Park Tower which is the second tallest building in the U.S.

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.

Arctic Mega Bridge
S1 E4

Engineers race to complete the longest suspension bridge in the Arctic Circle before the brutal winter arrives.

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 Skyscrapers
S1 E6

A team breaks new boundaries building Beijing's tallest skyscraper in the epicentre of an earthquake zone.

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.