Building Alaska

One builder runs out of lumber and the framers he hired don't show up. Then, wrong cuts and measurements threaten to put a team further behind than ever.

One builder runs out of lumber and the framers he hired don't show up. Then, wrong cuts and measurements threaten to put a team further behind than ever.

One builder runs out of lumber and the framers he hired don't show up. Then, wrong cuts and measurements threaten to put a team further behind than ever.

Chris Maynard and his team start preparations for two intense helicopter deliveries, whilst the other teams are challenged by rickety ladders and forklifts.

Chris Maynard and his team start preparations for two intense helicopter deliveries, whilst the other teams are challenged by rickety ladders and forklifts.

Chris Maynard and his team start preparations for two intense helicopter deliveries, whilst the other teams are challenged by rickety ladders and forklifts.

Chris Maynard and his team start preparations for two intense helicopter deliveries, whilst the other teams are challenged by rickety ladders and forklifts.

Three new teams begin their projects across Alaska. Rookie builders Matt and Amy quickly realise working in snow is more difficult than they had planned.

At Jackie Keizer's build site, rain and mud hinder the team at every step. Meanwhile, the Hills are forced to dig their supplies out of three feet of snow.

Three new teams begin their projects across Alaska. Rookie builders Matt and Amy quickly realise working in snow is more difficult than they had planned.

At Jackie Keizer's build site, rain and mud hinder the team at every step. Meanwhile, the Hills are forced to dig their supplies out of three feet of snow.

The Hills race to install their floor to avoid a delivery delay, leading to an on-site injury. The Owens struggle to put in flooring before a snowstorm.

The Hills race to install their floor to avoid a delivery delay, leading to an on-site injury. The Owens struggle to put in flooring before a snowstorm.

The Hills work on their first-floor framing, but work stops when their tools begin to freeze. And, Jackie Keizer and her team work on the cabin's roof structure.

The Hills work on their first-floor framing, but work stops when their tools begin to freeze. And, Jackie Keizer and her team work on the cabin's roof structure.

The Owens work to finish the roof but whiteout conditions make the job perilous. Jackie Keizer's team struggles to lift the 250-lb stove up to the cabin.

Jackie Keizer's team delivers French doors only to find the frame fits incorrectly. And, a snow machine delivery runs into problems on the melted trail.

The Owens work to finish the roof but whiteout conditions make the job perilous. Jackie Keizer's team struggles to lift the 250-lb stove up to the cabin.

Jackie Keizer's team hears propane leaking in their cabin as they install the cabinets and stove. And, a chimney installation is not going as planned for the Hills team.

Jackie Keizer's team delivers French doors only to find the frame fits incorrectly. And, a snow machine delivery runs into problems on the melted trail.

Jackie Keizer's team hears propane leaking in their cabin as they install the cabinets and stove. And, a chimney installation is not going as planned for the Hills team.