How New York City's Skyscrapers Are Built | NYC: Revealed

New York’s skyline is constantly reaching new heights, but what does it really take to build in a city packed with subways, confined spaces, and a scarcity of land? Discover how New York's construction workers and architects rise to the challenge, using their specialized skills to overcome the unique obstacles of building in one of the world’s most densely packed urban environments. How do they keep pushing the boundaries of engineering and architecture in a city where space is limited?

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NYC: Revealed, Skyscrapers

New York's skyline is constantly changing as the city continues to build up. But building here comes with its own particular set of challenges: confined spaces, subways and a general lack of land. It's a task New York's construction workers and architects are particularly well-trained to face.