
Building Alaska
A team works on first floor framing, but tools begin to freeze.

A team works on first floor framing, but tools begin to freeze.

The teams continue to struggle as their build seasons come to a close.

Winter is approaching and the clock is ticking to complete the builds.

With winter looming, the three builders find that even the smallest mistakes have big consequences.

Lee takes a break from the build to prepare for the long Alaskan winter.

The three teams continue their builds and encounter new challenges.

Two builders battle gale-force winds and rain at Tom's build.

The hard summer finally pays off as our builders complete their projects.

One of the builders' assistants has lost his life in a tragic accident.

Adam faces down his biggest fear about the build, and Mike gains ground.

Paige and Cody's build takes a hit when they're left short handed.

Dave and Hans work through severe weather, and Adam is short a cement bag.

A team races to install flooring which leads to an on-site injury.

The builders push to finish their cabins before winter strikes; Josh fights the rain and wind.

The teams get help from family, wait for materials and build water systems.

The builders face ups and downs as they tackle rafters, roofs and flooring.

Delivery of two shipping containers to a remote build site is a nail biter.

The build crews set ridgepoles and deal with last-minute design changes.

The builders deal with power failures and missing crew members.

The builders install solar panels and custom log stairs and rebuild a road.