Build It Bigger 4
Premieres: Southeast Asia on Jul 8 at 9:00 pm; North Asia on Sept 17 at 10:00 pm; Australasia on Jul 6 at 9:30 pm
DANNY FORSTER EXPLORES MORE ENGINEERING MARVELS ON BRAND NEW SEASON OF BUILD IT BIGGER
Discovery Channel's BUILD IT BIGGER returns for the fourth season - taller, heftier and ready to rumble. Danny Forster continues his search for incredible feats of architecture and engineering, journeying from the burgeoning Asian metropolis to esteemed European cities to the Middle East. From the depths of South Africa's Mponeng gold mine to Singapore's Skypark, BUILD IT BIGGER takes a look at some of the world's most astounding engineering marvels and speaks to industry experts who are right at the core of these construction heavyweights to reveal what makes each project one-of-a-kind. BUILD IT BIGGER premieres this month.
This season of BUILD IT BIGGER showcases more engineering feats that push the boundaries technologically, aesthetically and environmentally. Marvel at Kuwait's sculptured Al Hamra tower, a symbol of a new era of prosperity after the devastation of the Gulf War. See human innovation at its best with New Orleans' hurricane-protection system that will help the city withstand Mother Nature's onslaught. Be awed by the unprecedented design of Melbourne's newest stadium that will take sporting events to new heights. Discover how Brazil's hydroelectric project will generate enough power to keep a city from darkness in the upcoming Olympics and World Cup. Witness these and other engineering feats come to life as Danny Forster goes behind the scenes of live construction sites to reveal the complexities, challenges, dangers and ingenious executions of each job.
Catch this self-confessed architectural enthusiast as he meets the construction crews, tries his hand at some of the jobs involved in the projects, and reveals how each of these iconic buildings and structures were built - from blueprints to the final touches. Grab your hardhat and come along with Danny, in the following episodes of BUILD IT BIGGER:
Singapore Skypark
Danny takes us to Singapore, where the world's first ever Skypark is being built at 650 feet in the air on top of three soaring skyscrapers. Danny heads up 55 stories to help out on some of the heaviest construction lifts ever attempted.
Kuwait Towers
Danny travels to Kuwait's nearly-completed Al Hamra tower, the world's tallest 'sculpted' tower and Kuwait's tallest skyscraper. The tower is significant as it is a symbol of how Kuwait is moving on from the destruction of the Gulf War and ushering in a new era of prosperity.
New Orleans Surge Barrier
In an attempt to save the city from another disaster, New Orleans is building the world's strongest hurricane protection system, including the largest storm surge barrier ever built and radical hurricane-resistant homes.
Rio de Janeiro Power Grid
Brazil is building one of the largest hydroelectric projects in the world, tunnelling through seven mountains and building two dams, to create enough power to keep Rio de Janeiro from going dark during the upcoming Olympics and World Cup.
South African Gold Mine
Already the deepest place on Earth, South Africa's Mponeng gold mine is still setting new depth records on a daily basis. Nearly three miles down, workers brave 150-degree temperatures and frequent earthquakes to save the country's economy.
Melbourne Stadium
Melbourne is constructing one of the most innovative stadiums ever built. With its unprecedented geodesic roof and advanced cladding, it will provide the ultimate fan experience and serve as an icon for a city that wants to be known as the sporting capital of the world.
San Francisco Bay Bridge
The San Francisco Bay Bridge is the most expensive public works project ever in California. Crews are racing to earthquake-proof the San Francisco's Oakland Bay Bridge before the next Big One, with some of the world's heaviest lifts and largest shock absorbers on Earth.
Gotthard Base Tunnel
The Swiss government is spending US$18 billion dollars to create the Gotthard Base Tunnel, the longest tunnel in the world. The tunnel will eventually allow get people and goods to travel through the Alps up to three times faster, thereby changing the face of European transit.
Abu Dhabi Central Market
Abu Dhabi's US$15 billion Central Market will be a new cultural hub for an emerging world destination, complete with offices, parks, luxurious shops, and hotels - all centered around the world's tallest residential tower, which stands at over 1250 feet high.
Port of Rotterdam
Danny goes behind the scenes at the Port of Rotterdam, where crews are in the middle of the largest Earth-moving project in history - one that will triple the port's capacity and serve the biggest ships on the planet.
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