The World's Best Construction Podcast Overbudget: Britain's $57BN Nuclear Nightmare - #129
Jan 23, 2025
Dive into the challenges of Hinkley Point C, Britain's massive nuclear project, plagued by budget overruns and delays. Explore innovative designs like Harvard's mass-timber building and a stunning cultural center by Zaha Hadid. Tune in for lively discussions on urban walkability contrasts between Boston and Los Angeles, along with quirky tales about recycling in the UK. The hosts candidly share their experiences with content creation in construction, highlighting the struggles of originality and the fight against plagiarism.
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Denied Access
- Liam Marsh wanted to cover Hinkley Point C for years, but the PR team repeatedly denied access.
- Now, they've finally covered it editorially.
Massive Scale
- Hinkley Point C, Europe's largest construction site, will power 6 million homes for 60 years.
- The site dwarfs older decommissioned plants and uses the world's largest land-based crane, "Big Carl."
Regulatory Delays
- British regulations required 7,000 alterations to the EPR reactors, causing significant delays.
- This included 35% more steel and 25% more concrete than comparable plants.