Published by The B1M
Join Fred Mills, Liam Marsh, and Luke Bligh as they discuss news and trends from the construction, engineering and architecture industries in a relaxed atmosphere. Grab a coffee or cuppa tea and enjoy The World's Best Construction Podcast by The B1M Email us! Podcast@TheB1M.com http://www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video " The $12.5BN Airport That Will Overhaul World Travel ". Together, we're discussing how Ethiopia is building the world's potentially busiest airport. This is the story of Bishoftu International Airport. This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight 360 Capture here 👉 https://bit.ly/3PAlIxi Later in the episode, we cover: Italy plans a ‘hospital of the future’ We end the show with an email from Ryan. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
42 min
This week, we're digging into some recent construction news stories, including: New York’s 2WTC finally breaks ground London’s BT Tower to become a hotel Shanghai Grand Opera House prepares for opening We end the show with some messages from Spotify. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
49 min
This week, Fred, Liam, and Luke are answering YOUR construction industry related questions, mixed with some banter-fuelled answers and off-topic factoids. This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight 360 Capture here 👉 https://bit.ly/3PAlIxi Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
35 min
This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video " The Sphere Failed. Why Are They Building More? ". Together, we're discussing why cities around the world are building their own Spheres before the first one has even proven successful. Later in the episode, we cover: The Empire State Building Climbers (and memes) We end the show with an email from Jason. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
44 min
This week, we're digging into some recent construction news stories, including: Abu Dhabi’s Gehry-designed performing arts centre Oman’s agricultural city Light aircraft hits Beijing’s CITIC Tower This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight 360 Capture here 👉 https://bit.ly/3PAlIxi We end the show with an email from Sam. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
47 min
This week, we're digging into some recent construction news stories, including: Saudi Arabia’s new national tennis centre London’s 1 Undershaft renamed Obama center opens This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight 360 Capture here 👉 https://bit.ly/3PAlIxi We end the show with some brilliant comments from Spotify. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
43 min
This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video " Norway is Building The World's Deepest Mega-Tunnel ". Together, we're discussing how something big is happening under Norway. THIS is the story of The Rogfast Tunnel. This episode is sponsored by Procore. See how Procore AI can transform your next project here 👉 https://bit.ly/3SdvrdW Later in the episode, we cover: Albania’s major new skyscraper We end the show with an email from Ryan Fisch. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
50 min
This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video " This Will Be the Second Tallest Building Ever ". Together, we're asking if Dubai's 'Burj Azizi' will ever become the world's second tallest building. This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight 360 Capture here 👉 https://bit.ly/3PAlIxi Later in the episode, we cover: Shanghai’s new art gallery completes We end the show with an email from Sam M. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
40 min
This week, we're digging into some recent construction news stories, including: New York’s Penn Station plans move forward HS2 could cost £102BN Florida’s tallest new skyscraper tops out in Miami Buy Fred's book MEGA BUILDS now 👉 https://bit.ly/3Y63G6X We end the show with an email from Ryan Hopewell. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
49 min
This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video " This Subway Will Change Canada's Most Important City ". Together, we're discussing how Toronto is desperate for the Ontario Line to be a success. This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight 360 Capture here 👉 https://bit.ly/3PAlIxi Later in the episode, we cover: Sydney’s new cathedral We end the show with two emails from Jaden and William. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
33 min
This week, we're digging into some recent construction news stories, including: Vancouver’s first supertall skyscraper Ecuador’s tree-lined apartments Pre-order Fred's book MEGA BUILDS now 👉 https://bit.ly/3Y63G6X Join Fred for a special book-signing event in London on Thursday 21st May 2026, 7:30PM, at the Royal Geographical Society. Get your tickets here ! We end the show with an email from Dan. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
34 min
