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The Scorpion Tower
Follow the construction of one of the most complex skyscrapers ever to make it off the drawing board. Its design is so radical that construction experts have turned to a building material never before used in skyscrapers.
Episode Clips
Creating the Scorpion Tower’s Silky Aesthetic
The exoskeleton of the Scorpion Tower is created using glass fiber reinforced concrete.
The Team Stumbles Upon a Problem Inside the Building
Mark Morabito must conduct a floor-by-floor inspection of the building every day.
Buck Hoists Play an Essential Role in Building the Tower
To transport materials the team uses two elevators known as buck hoists.
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