Best The B1M Podcasts (2024)

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Inside the High-Security Fortress That’s Heating Paris - #104 55:08

2d ago55:08

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This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Inside the High-Security Fortress That’s Heating Paris". Fred went inside the Equinix data centre that's heating the 2024 Olympic training pool in Paris. During the discussion, we’re joined by Andrew Higgins who is Director of Sustainability and Master Planning for EMEA at Equinix. Later in the …

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The Crucial Skyscraper Test You've Never Heard Of - #103 46:52

10d ago46:52

46:52

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "The Crucial Skyscraper Test You've Never Heard Of". This is where the world's biggest skyscrapers are put to the test - any guesses at where this facility is? Later in the episode, we cover: Obama presidential centre tops out in Chicago = https://www.instagram.com/p/C8iuKRfPlqC/?img_index=1 Huge…

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Why Soviet-Era Nuclear Plants Are Being Dismantled - #102 40:21

24d ago40:21

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This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Why Soviet-Era Nuclear Plants Are Being Dismantled". Step inside the complex world of nuclear decommissioning. This episode is sponsored by Trimble Construction. Learn more about Trimble's Tekla software and the 2024 Tekla UK award entries: https://bit.ly/3zby8mT Later in the episode, we cover: …

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The Race to Fix Australia’s Failed Dam - #101 40:09

1M ago40:09

40:09

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "The Race to Fix Australia’s Failed Dam". The ironically named "Paradise Dam" in Queensland, Australia is doomed. This episode is sponsored by Trimble Construction. Learn more about Trimble's Tekla software and the 2024 Tekla UK award entries: https://bit.ly/3zby8mT Later in the episode, we cover…

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The 100th Episode - #100 1:10:38

1M ago1:10:38

1:10:38

This week, we're celebrating our hundredth episode with a special 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' style quiz and an open Q&A. This special episode is sponsored by Trimble Construction. Learn more about Viewpoint Field View here: https://bit.ly/3VdVXBH Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…

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Why Construction Needs to Talk About Mental Health - #99 42:14

2M ago42:14

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This week, Fred is joined by Procore's Sasha Reed to discuss mental health in construction as part of our Get Construction Talking initiative. Learn more about the global Get Construction Talking initiative - https://www.getconstructiontalking.org/ Watch the video-version of the discussion here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzZUUdc84Sg Get in t…

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Is This $4BN Megaproject Pointless? - #98 44:36

2M ago44:36

44:36

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Is This $4BN Megaproject Pointless?". Stockholm is in a race to fix it's traffic congestion. But will this expensive road tunnel really work in the Swedish capital? Later in the episode, we cover: Lord’s Cricket Ground set for an overhaul = https://www.instagram.com/p/C7BSFpNs0t_/?img_index=1 Ri…

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The World’s Most Expensive Site - #97 44:23

2M ago44:23

44:23

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "The Skyscraper Built on The World’s Most Expensive Site". Land in Hong Kong is expensive - very expensive. But this didn't stop Zaha Hadid architects from possibly designing the world’s curviest skyscraper. Later in the episode, we cover: The Chicago Bears $4.2BN new home = https://www.instagram…

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The $3BN Plan to Connect Southeast Asia - #96 39:00

2M ago39:00

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This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "The $3BN Plan to Connect Southeast Asia". Singapore and Malaysia are closely connected in many ways - but THIS might be the world's most important rail link. Later in the episode, we cover: Toronto announces 4 new skyscrapers = https://www.instagram.com/p/C6Oehw3scct/?img_index=1 Updated plans f…

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How to Build a 2KM Skyscraper - #95 45:37

2M ago45:37

45:37

This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest video "Experts Explain Saudi Arabia’s 2KM Skyscraper". Together, the lads react to the news that Saudi Arabia are planning to build a 2KM skyscraper - potentially the tallest building/structure ever created. We give our opinions and ask if this could this actually be built? Later in the episode, we cov…

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Europe's Megaproject to Replace Russian Railways - #94 42:46