This week, we're digging into some recent construction news stories, including: New York’s 175 Park Avenue moves forward Nashville’s new performing arts centre This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight here 👉 https://bit.ly/4aS8GSH Join Fred for a special book-signing event in London on Thursday 21st May 2026, 7:30PM, at the Royal Geographical Society. Get your tickets here ! We end the show with an incredible question from Lucca. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
38 min
This week, we're discussing how teams are working to fix Chernobyl’s dome after Fred spoke on the topic live on Sky News . Pre-order Fred's book MEGA BUILDS now 👉 https://bit.ly/3Y63G6X Later in the episode, we cover: Dubai architects propose the Strait of Union We end the show with an email from Ryan. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
35 min
This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent smash-hit video " How the World’s Most Remote Mega Build Went Wrong ". Together, we're discussing a huge infrastructure project in the remote French island of Réunion. This is engineering on the edge. This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight here 👉 https://bit.ly/4aS8GSH WIN! We're giving you the chance to win a free trip to the ITER nuclear fusion construction site in France with Fred! You can enter now at this link ! We end the show with a few messages, including a look at 144 Vanderbilt, Brooklyn . Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
32 min
This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video " Vietnam’s $67BN High Speed Railway ". Together, we're discussing how Vietnam is about to build the largest infrastructure project in its history. Pre-order Fred's book MEGA BUILDS now 👉 https://bit.ly/3Y63G6X Later in the episode, we cover: Tour Triangle skyscraper approaches full height in Paris We end the show with a poignant Scottish Highlands themed email from Walter. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
43 min
This week, we're digging into our most anticipated projects from around the globe in 2026... the list contains: Shanghai Grand Opera House Jeddah Tower Sagrada Familia Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Obama Presidential Center This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight here 👉 https://bit.ly/4aS8GSH Later in the episode, we cover: Shenzhen’s bold new art museum WIN! We're giving you the chance to win a free trip to the ITER nuclear fusion construction site in France with Fred! You can enter now at this link ! We end the show with a Sydney Fish Market update from Sarah Jantscher. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
38 min
This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent smash-hit video " Switzerland’s $2BN Tunnel U-Turn ". Together, we're asking why Europe's new highway megaproject is in a sticky situation - this is the story of the Gotthard Road Tunnel. This episode is sponsored by Sage. Learn more about Sage Intacct Construction here 👉 https://bit.ly/3J8sVSk Later in the episode, we cover: Oklahoma’s $900M new NBA stadium WIN! We're giving you the chance to win a free trip to the ITER nuclear fusion construction site in France with Fred! You can enter now at this link ! We end the show with a Phoenix-themed email from Patrick. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
38 min
This week, we're digging into the recent news that Liverpool could be getting a 70-storey mixed-use skyscraper from Simpson Haugh Architects, which would form part of the city's wider £1BN Kings development. This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight here 👉 https://bit.ly/4aS8GSH Later in the episode, we cover: New towers set for Kazakhstan by SOM We end the show with some great emails from Samuel Galvin of Cork and Ryan Fisch. Join Fred for a special book-signing event in London on Thursday 21st May 2026, 7:30PM, at the Royal Geographical Society. Get your tickets here ! Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
41 min
This week, we're digging into Rotterdam's competition for a €240M new "climate landmark" — and the architectural competition for it is wild. This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight here 👉 https://bit.ly/4aS8GSH Later in the episode, we cover: Shenzhen's new natural history museum is taking shape We end the show with some excellent emails from Alexia and Johannes. Join Fred for a special book-signing event in London on Thursday 21st May 2026, 7:30PM, at the Royal Geographical Society. Get your tickets here ! Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
38 min
This week, we're digging into the news that after many revised designs and delays, New York City's 'Two World Trade Center' is finally going ahead . This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight here 👉 https://bit.ly/4aS8GSH Later in the episode, we cover: Heatherwick’s residential towers in South Korea New York’s Flatiron Building is becoming luxury flats We end the show with a thought-provoking Spotify comment from 'C'. Join Fred for a special book-signing event in London on Thursday 21st May 2026, 7:30PM, at the Royal Geographical Society. Get your tickets here ! Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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