Capturing the biggest, most complex, most stressful and most dangerous engineering projects around the world, Megabuilders chronicles the most awe-inspiring construction projects in modern engineering.
7 Episodes
Raising the Roof
A1
Raising the RoofWith the spectator capacity of 60,000, the new Rio stadium is smaller than some of Brazil's mega stadiums, but its design is unique, clever and state of the art.
The Big Lift
A2
The Big LiftDiscover the amazing story behind the construction of Hong Kong's Stonecutters Bridge, one of the world's largest cable-stayed bridge.
World's Biggest Wave Machine
A3
World's Biggest Wave MachineFocusing on the world's largest water park, built in Tenerife, with the tallest artificial wave and biggest artificial beach.
Stolen Power
A4
Stolen PowerOff the coast of Holland, amidst turbulent winds and stormy seas, workers construct huge wind turbines. However, the high winds and an unstable ship put the workers in danger.
Mighty Shovel
A5
Mighty ShovelWith gold prices sky high, Barrick Gold Corp orders the worlds biggest gold mining shovel for its pit mine in Nevada. The pressure is on as the deadline
Ice Hotel
A6
Ice Hotel
Artic Ice Crusher
A7
Artic Ice CrusherIn South Korea, shipbuilders have just ten weeks to assemble the hull of the first oil tanker-icebreaker, with its two innovative $10 million propeller units.
