In this programme Ron looks at the history and the development of Civil Engineering projects and the methods of construction from ancient to modern time.
Tunnels from the digging of caves and the tombs of the ancient Pharaohs to the modern day wonder of the Channel Tunnel.
Bridges looks at the types and methods of creating bridges and some of the worlds most famous.
Dams the reasons, types and methods of damming water and the magnificence of the worlds most famous dams.
Canals their development, construction and the effect that they have had on commerce throughout history.
High-rise Buildings their construction and the quest to reach ever greater heights.
Flood Protection looks at the battle between land and sea and the contribution made by engineers.
Construction in the Ancient World - considers Egyptian, Greek and Roman architecture and the methods of construction in the ancient world.
