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3,000 workers spent over a decade building a $2.3 billion nuclear submarine at the Electric Boat Company in Rhode Island.
The Suez Canal expansion project aims to double its width and deepen the waterway, utilizing 500 million cubic meters of sand and soil from around the globe.
Mall of America, the largest shopping mall in the United States, showcases innovative design and construction techniques through insights from architects and project managers.
A 13.6-kilometer tunnel under construction in Istanbul will be the deepest immersed tunnel in the world, designed to improve safety after past disasters.
Nearly 4 billion bricks were used to construct the Great Wall of China, which spans over 21,000 kilometers across 15 provinces.
Strasbourg Cathedral, completed in 1439, reaches a height of 142 meters, making it the tallest building in the Christian world until the 19th century.
New archaeological findings, including the logbook of foreman Merer, reveal advanced logistics and engineering methods used in constructing the Great Pyramid of Khufu.
Centuries ago, castle builders faced challenges that required determination, skill, and extensive financial resources to create some of Europe's most iconic structures.
Gustave Eiffel's ambitious vision transformed Paris with the construction of the Eiffel Tower, a monumental feat that initially faced widespread criticism.
Construction of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, designed by Antoni Gaudí, is nearing completion after over 130 years, showcasing innovative techniques and historical insights.
Chengyang Wind and Rain Bridge, a remarkable example of traditional Dong architecture, showcases intricate construction techniques using no nails or screws.
30 laborers work three shifts over 51 days to construct a 14-story high-rise with 156 apartments and nearly 9,000 square meters of floor space.
By 2050, 75 percent of the global population will live in overcrowded cities, driving the construction of super skyscrapers over 300 meters tall.
Construction activities at the Panama Canal from 1913 to 1914 are documented, showcasing the dynamiting of rock, excavation, and the building of locks and spillways.
Construction activities at the Panama Canal from 1913 to 1914 are documented, showcasing the erection of spillways, lock gates, and the excavation of Culebra Cut.
At its peak, the Boston Big Dig project employed upwards of 5,000 people, but engineering mistakes led to a deadly tunnel collapse.
Fred Dibnah, a Lancashire steeplejack, showcases his unique method of demolishing chimneys brick by brick, highlighting his charm and disregard for safety.
Portable barracks are constructed from timber harvested in the southern United States and transported to France for military use during World War I.
Construction of the Leaning Tower of Pisa began in 1173, but the building work stopped in 1178 after reaching the fourth floor and did not resume for 100 years.
Two men prepare to fix a roof using coconut palm leaves in Bora Bora to withstand the heavy rains of the humid season from November to April.
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