Ep 1. Demolition the Bob May Way

In Building Alaska season 1 episode 1, titled "Demolition the Bob May Way," three teams of builders set out to construct off-the-grid homes in remote areas of Alaska. The episode begins with the builders arriving at their respective locations via bush plane. Each team is faced with the daunting task of demolishing an existing structure before they can begin building their new home.

Bob May, the leader of team one, takes a unique approach to demolition. Rather than using heavy machinery, Bob decides to take down the entire structure by hand, using only a chainsaw and sledgehammer. While his team is initially skeptical, they soon realize that Bob's method is effective and allows them to salvage valuable materials from the old cabin.

Team two, led by Adam Tschappat, uses heavy machinery to quickly demolish their old cabin. However, they run into trouble when they find a large amount of solid rock underneath the cabin's foundation. Adam must adjust his building plans to accommodate the unexpected obstacle.

Team three, led by Dan Sheedy, also encounters challenges during the demolition process. Their old cabin is perched on a steep hillside, and they must carefully remove the structure without causing a landslide. The team uses intricate rigging techniques to safely bring down the cabin piece by piece.

As the teams complete the demolition process, they begin preparing their building sites and gathering materials for construction. Bob May and his team use the salvaged wood from the old cabin to construct a foundation for their new home. They also gather nearby trees to use for framing and insulation.

Adam Tschappat and his team focus on gathering materials for their foundation and framing, as well as building a road to their remote building site. Dan Sheedy and his team face setbacks due to inclement weather, but manage to gather materials and prepare their site for construction.

As the episode comes to a close, the teams reflect on the challenges they faced during the demolition process and are eager to begin building their new homes. The season promises to be full of adventure, as the builders face harsh weather conditions, steep terrain, and constant obstacles in their quest to construct off-the-grid homes in the Alaskan wilderness.