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The World's Best Construction Podcast

Arts, Design, Documentary, Society & Culture

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

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Design chart
#22
Episodes
210
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
43 min
On air since
2022
Latest episode
5 days ago

Episodes

210 episodes, newest first

  1. Why Finishing the Sagrada Família Is So Difficult - #209

    Season 1

    Show notes

    This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Why Finishing the Sagrada Família Is So Difficult". Together, we're discussing how Barcelona is finishing the world’s most-famous construction project, the Sagrada Família.

    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:

    • Armenia set for new Foster+Partners-designed skyscraper

    We end the show with an email from Lucca.

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    58 min
  2. Bugatti is Building a 60-Storey Skyscraper in Miami - #208

    Season 1

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    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 the show with some comments from Spotify and an HS2-related email from Aaron Goddard.

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    43 min
  3. Saudi Arabia’s NEOM Stadium is Quietly Shelved - #207

    Season 1

    Show notes

    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

    Included in the show is an incredibly topical NEOM related email from Jason.

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    45 min
  4. America Actually Built Something On Time and On Budget - #206

    Season 1

    Show notes

    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 how Procore can transform your next project here 👉 https://bit.ly/4dKYwFp

    Later in the episode, we cover:

    • Updated plans for New York’s Park Avenue
    • Vegas is adding a Boring Company station to the Allegiant Stadium

    We end the show with an email from Aaron McDowell.

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    1 hr 2 min
  5. The World's Most Beautiful Bridge Just Opened - #205

    Season 1

    Show notes

    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 👉 https://bit.ly/3PAlIxi

    Later in the episode, we cover:

    • Philadelphia’s new hockey and basketball arena

    We end the show with an Apple Podcasts review from QSWookie and an email from Rahim.

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    47 min
  6. Manhattan Builds (another) Stone Skyscraper - #204

    Season 1

    Show notes

    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 development

    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 emails from Marcus Mozley and Johannes Kotzee.

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    49 min
  7. Is Gordie Howe The Worst-Timed Bridge Opening Ever? - #203

    Season 1

    Show notes

    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 messages.

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    43 min
  8. The Race to Save the UK's Palace of Westminster - #202

    Season 1

    Show notes

    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 👉 https://bit.ly/3PAlIxi

    Later in the episode, we cover:

    • Elon Musk is building the world’s largest building
    • Waterline becomes the tallest skyscraper in Texas

    We end the show with an email from Darragh.

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    53 min
  9. Why New York Just Built a 1930s Skyscraper - #201

    Season 1

    Show notes

    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 Capture here 👉 https://bit.ly/3PAlIxi

    We end the show with an email from an anonymous sender.

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    38 min
  10. The 200th Episode Extravaganza - #200

    Season 1

    Show notes

    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

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    50 min
  11. The $12.5BN Airport That Will Overhaul World Travel - #199

    Season 1

    Show notes

    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.

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    43 min
  12. New York’s 2WTC Finally Breaks Ground - #198

    Season 1

    Show notes

    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.

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    43 min
  13. Listener Q&A Special - #197

    Season 1

    Show notes

    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

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    49 min
  14. The Sphere Failed. Why Are They Building More? - #196

    Season 1

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    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.

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    36 min
  15. Abu Dhabi’s Gehry-Designed Performing Arts Centre - #195

    Season 1

    Show notes

    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.

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    45 min
  16. Saudi Arabia’s New National Tennis Centre - #194

    Season 1

    Show notes

    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.

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    47 min
  17. Norway is Building The World's Deepest Mega-Tunnel - #193

    Season 1

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    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.

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    43 min
  18. This Will Be the Second Tallest Building Ever - #192

    Season 1

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    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.

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    51 min
  19. New York’s Penn Station Plans Move Forward - #191

    Season 1

    Show notes

    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

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    We end the show with an email from Ryan Hopewell.

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    40 min
  20. This Subway Will Change Canada's Most Important City - #190

    Season 1

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    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.

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    49 min