3M ago42:46

42:46

This week, Fred's away so it's just Liam & Luke and we're digging into The B1M's latest video "Europe's Megaproject to Replace Russian Railways". Together, we investigate the huge new high-speed rail line across three former Soviet states; Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Later in the episode, we cover: Shenzhen’s latest supertall skyscraper officia…

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How Rectangular TBMs Work - #93 37:56

3M ago37:56

37:56

This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest video "Redeveloping the World’s Most Terrifying Airport". Hong Kong is one of the world's most well-known city's; massive skyscrapers, massive density, and massive challenges to build infrastructure. However, we’ve never seen construction tech like this before… Later in the episode, we cover: Saudi Ara…

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The Plan to Save New York's Emptiest Building - #92 41:02

3M ago41:02

41:02

This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest video "The Plan to Save New York's Emptiest Building". This topic is all about one of the world's most photographed buildings that's hiding in plain sight... but have YOU heard of it? New York is transforming one of its most iconic but rarely-seen towers. This episode was sponsored by James Hardie. Lea…

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Inside The World's Most Remote Infrastructure Project - #91 51:52

4M ago51:52

51:52

This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest longform video "Inside The World's Most Remote Infrastructure Project". Fred tells us about his first-hand experience of discovering the incredible infrastructure of the Faroe Islands. This episode is absolutely epic. This episode was sponsored by James Hardie. Learn more about their diverse range of p…

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This $45BN Megaproject Will Forever Change Paris - #90 44:30

4M ago44:30

44:30

This week, we're hopping over the English channel and digging into The B1M's latest video "This $45BN Megaproject Will Forever Change Paris". In the construction & infrastructure world, the French capital has been incredibly busy of late - but even then, the Grand Paris Express is a once-in-a-century megaproject. This episode was sponsored by James…

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Sydney’s $64BN Mega Railway - #89 40:00

4M ago40:00

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This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest video "Sydney’s $64BN Mega Railway". Sydney, Australia is building one of the world's biggest suburban rail projects. G'day Sydney Metro. This episode was sponsored by Trimble Construction! Learn more about Viewpoint Field View here - https://bit.ly/3v2oEZs Later in the episode, we cover: A new expansi…

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The Insane Engineering of London’s $5BN Super Sewer - #88 49:28

4M ago49:28

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This week, we're keeping it local and digging into The B1M's latest video "The Insane Engineering of London’s $5BN Super Sewer". This topic has it all; Victorian sewer systems overflowing, construction in one of the world's busiest city's, and a famous river flowing through the middle - something big is taking shape under London. This episode was s…

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The $1BN Plan to Fix Paris’ Dirty Secret - #87 39:26

4M ago39:26

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This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest video "The $1BN Plan to Fix Paris’ Dirty Secret". In preparation for the Olympic Games being hosted in Paris this year, the city has a $1.5BN clean-up plan that's in-seine (see what we did there? aha!) This episode was sponsored by Trimble Construction! Learn more about Viewpoint Field View here - http…

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Why Japan is Hollowing Out a Mountain - #86 57:13

5M ago57:13

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This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest video "Why Japan is Hollowing Out a Mountain". Japan is building something HUGE inside a mountain, and we ask why? This is the KAMIOKANDE saga - possibly one of our most fascinating (and scientific) pieces of discussion. This episode was sponsored by James Hardie. Learn more about their diverse range o…

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The $42BN Plan to Rebuild the World’s Unluckiest City - #85 42:16

5M ago42:16

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This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest video "The $42BN Plan to Rebuild the World’s Unluckiest City". Christchurch, New Zealand was nearly wiped off the map in 2011, this is the story of how an entire city was rebuilt from scratch. Later in the episode, we cover: New York’s Freedom Plaza skyscrapers = https://www.instagram.com/p/C3SchqLMICE…

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The $7BN Mega-Tunnels You've Never Heard Of - #84 45:09

5M ago45:09

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This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest video "The $7BN Mega-Tunnels You've Never Heard Of". Fred journeys inside one of Europe's most impressive (and lesser known) megaprojects in Antwerp, Belgium. Later in the episode, we cover: Mercedes unveils its supertall skyscraper in Dubai = https://www.instagram.com/p/C20V-APMCvB/?img_index=1 New Yo…

