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Both the PBS 5-Part Series and the Companion Book are now available!
© 2000 David Macaulay
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To increase public understanding of civil engineering, ASCE is a national sponsor for
BUILDING BIGTM, a new five-part series on civil engineering airing
Fall 2000 on PBS. Focusing on five major types of construction integral to modern life-bridges, domes, skyscrapers, dams
and tunnels--this series shows viewers the inner workings of big structures and what it takes to build them, as well as
the challenges faced by builders throughout history. Hosted by author-illustrator David Macaulay, the series serves as a
foundation and resource for the project's multi-faceted civil engineering outreach activities. Working with WGBH, Boston's
public television station and BUILDING BIGTM's co-producer, ASCE is making these
outreach resources and training materials available to our members.
BUILDING BIGTM is a co-production of WGBH Science Unit and Production Group,
Inc. Major funding is provided by the National Science Foundation. Additional funding is provided by the National Endowment
for the Humanities, The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and public television
viewers. National sponsorship is provided by the American Society of Civil Engineers and Siemens.
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