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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
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Saudi Arabia is Planting a Million Trees to Cool Riyadh - #211
This week, we had the privilege of recording in-person from a Central London studio! Together, we're digging into some recent construction news stories, including:Recapping the Construction Mental Health Summit …
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This week, we had the privilege of recording in-person from a Central London studio! Together, we're digging into some recent construction news stories, including:
- Recapping the Construction Mental Health Summit that took place earlier this week
- Saudi Arabia is planting more than a million trees to cool Riyadh
- Mercedes-Benz Places takes shape in Dubai
We end the show with a superb email from Ryan Hopewell.
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The Best Skyscraper of 2026 - #210
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:China’s Sany …
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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:
- China’s Sany IROOTECH Headquarters in Guangzhou, China has been named the best skyscraper of 2026
- Milan’s San Siro Stadium replacement unveiled
This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight 360 Capture here 👉 https://bit.ly/3PAlIxi
We end the show with a fun email from Lewis.
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Why Finishing the Sagrada Família Is So Difficult - #209
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 …
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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:
We end the show with an email from Lucca.
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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 …
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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:
Included in the show with some comments from Spotify and an HS2-related email from Aaron Goddard.
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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 shelvedFurther delays to Heathrow’s third runwayThis episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn …
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This week, we're digging into some recent construction news stories, including:
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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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 …
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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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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 …
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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:
We end the show with an Apple Podcasts review from QSWookie and an email from Rahim.
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Manhattan Builds (another) Stone Skyscraper - #204
Get your Mega Builds London Event tickets HERE: https://www.procore.com/en-gb/events/b1m/londonThis week, we're digging into some recent construction news stories, including:Manhattan builds (another) stone …
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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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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 VegasAmerica’s tallest timber office buildingWe …
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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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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 …
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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:
We end the show with an email from Darragh.
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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 SkyscraperBeijing’s new Z8 Tower to start constructionShenzhen’s natural history museum …
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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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The 200th Episode Extravaganza - #200
This week, we're celebrating our 200th episode with:A special listener Q&AA decent-enough construction quizAnd we go over some podcast highlightsGet in touch! [email protected] Hosted on Acast …
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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]
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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 …
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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:
We end the show with an email from Ryan.
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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 groundLondon’s BT Tower to become a hotelShanghai Grand Opera House prepares for openingWe end the …
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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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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 …
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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! [email protected]
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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 …
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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:
We end the show with an email from Jason.
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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 centreOman’s agricultural cityLight aircraft hits Beijing’s CITIC TowerThis episode is …
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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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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 centreLondon’s 1 Undershaft renamedObama center opensThis episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn …
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This week, we're digging into some recent construction news stories, including:
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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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 …
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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:
We end the show with an email from Ryan Fisch.
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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 …
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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:
We end the show with an email from Sam M.
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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 forwardHS2 could cost £102BNFlorida’s tallest new skyscraper tops out in MiamiBuy Fred's book …
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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.
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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 …
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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:
We end the show with two emails from Jaden and William.
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Vancouver’s First Supertall Skyscraper - #189
This week, we're digging into some recent construction news stories, including:Vancouver’s first supertall skyscraperEcuador’s tree-lined apartmentsPre-order Fred's book MEGA BUILDS now 👉 …
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This week, we're digging into some recent construction news stories, including:
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.
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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 forwardNashville’s new performing arts centreThis episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more …
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This week, we're digging into some recent construction news stories, including:
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.
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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/3Y63G6XLater in the episode, we …
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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:
We end the show with an email from Ryan.
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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 …
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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.
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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 …
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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:
We end the show with a poignant Scottish Highlands themed email from Walter.
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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 TowerSagrada Familia Lucas Museum of Narrative ArtObama …
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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:
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.
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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 …
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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:
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.
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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 …
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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:
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! [email protected]
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