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The World's Best Construction Podcast

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! [email protected] http://www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

  1. Bugatti is Building a 60-Storey Skyscraper in Miami - #208

    Attend the Construction Mental Health Summit at London's Science Museum on 10th November by reserving your space here! This week, we're digging into some recent construction news stories, including: Bugatti is building a 60-storey skyscraper in Miami York’s £2BN transformation plan Included in…

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  2. Saudi Arabia’s NEOM Stadium is Quietly Shelved - #207

    This week, we're digging into some recent construction news stories, including: Saudi Arabia’s NEOM Stadium is quietly shelved Further delays to Heathrow’s third runway This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight 360 Capture here 👉 https://bit.ly/3PAlIxi…

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  3. America Actually Built Something On Time and On Budget - #206

    This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "America Actually Built Something On Time and On Budget" with the help of Procore's Andy Rampton. Together, we're discussing how New York rebuilt a railway without stopping trains - this is the story of replacing NYC's Park Avenue Viaduct. See...

  4. The World's Most Beautiful Bridge Just Opened - #205

    This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "The World's Most Beautiful Bridge Just Opened". Together, we're discussing how Taiwan's Danjiang Bridge is no ordinary bridge. This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight 360 Capture here 👉...

  5. Manhattan Builds (another) Stone Skyscraper - #204

    Get your Mega Builds London Event tickets HERE: https://www.procore.com/en-gb/events/b1m/london This week, we're digging into some recent construction news stories, including: Manhattan builds (another) stone skyscraper Shenzhen’s latest hotel – in the 480M North Bund Center Miami’s colourful new...

  6. Is Gordie Howe The Worst-Timed Bridge Opening Ever? - #203

    This week, we're digging into some recent construction news stories, including: Is Gordie Howe the worst-timed bridge opening ever? The A’s stadium takes shape in Vegas America’s tallest timber office building We end the show with a hilarious email from Kuldeep Meena as well as some other good...

  7. The Race to Save the UK's Palace of Westminster - #202

    This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Can The Houses of Parliament Be Saved?". Together, we're discussing how The clock is ticking to save the UK's Houses of Parliament. This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight 360 Capture here 👉...

  8. Why New York Just Built a 1930s Skyscraper - #201

    This week, we're digging into some recent construction news stories, including: Why New York Just Built a 1930s Skyscraper Beijing’s new Z8 Tower to start construction Shenzhen’s natural history museum completes This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight 360...

  9. The 200th Episode Extravaganza - #200

    This week, we're celebrating our 200th episode with: A special listener Q&A A decent-enough construction quiz And we go over some podcast highlights Get in touch! [email protected] www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  10. The $12.5BN Airport That Will Overhaul World Travel - #199

    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...

  11. New York’s 2WTC Finally Breaks Ground - #198

    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! [email protected]…

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  12. Listener Q&A Special - #197

    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!...

  13. The Sphere Failed. Why Are They Building More? - #196

    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...

  14. Abu Dhabi’s Gehry-Designed Performing Arts Centre - #195

    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 👉...

  15. Saudi Arabia’s New National Tennis Centre - #194

    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…

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  16. Norway is Building The World's Deepest Mega-Tunnel - #193

    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...

  17. This Will Be the Second Tallest Building Ever - #192

    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...

  18. New York’s Penn Station Plans Move Forward - #191

    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...

  19. This Subway Will Change Canada's Most Important City - #190

    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 👉...

  20. Vancouver’s First Supertall Skyscraper - #189

    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,...

  21. New York’s 175 Park Avenue Moves Forward - #188

    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...

  22. How Teams Are Working to Fix Chernobyl’s Dome - #187

    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...

  23. How the World’s Most Remote Mega Build Went Wrong - #186

    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...

  24. Vietnam’s $67BN High Speed Railway - #185

    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…

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  25. Projects we're Obsessed with in 2026 - #184

    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...

  26. Switzerland’s $2BN Tunnel U-Turn - #183

    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...

  27. A 70-Storey Skyscraper in Liverpool? - #182

    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 👉...

  28. Rotterdam's Latest Architectural Competition is Unhinged - #181

    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...

  29. NYC's Two World Trade Center is Finally Going Ahead - #180

    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:...

  30. The Greatest Projects London Never Had - #179

    This week, we're digging into the greatest projects London never had - a topic based on this brilliant recent article on our website. This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight here 👉 https://bit.ly/4aS8GSH Later in the episode, we cover: The Sagrada Familia...

  31. Vietnam is Building the World’s Biggest Stadium - #178

    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! This week we're covering the latest news in construction, including: Vietnam is building the world’s biggest stadium London’s Liverpool Street Station...

  32. Why India Built a $2BN Airport in a Swamp - #177

    This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "India Just Built an Airport in a Swamp". Together, we're discussing if India really built Navi Mumbai International in the worst place possible? Pre-order Fred's book MEGA BUILDS now 👉 https://bit.ly/3Y63G6X Later in the episode, we cover:...

  33. The Skyscraper That Ruined Paris - #176

    This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "The Skyscraper That Ruined Paris". Together, we're discussing the 'Tour Montparnasse' and asking ourselves, "is it really that bad?" Pre-order Fred's book MEGA BUILDS now 👉 https://bit.ly/3Y63G6X Later in the episode, we cover: RIBA President...

  34. Why the Bills Refuse to Build a Roof on New Highmark Stadium - #175

    This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Why the Bills Refuse to Build a Roof on New Highmark Stadium". Together, we're discussing how much of an economic giant American football is - however, as modern stadiums go, the 'Bills' aren't exactly following the NFL blueprint. Pre-order...

