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Building Giants

This series reveals the extraordinary innovations that help record-breaking superstructures to be built, and uncovers the inner secrets of how they work. From the world's longest tunnels to the world's most advanced skyscraper, each hour-long episode charts the construction of a different epic project.
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Episodes

  1. S2 E1 - Arctic Ice Hotel
    August 6, 2019
    42min
    TV-PG
    Engineers brave the extreme cold of the Arctic Circle to build one of the largest ice hotels in the world. By using cutting-edge tech, they'll move 15,000 tons of snow and ice to construct this modern marvel in just six weeks.
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  2. S2 E2 - Roller Coaster Mega Build
    August 13, 2019
    42min
    TV-PG
    A team of elite engineers transform 1,500 tons of steel into the fastest, tallest roller coaster in the world. Discover how the crew used cutting-edge technology to complete the task in just 16 months.
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  3. S2 E3 - World's Toughest Bridge
    August 20, 2019
    42min
    TV-PG
    Expert engineers race to build a bridge in just three months. By using cutting-edge technology and the latest construction methods, they are able to complete the project successfully.
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  4. S2 E4 - Vegas High Roller
    August 27, 2019
    42min
    TV-PG
    In Las Vegas, expert engineers reveal how they constructed the world's tallest Ferris Wheel. Discover the cutting -edge technology that went into building this 550-foot marvel, one of the greatest wonders of Sin City.
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  5. S2 E5 - World's Greatest Train
    September 3, 2019
    42min
    TV-PG
    Expert engineers reveal how they used cutting-edge technology to build and operate one of the world's fastest trains. Discover how it navigates between Milan and Rome at nearly 200 miles per hour with ease.
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  6. S2 E6 - Mega Mountain Tunnel
    September 10, 2019
    42min
    TV-PG
    Engineers venture to central Europe to build a train tunnel beneath the Alps. While there, they endure dangerous work conditions in order to complete the momentous project.
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  7. S2 E7 - World's Toughest Plane
    September 17, 2019
    42min
    TV-PG
    A team of engineers use cutting-edge technology to maintain one of the largest airplanes in the world. Discover how the Antonov 124 carries impossibly heavy cargo and delivers a critical international shipment order on schedule.
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  8. S2 E8 - NYC Mega Skyscraper
    September 24, 2019
    42min
    TV-PG
    In New York City, engineers and a team of builders are tasked with constructing the second tallest building in the United States. Discover how they use cutting-edge technology and battle high altitudes to complete the project.
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Audio languages
English
Subtitles
English [CC]
Starring
Julian Barratt
Studio
Science Channel
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