In the year 1967, an Italian civil engineer named Giorgio Rosa builds an artificial island in international waters near the coast of Rimini, Italy. The island, known as Rose Island, becomes an independent micro-nation where Giorgio and his friends live according to their own rules. However, their utopia faces challenges as neighboring countries and the Italian government view the island as a threat. Giorgio and his companions must fight for the independence of their beloved Rose Island.
An exploration of engineering marvels. This brand new series reveals the extraordinary feats of engineering hidden inside the world's most spectacular man-made constructions. From the world's biggest plane and largest free-spanning dome to the tallest building and the largest space ship, each superstructure is taken apart using state-of-the-art CGI and insight from world class specialists to reveal the startling innovations that turn it from dream to reality.
The daughter of a wealthy man takes French lessons so she can go to France with her fiancée, but ends up falling for a poor man who studies civil engineering.
A look at the World Trade Center towers from an engineering perspective. Explanations about why the Twin Towers were constructed the way they were, and how those design choices contributed to their inevitable collapse on 11 September 2001.
Carrying nearly five million passengers per day, the London Tube is one of the world's oldest and busiest metro systems in the world. Today the Tube is undergoing a complete overhaul that is long overdue. Take a behind the scenes look into the daily lives of drivers, emergency personnel, operations managers, and many others among the near twenty thousand employees of this massive rail system, as they navigate the evolution of the London Tube.
A dramatic recreation of the Johnstown Flood of 1889.
The stories behind the iconic structures and engineering feats that have shaped and defined our nation and our world.
The story behind the construction and operation of the first-ever airport on Saint Helena Island. St. Helena, a British Overseas Territory located in the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean, is one of the most isolated islands in the world. Its gross domestic product (GDP) per capita is well below that of the rest of the United Kingdom. The reduction in travel times from days to hours will hopefully create an economic boom on the island.
Take a look behind the curtain to see the vast history and recent renovation of one of Rochester, New York's most famous landmarks. Architects, theater personnel, historians, community leaders, and citizens provide in depth insight from start to finish in one of the most extensive renovations the city has ever seen.
Documentary report about the construction of a house in Ostrava from prefabricated blocks manufactured at the factory.
A hitman is found out because he was paid off in traceable stolen money. On the run, he kidnaps the girlfriend of the police detective in charge of his pursuit; she tries to convince him to surrender before it's too late.
This film is a sequel to 2013 film Hostel and is based on the hostel life of civil engineering students.
Thirty years after the Chernobyl disaster, which occurred on the night of April 26, 1986, its causes and consequences are examined. In addition, a report on efforts to strengthen the structures covering the core of the nuclear plant in order to better protect the population and the environment is offered.
The Ability Exchange is a documentary film that explores a university program that brings civil engineering students together with individuals with disabilities. Through the program, the students work closely with their partners to design and build custom-made assistive devices that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. The film follows the journeys of several student-partner pairs as they collaborate, learn, and grow together. It highlights the positive impact of the program on both the students and the individuals with disabilities, showcasing the power of inclusion and innovation.
Twister 2: The Terror Continues follows a group of storm chasers as they document and study tornadoes. Through thrilling footage, slow-motion shots, and educational explanations, the film explores the power and devastation of these natural disasters.
Documentary film about new working methods in the construction industry. It introduces the viewer to new procedures and compares them with past times.
Hinkley Point C, in a remote corner of the Somerset countryside, will be one of the largest nuclear power stations in Europe, and the UK's first new station in a generation. The 22-billion-GBP project requires mammoth foundations for the two reactors, excavation of 3.5km cooling water tunnels under the Bristol Channel, and an airtight inner steel lining to contain any radioactive material in the event of a meltdown.