  35. Why Britain Approved China's London Mega Embassy - #174

    This week we're covering the latest news in construction, including: UK Government approves China’s mega-embassy in London Sydney’s new fish market completes Dubai’s orb-topped skyscraper Pre-order Fred's book MEGA BUILDS now 👉 https://bit.ly/3Y63G6X We end the show with a Disneyland/Walt Disney...

  36. DC’s $2BN Stadium, Ethiopia’s New Airport & Dubai’s Mercedes-Benz City - #173

    This week we're covering the latest news in construction, including: Washington DC’s $2BN new stadium Ethiopia’s $12BN new airport Mercedes-Benz branded city planned for Dubai This episode is sponsored by Sage. Learn more about Sage Intacct Construction here 👉 https://bit.ly/3J8sVSk We end the...

  37. Work Resumes on the World's Next Tallest Building, the Jeddah Tower - #172

    This week we're covering the latest news in construction, including: Construction progresses on Jeddah Tower Brisbane 2032 Olympic Stadium unveiled Lucas Museum of Narrative Art to Complete in 2026 Pre-order Fred's book MEGA BUILDS now 👉 https://bit.ly/3Y63G6X We end the show with an email from...

  38. Is The LINE Really Dead? - #171

    This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent smash-hit video "Is The Line Really Dead?". Together, we're discussing if Saudi Arabia's mega build can survive 2026. Pre-order Fred's book MEGA BUILDS now 👉 https://bit.ly/3Y63G6X Later in the episode, we cover: Atlassian’s headquarters rising in...

  39. The Big Fat Construction Quiz of 2025 - #170

    This week, the QUIZ returns with a special variety gameshow episode covering 2025 in construction. Enjoy one of our funniest and unhinged episodes yet! Get in touch! [email protected] www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  40. The Construction Videos That Defined 2025 - #169

    This week, we're looking back at the catalogue of videos that The B1M has produced in 2025 and picking our favourites. This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s design and detailing solutions here 👉 https://bit.ly/45Q3hdR Later in the episode, we cover: Italy set for a…

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  41. Inside Europe’s New Mega-Tunnel Under The Alps - #168

    This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Inside Europe’s New Mega-Tunnel Under The Alps". Together, we discuss Fred's trip to BENEATH The Alps as we chat about one of the world's biggest megabuilds. This episode is sponsored by Sky Systemz. Learn more about Sky Systemz here 👉...

  42. The Epic Engineering Behind America's New Stadium - #167

    This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "The Epic Engineering Behind America's New Stadium". Could the Tennessee Titans' new Nissan Stadium host the NFL's Super Bowl? This episode is sponsored by Sage. Learn more about Sage Intacct Construction here 👉 https://bit.ly/3J8sVSk Later in...

  43. The World's Tallest Megadam Will Block Central Asia - #166

    This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "The World's Tallest Megadam Will Block Central Asia". Together, we discuss how Tajikistan is finally finishing a Soviet-era mega build. This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s design and detailing solutions here 👉...

  44. Inside The $3BN Mega-Lab That Will Change The World - #165

    This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Inside The $3BN Mega-Lab That Will Change The World". Together, we discuss what 13 nations are building in the south of Sweden. Spoiler - it's fascinating. Later in the episode, we cover: Grand Egyptian Museum opens =...

  45. Cambodia's New Airport Opens, Chicago's Lake Station Overhaul and more... - #164

    This week we're covering the latest news in construction, including: Techno International Airport officially opens in Cambodia = https://www.instagram.com/p/DQE5M7hjcoc/?img_index=1 Chicago’s State/Lake Station set for an overhaul = https://www.instagram.com/p/DPwmRKnDbLL/?img_index=1 John…

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  46. Why Canada Blasted a Huge Hole Outside its Parliament - #163

    This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Why Canada Blasted a Huge Hole Outside its Parliament". Together, we discuss the insane engineering behind Canada's biggest ever building upgrade. This episode is sponsored by Sage. Learn more about Sage Intacct Construction here 👉...

  47. Serbia’s Zaha Hadid Skyscraper, Gordie Howe Bridge Update, & Singapore’s New Waterfront Venue - #162

    This week we're covering the latest news in construction, including: Singapore’s 30,000 seat new outdoor venue = https://www.instagram.com/p/DPgqHDkAqAK/?img_index=1 Serbia’s Zaha Hadid designed skyscraper = https://www.instagram.com/p/DPorYSsDT2x/?img_index=1 Gordie Howe Bridge nears completion…

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  48. Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands Adds a Fourth Tower and London’s 130 Fenchurch Street Skyscraper - #161

    This week we're covering the latest news in construction, including: Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands adding a fourth tower = https://www.instagram.com/p/DPjR0O_DMjj/?img_index=1 London’s 130 Fenchurch Street skyscraper = https://www.instagram.com/p/DPcRBL1DWH_/?img_index=1 We end the show with…

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  49. Manchester United Scraps Stadium Design, and Do Logo's Belong on Skyscrapers? - #160

    This week we're covering the latest news in construction, including: Manchester United scraps its stadium’s circus tent = https://www.instagram.com/p/DPJc0RxjUR9/?img_index=1 Hangzhou’s Golden Sands Lake Grand Theatre = https://www.instagram.com/p/DOy9_B-DdRQ/?img_index=1 Huge sinkhole opens up...

  50. Baghdad's New District, Santander's New Miami Skyscraper, and Riyadh's Expo 2030 Site - #159

    This week we're covering the latest news in construction, including: Baghdad's New District "Sustainable Forest" = https://www.instagram.com/p/DOtfziNjaHM/ Santander's New Miami Skyscraper = https://www.instagram.com/p/DOF9kkLDcq3/ Riyadh's Expo 2030 Site =…

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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! [email protected]

http://www.TheB1M.com

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