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Impossible Builds

Arrival of the Crane

Project Manager Pat Feehan and his team must work around the clock to assemble the newly arrived crane before the hectic Thanksgiving holiday. However, with only 24 hours remaining and limited street space available, the crane must be constructed from the ground up — a process that requires the most meticulous of calculations.

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Watch the nature-defying plan to turn a sub-tropical wasteland into a sub-zero ski resort.
Skinny Skyscraper
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Follow the construction of the skinniest skyscraper in the world.
The Floating House
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Follow the construction of a multi-million dollar home sitting above and below water.
Europe in the Desert
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Can six sand islands be transformed into the most luxurious holiday destination on earth?
The Scorpion Tower
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Follow the complex construction of a unique skyscraper with its skeleton on the outside.
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