The World's Best Construction Podcast

This week, LUKE'S BACK and we're digging into The B1M's recent video "The Insane Tunnels Under Big Ben". Together, we breakdown the construction of Central London's Portcullis House AND Westminster Underground station upgrade - this not your average construction project!Later in the episode, we cover:Osaka 2025 Expo opens = https://www.instagram.com/p/DIJbYlLsKEi/?img_index=1Hungary’s new Natural History Museum = https://www.instagram.com/p/DH83II1Mgl-/?img_index=1We end the show with an email from Kaleb Phipps and Ryan Fisch, as well as a handful of comments from Spotify.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Explore Greece's ambitious $3BN metro system and the challenges posed by archaeological discoveries. Delve into a stunning Zaha Hadid-designed sports center in China and the expansion of Athens' airport, focusing on its soothing design. Discuss the seismic risks faced by skyscrapers in Bangkok and share personal stories about earthquakes. Enjoy light-hearted reflections on quirky train journeys while engaging with listener feedback. It's a fascinating blend of architecture, history, and human experience!

This week dives into the ambitious plan to demolish the International Space Station with a specially modified SpaceX rocket. The conversation touches on innovative skyscraper designs, including Zaha Hadid's striking project in Tbilisi and Adelaide's first-ever skyscraper. The hosts explore the engineering challenges of the ISS and contemplate the future of space amidst rising debris concerns. With humor and insights, they navigate the complex relationship between urban development and environmental impacts, making serious topics fun and engaging.

The hosts dive into America's crumbling rail infrastructure, underscoring the urgent need for repairs. They reflect on the absurdities faced by Amtrak amid red tape and funding woes while comparing U.S. rail to Europe's efficient systems. A controversial £2 billion stadium project for Manchester United sparks debates on design and community impact. They also explore renovation plans for Seoul's Coex Convention Center, blending architecture with personal travel anecdotes. Light-hearted travel stories and amusing historical finds add a fun twist!

This week, Fred and Liam dig into The B1M's latest video, all about "The $17BN Plan to Make Iraq a Logistics Superpower". Luke is sadly unwell this week. We wish him all the best for a speedy recovery! Later in the episode, we cover:Bhutan's new airport - https://www.instagram.com/p/DG052lOM5G9/?img_index=1London’s 85 Gracechurch Street skyscraper hitting Roman ruins - https://www.instagram.com/p/DG_nzFRsS4J/?img_index=1Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Why Berlin Built a $7BN Empty Airport". Luke is away for this episode, so Fred and Liam breakdown the turbulent 30-year journey of Brandenburg Airport, in Berlin, Germany.Later in the episode, we cover:Naples set to get a major new district = https://www.instagram.com/p/DGlO2yhsXg_/?img_index=1London’s £4.5BN super sewer is now fully connected = https://www.instagram.com/p/DGY2rucuduK/?img_index=1We end the show with an email from Tim Cooper.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The construction of a controversial highway from China to Russia is under intense scrutiny. Georgia's intriguing cultural narrative is blended with discussions on infrastructure and rugby. The strategic Cusheti Covey road connects these two nations amidst geopolitical tensions. Dubai's impressive new stadium and a stunning 100-meter pool terrace showcase bold architectural feats, provoking community reactions. Engaging local insights on heritage and recycling practices add depth to the conversation about urban development.

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Inside Europe's $1BN Abandoned Mega-Build". Together, we talk about Fred's experiences of going inside one of Europe’s biggest abandoned buildings, the one of a kind ICC Berlin.Later in the episode, we cover:GCHQ share rare construction images with The B1M = https://www.instagram.com/p/DF94xiCM8kE/?img_index=1We end the show with emails from Manu and Jason Methfessel.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're digging into The B1M's most recent long-form video "Delayed: Japan’s $64BN Levitating Bullet Trains are no Longer on Track". Liam's away this week, so Fred and Luke are dissecting Japan's super-fast Maglev future that might be on the rails.This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble here: bit.ly/4gUimx3 , and Tekla Structures here: bit.ly/4gGa77kLater in the episode, we cover:Wrexham AFC’s new Kop Stand = https://www.instagram.com/p/DFu_3N0MMZ8/?img_index=1 London’s 99 Bishopgate unanimously approved = https://www.instagram.com/p/DFnSZUQMiY9/?img_index=1We end the show with a 350 Park Avenue themed email from H.S.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're digging into The B1M's most recent video "The $3BN Mega Dam That Changes the Weather". In short, India's record-breaking new infrastructure project is absolutely massive.Later in the episode, we cover:London Heathrow’s third runway resurrected = https://www.instagram.com/p/DFaGKF7MzGm/?img_index=1Saudi Arabia finishes carving a hotel into a mountain = https://www.instagram.com/p/DFVK2DtuD2I/We end the show with an email from Zachery Benjamin. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.