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Why Russia Tried to Block This Canal - #83 42:55

5M ago42:55

42:55

This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest video "Why Russia Tried to Block This Canal". The Vistula Canal in Poland is more than just a piece of infrastructure. Later in the episode, we cover: Italy’s vineyard-topped airport = https://www.instagram.com/theb1m/p/C2xfiF0MCYf/?img_index=1 Updated renders of London’s One Undershaft = https://www.i…

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The Race to Save the Panama Canal - #82 48:15

6M ago48:15

48:15

This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest video "The Race to Save the Panama Canal". Arguably, the Panama Canal is one of the globes vital pieces of infrastructure, but recently it's been facing some serious issues. Can the world's most important canal be saved before it runs dry? Together, we break it all down. Later in the episode, we cover:…

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Hawaii's $10BN Railway Across Paradise - #81 42:36

6M ago42:36

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This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest video "Hawaii's $10BN Railway Across Paradise". Honolulu has a $10BN new railway – but it's far from complete. Later in the episode, we cover: Shenzhen’s new snow world = https://www.instagram.com/p/C2NXh9UsXLi/?img_index=1 Latest construction progress on the Gordie Howe Intl Bridge = https://www.insta…

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The $140BN Race to Build America's First High-Speed Railway - #80 49:35

6M ago49:35

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This week, we're digging into one of The B1M's biggest recent videos "The $140BN Race to Build America's First High-Speed Railway". Historically, the USA has been a monolith in rail infrastructure, but not so much in the modern era. That might just be changing... this new plan for a US bullet train might actually work. Later in the episode, we cove…

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How (and Why) India Built the World’s Biggest Office - #79 47:12

6M ago47:12

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This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest video "How (and Why) India Built the World’s Biggest Office" - that's right, the world's biggest office isn't in Washington DC, Bucharest, or Shanghai, it's in Surat, Gujarat, India. Together, we dive into the absolutely massive Surat Diamond Bourse. Later in the episode, we cover: Dubai’s supertall Me…

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Top 10 Construction Projects Completing in 2024 - #78 1:04:00

6M ago1:04:00

1:04:00

It's a brand new year, and this week we're chatting about The B1M's latest video "Top 10 Projects Completing in 2024". It's going to be a huge year for global construction - from Paris to Taiwan. The lads get stuck in to it all! Later in the episode, we cover: Bhutan’s Mindfulness City = https://www.instagram.com/p/C1Fg0bTMiS8/?img_index=1 Saudi Ar…

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The Big Fat QUIZ of 2023 - #77 45:07

7M ago45:07

45:07

This week we have one of our most special episodes of the year for you; THE BIG FAT QUIZ OF 2023*! Fred and Liam go head-to-head to test their construction knowledge in FIVE different categories: the skyscraper category, the infrastructure category, The B1M category, the History category, and the pop-culture category. *okay, not ALL of the question…

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The SECRET Architecture of America's $1BN Fortress - #76 44:50

7M ago44:50

44:50

This week, we're looking at a project closer to home and digging into a recent B1M video "The Secret Security of America's London Embassy". This is how the US built its most hi-tech and controversial embassy here in the UK. Would you move from Central London to South London? The lads have strong opinions on this one... Later in the episode, we cove…

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The Skyscraper That ENDED New York's Billionaires' Row - #75 59:08

7M ago59:08

59:08

This week, we're digging into the The B1M's latest long form video "The Skyscraper That Ended New York's Billionaires' Row". The rise of the skinny-scraper has been a phenomenon in the Big Apple... but the rise of 220 Central Park South is unlike anything New York City has ever seen before. Later in the episode, we cover: America’s $5BN hospital up…

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The $1BN Megaproject to SAVE California - #74 48:45

7M ago48:45

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This week, we're digging into the The B1M's latest video "The $1BN Megaproject to Save California". The Golden State is the USA's largest by population with a massive economy to go alongside it. However more recently, droughts in the state are affecting Californian agriculture and much more... meet the new infrastructure tackling California's water…

