
Building Alaska
A welder wrestles with the wind on the boardwalk at Rich's island retreat.

A welder wrestles with the wind on the boardwalk at Rich's island retreat.

Paige and Cody realize they don't have the correct insulation.

The crews face drywall issues, spinning windows and bears eating supplies.

On a remote island in Alaska, Bob tears down a cabin and builds another.

It's do or die time for all of the builders as the tides and weather prepare to change.

Builders deal with a faulty nail gun, low supplies and a damaged excavator.

It's a battle at the builds as sparks fly in camp and unwelcome bears won't leave well enough alone.

The builders' challenges include a rock-solid foundation, logging lessons and plywood problems.

The build teams deal with temperatures, tides and building codes.

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

Nick Blanco works to construct a fishing lodge entirely out of driftwood.

Progress is slow at one build, while another site gets more dangerous.

The three builders find themselves defeated by elements they can't control.

The teams overcome challenges with 1,000-pound beams and supply shortages.

The teams helicopter in materials and lift hefty balloon walls.

Nick fights the tides trying to retrieve pylons for his foundation.

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

A bear attack and wild weather shuts down the builds and an underwater fix saves a dock.

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

A new season of builders brave the elements to construct cabins in Alaska.