Construction Fails

Construction fails happen every day, but sometimes the damage is catastrophic. Investigate the most spectacular mishaps - and how the disaster could have been averted. (S1, ep 1) 7+

It's an 800-year-old icon with a state-of-the-art smoke detector - but how did Notre Dame cathedral catch fire? Plus, is there such a thing as an earthquake-proof building? (S1, ep 2) 7+

Glass - one of the most versatile materials in the construction world. It's both practical and beautiful, but when it fails, it's not all it's cracked up to be. (S1, ep 3)

Urban construction relies on two types of cranes to hoist the next high-rise - but when they fail, they make one big mess. Plus, discover the bad side of escalators. (S1, ep 4) 7+

Asbestos was a product that seemed too good to be true - because it was. Meanwhile, in New York, two buildings explode sending debris flying through the streets. (S1, ep 7)

Italy's Morandi Bridge was an engineering marvel - until it was a national embarrassment. Plus, as impressive as billboards are, they can really come down hard. (S1, ep 8)