From the Ground Up

Season 1

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Narrated by Mike Rowe, "From the Ground Up" takes the viewer on an unprecedented look into the techniques and technologies, the steel and the stress, and the lives of the men and women responsible for building an ultra-modern stadium in southern Nevada.

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10 Episodes

  • More Than Just a Building
    E1
    More Than Just a BuildingSince their inception in 1960, the Raiders have never had a stadium of their own. Until now. Narrated by Dirty Jobs' Mike Rowe, From The Ground Up, takes the viewer on an unprecedented look into the techniques and technologies, the steel and the stress, and the lives of the men and women responsible for building an ultra-modern stadium in Southern Nevada.
  • Nature's Cement
    E2
    Nature's CementNarrated by Dirty Jobs' Mike Rowe, Episode Two of From The Ground Up, adventures through the early phases of the Allegiant Stadium project with an in-depth look at how dirt and caliche was removed to dig the stadium below ground level. A special look at Raiders owner Mark Davis, president Marc Badain and hall of famer Howie Long as they take part in one of the many blasts that took place on the site.
  • We Don't Like Surprises
    E3
    We Don't Like SurprisesNarrated by Dirty Jobs' Mike Rowe, Episode Three of From The Ground Up, dives into the six phases of the stadium project as it begins to take off out of the ground.
  • Every Little Bit of Time Counts
    E4
    Every Little Bit of Time CountsNarrated by Dirty Jobs' Mike Rowe, Episode Four of From The Ground Up, examines two key elements of Allegiant Stadium's main structure. With the footings in place, the building goes vertical, with elevator cores serving as the building's backbone and the first of the decking that will be the main entrance.
  • Know Before You Go
    E5
    Know Before You GoThe team continues pouring concrete decks around the perimeter of the stadium and raising the cores in preparation of the first major steel lift - over 113,000 lbs! Steel is a major structural and aesthetic component of the building. The first major piece of the "skeleton" gets placed, which means a workforce increase to almost 1,000 workers on site.
  • I Sleep Like a Baby
    E6
    I Sleep Like a BabyThe entire team reflects on where they've come this past year. What's been accomplished and what is yet to come. Raiders owner Mark Davis makes an impromptu visit to the site to check on the work, and meet face-to-face with the men and women turning the vision into reality. And, we delve deeply into the process of pre-casting concrete and visit the off-site plant where that work is being conducted.
  • We Protect Our Home
    E7
    We Protect Our HomeOn this episode of From the Ground Up, General Manager Mike Mayock pays a visit to the Allegiant Stadium construction site to see the progress. The crew continues to work on the steel skeleton and truss columns.
  • Raise the Roof!
    E8
    Raise the Roof!On the eighth episode of From The Ground Up, the building gets its name of Allegiant Stadium and a major milestone is reached as the final piece of steel is installed.
  • One Wrong Repeat...Causes Chaos!
    E9
    One Wrong Repeat...Causes Chaos!It's all about Communication. There are so many ways to express one's thoughts, needs and desires...and on a project as complicated as this, it's something that has to be 100% right. This episode explores the many ways information gets shared. From signs and signals to the numerous meetings to virtual reality.
  • How The Forces Work
    E10
    How The Forces WorkOn the tenth episode of From The Ground Up, the Raiders' headquarters continues to take shape in Henderson. Meanwhile, we celebrate Women's History Month by getting to know some of the stories behind the inspiring females working on the Allegiant Stadium job site.

 

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