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The SECRET RULE Keeping Sydney Short - #73 51:48

8M ago51:48

51:48

This week, we're digging into the The B1M's latest video "The Secret Rule Keeping Sydney Short". Sydney, Australia is one of the largest cities in the Southern Hemisphere. Despite having some of the most recognisable landmarks on the globe, Sydney hasn't really built BIG... but the city's skyline is about to get a whole lot taller. Later in the epi…

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Inside REAL MADRID’s $1BN Stadium Upgrade - #72 50:48

8M ago50:48

50:48

This week, the lads are reunited after a busy few weeks. Together, they're digging into The B1M's latest video "Inside Real Madrid's $1BN Stadium Upgrade". What was already one of Europe’s most famous grounds has had an incredible facelift... this is how how the Santiago Bernabéu was reborn. Later in the episode, we cover: London is (Not) Re-Buildi…

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Turning LAS VEGAS Into an F1 TRACK - #71 51:13

8M ago51:13

51:13

This week, Luke is ill and Liam is still honeymooning, so Fred is joined by Senior Content Producer Ian Parkin to take on the topic of Las Vegas' F1 track... that's right, Sin City is about to become Spin City. WARNING: this episode may contain an unhealthy amount of puns & Dad-jokes. Also, the WINNER of Construction Story of the Year is announced!…

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Fred Vs Luke TRIVIA Showdown - #70 1:16:18

8M ago1:16:18

1:16:18

This week, Fred and Luke are taking advantage of Liam being away for his wedding and are going head-to-head in a construction trivia showdown. With Liam out of the picture, there will definitely be no cheating or Googling for answers! Who will come out on top...? Later in the episode, we cover: Sydney’s Quay Quarter Tower named 2023’s best skyscrap…

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The BATTLE To Save New York's Oldest Skyscrapers - #69 50:50

9M ago50:50

50:50

This week, the lads are reunited and are covering The B1M's latest video: "Why New York Demolishes its Best Buildings". The questions is, specifically, how long can a structure like the Woolworth Building survive? Later in the episode, we cover: Saudi Arabia’s dramatic mountain hotels = https://www.instagram.com/p/Cybzioissrx/?img_index=1 Sydney Op…

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Get Construction Talking LIVE from London - #68 56:16

9M ago56:16

56:16

This week, we have a special show for you. This episode features the panel discussion that took place at our debut 'Get Construction Talking' event that happened on 12th July 2023 at Ham Yard Theatre, London. The panel discussion features Procore CEO Tooey Courtemanche, The B1M founder Fred Mills, award-winning engineer Yewande Akinola MBE and Loga…

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Australia's $125 BILLION New Railway - #67 43:23

9M ago43:23

43:23

This week, Luke is ill so Fred & Liam are covering The B1M's latest video: "Australia is Building a $125BN Mega-Railway". Melbourne's metro upgrade is on a scale we’ve never seen before. Later in the episode, we cover: Melbourne’s 600 Collins Street skyscraper = https://www.instagram.com/p/CyLzu3xM6UL/?img_index=1 Latest construction progress on Th…

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The Mystery of Dubai's FROZEN Mega-Wheel - #66 55:48

9M ago55:48

55:48

This week we're covering The B1M's latest video: "The Mystery of Dubai's Frozen Mega-Wheel". Dubai is the home of the world's biggest and tallest Ferris wheel - the "Ain Dubai". BUT there's a twist... the wheel hasn't operated since March 2022. Later in the episode, we cover: Supertall Zaha Hadid skyscraper announced for Saudi Arabia = https://www.…

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Have These SUPERCAR Skyscrapers Gone Too Far? - #65 1:04:40

9M ago1:04:40

1:04:40

This week we're covering The B1M's latest video: "Have These Supercar Skyscrapers Gone Too Far?". In Miami, Dubai, and NYC there are skyscrapers designed by luxury car brands such as Porsche, Bentley, and Aston Martin - yes, that's right... welcome to the age of the supercar skyscraper. Later in the episode, we cover: U2 open the Las Vegas Sphere =…

