Dramatic story of how a ragtag army of workers re-routed the mighty Colorado and erected the 700 foot high dam. More than 100 workers died building the marvel that forever transformed the West. Eloquently told...'Hoover Dam' shows in fascinating detail how this incredible structure was the work of ordinary people following the plans of extraordinary people...Fascinating story of heroes.--Oregonian

After a decade of travel, Christopher Smith approaches his 30th birthday and decides it's time to plant some roots. He impulsively buys a 5-acre plot of land in hopes of fulfilling a lifelong dream of building a home in the mountains of Colorado. With the support of his girlfriend, Merete, he sets out to build a Tiny House from scratch despite having no construction experience. From 1970 to 2010, the average size of a new house in America nearly doubled....

A look at the creation of some of the world's most technologically advanced construction projects. From subaquatic homes to futuristic towers and pencil-thin skyscrapers, these are the structures they said could never be built. Now, using revolutionary technology and cutting-edge construction materials, five previously impossible builds are taking shape across the world.

A delightful observational documentary about the making of a number seven boomerang by four senior traditional men from Yuelamu, west of Alice Springs in central Australia. The men talk about how they were taught by their elders using bush materials, and are now teaching a new generation using some modern tools, to keep traditional law and culture strong. We follow the hunt for the wood, the shaping, the smoothing and the painting of the boomerangs...

Guides viewers step-by-step through the construction of a sturdy deck, from pouring the foundation to applying the decorative trim. Learn trade secrets for attaching a secure ledger board, maintaining a square structure, building steps, and working with composite materials. Topics: building a solid foundation, framing the deck, installing joists, laying down decking, building basic deck stairs, assembling railings.

Go inside Mercedes largest German factory to see what it takes to build the 571-horsepower Mercedes SLS.

In May 1942, thousands of American soldiers began one of the biggest and most difficult construction projects ever undertaken. This program tells how they battled to push a 1,520-mile road across one of the world's harshest landscapes.

Watch as Big Boy the cement truck mixes it up, while Flying J the fuel tanker keeps all those engines at the truck stop purring along. See how a truck is built in the assembly plant, and see a truck that transforms itself into an amusement ride. Head out on the highway and get ready to rumble with the Mighty Machines.

NOVA returns to Ground Zero to witness the final chapter in an epic story of engineering, innovation, and the perseverance of the human spirit. Ground Zero Supertower examines the new skyscraper, One World Trade Center, rising up 104 stories and 1,776 feet from the site where the Twin Towers once stood. NOVA also goes underground to see another engineering marvel taking shape here: the construction of the National September 11 Memorial Museum that...

John Wayne is without a doubt the quintessential All-American hero. Strong, silent, frank and rugged, he personified the ways of the Wild West and beyond, becoming an institution both on the big screen and in real life. Rainbow Valley: Rainbow Valley needs a new road; unfortunately, that new road will right through gold country. The star packer: John Travers is on the hunt for a mystereious outlaw named Shadow and his loyal Indian sidekick Yak....