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Who Should Live on GROUND ZERO? - #64 1:04:18

10M ago1:04:18

1:04:18

This week we start the show catching up with Fred after his trip to Chicago where he interviewed Olympic legend Michael Phelps at Procore's Groundbreak event and championed The B1M and Procore's joint mental health initiative: "Get Construction Talking". We then get into a juicy rant about the UK's latest HS2 news. THEN we get into our main topic, …

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Building The World’s BIGGEST Ever Cruise Ship - #63 38:40

10M ago38:40

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This week we're looking at a construction project that’s 365 metres, has 2,800 rooms, weighs 250,000 gross tonnes and has 22 elevators – if it were a building it would be absolutely massive. Behold... this is the "Icon of the Seas" - the world's largest cruise ship. Later in the episode, we cover: Dusseldorf’s new high rise development: https://www…

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Italy's $12BN Bridge MYSTERY - #62 47:00

10M ago47:00

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This week we're heading to Italy - specifically, Sicily - to talk about the B1M's latest video on the Strait of Messina MEGA bridge. Will Italy ever build this engineering masterpiece? Later in the episode, we cover: Real Madrid’s revamped stadium and retractable pitch: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cw22ZkRMI3m/ Jungle-inspired offices in Tulum: http…

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The BATTLE To Build India's First Bullet Train - #61 54:15

10M ago54:15

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This week we're heading to the newly crowned most populated country in the world... INDIA. India is working on a high-speed rail system - their own "bullet train". However, the rail project is a bit behind schedule. Later in the episode, we cover: The UK’s RAAC concrete issue: https://www.theb1m.com/video/raac-concrete-60-seconds Harley Davidson’s …

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The Quiz REMATCH - #60 1:09:40

11M ago1:09:40

1:09:40

This week we have another special episode for you... IT'S THE REMATCH QUIZ! Fred and Liam go head-to-head to test their knowledge on 5 construction-related categories. Play along at home! Later in the episode, we cover: Paris' Olympic Aquatic Centre nearing completion: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwQuC7AMc49/?img_index=1 FOUR Frankfurt nearing comp…

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How To Build a SPY HQ - #59 44:05

11M ago44:05

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If you've seen a 007 film in recent years, you've probably seen the SIS or MI6 Building. This week we explore how Britain built its landmark SPY HEADQUARTERS. Later in the episode, we chat about a mountain-inspired housing development in the Netherlands designed by MVRDV. Also in the news, we look at AI-generated designs for cliffside buildings in …

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Australia's $6.3 BILLION New Railway Explained - #58 45:39

11M ago45:39

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This week we’re heading DOWN UNDER to Brisbane, Australia to cover The B1M's latest video: "The Race to Build a $6.3BN Railway for the Olympics". This massive infrastructure project will help put Brisbane on par with Melbourne and Sydney. Later in the episode, we chat about London's newly approved "One North Quay" - a 23-storey life sciences labora…

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The Race to Replace a CRACKED DAM - #57 56:50

11M ago56:50

56:50

This week we’re heading to Switzerland to cover The B1M's latest video. The country is building a dam in front of a dam - yes, you read that right. Fred and some of the video team went on location to get more answers, which lead to a DAM good chat. Later in the episode, we look at Zaha Hadid’s futuristic newly approved skyscraper in Xian, China. Al…

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The Building That BROKE Taipei - #56 55:39

12M ago55:39

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This week we’re heading to Taipei, Taiwan to talk about a building that's over budget, a decade under construction and one of Asia's most important cultural buildings - the controversial Taipei Performing Arts Centre. Later in the episode, we cover two interesting bits of construction news: 5 World Trade Center has been given the green light in Low…

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Summer QUIZ Special - #55 1:08:11

12M ago1:08:11

1:08:11

This week we have a very special episode for you... IT'S THE SUMMER QUIZ SPECIAL! Fred, Liam, and Luke are going head-to-head to test their construction knowledge on this years projects and beyond. It's unhinged, educational, cheeky, and superb in all the best ways. We end the show with an email from top Canadian; Nathan Williams. Get in touch! Pod…

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