The World's Best Construction Podcast

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.

This week, we're digging into The B1M's most recent video "How This Nazi Megastructure Became Luxury Apartments". In this poignant episode of the podcast, we ask ourselves how to deal with buildings of a dark past...Later in the episode, we cover:Manila’s new skyscrapers = https://www.instagram.com/p/DEnvxKMsmOz/?img_index=1London’s Southbank development gets High Court approval = https://www.instagram.com/p/DD7RHM4s2js/?img_index=1We end the show with a Spotify comment from DerBeste and an email from Andy Macaulay.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dive into the exciting world of megaprojects set to transform skylines by 2025! From China's innovative Heatherwick-designed district to Dubai's stunning twin skyscrapers with a skypool, the hosts cover it all. Hear about monumental developments like NEOM in Saudi Arabia and HS2 in the UK, exploring their architectural wonders and cultural significance. With playful anecdotes and humor sprinkled throughout, even non-construction fans will find something to enjoy. Join the lively banter as they blend construction insights with sports speculation!

This week, the QUIZ returns with a special variety gameshow episode covering 2024 in construction. Enjoy one of our funniest and unhinged episodes yet!We end the show with multiple messages and emails.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 "The $100BN Plan to Save Tokyo". Together, the lads discuss Japan's epic plan to disaster-proof Tokyo.This episode is sponsored by InEight. Learn more about InEight here: https://bit.ly/3P2jKSGLater in the episode, we cover:Zaha Hadid’s latest skyscraper rises in China = https://www.instagram.com/p/DDfpVQ8s-fp/?img_index=1London’s 1 Undershaft approved = https://www.instagram.com/p/DDhKxI4MIa4/?img_index=1We end the show with a lovely Apple Podcasts review from Irish Wheelspoke.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 recent video "Derailed: Germany's $60BN Railway Rescue Plan". Germany, a country known for it's efficiency, has a big train problem... this might just be Europe's biggest rail upgrade.Later in the episode, we cover:Miami’s 48-storey new skyscraper = https://www.instagram.com/p/DDNo6jhM1pv/?img_index=1London’s 60 Gracechurch Street approved = https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7271877269189496832/We end the show with an email from Nate Ritter.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Fred and Liam are back from Dubai, and we're digging into The B1M's recent video "New York is Building a Skyscraper Jail". You read that right. Is this New York's most controversial building?Later in the episode, we cover:Riyadh Metro opens in Saudi Arabia = https://www.instagram.com/p/DDAqkApupOn/?img_index=1China’s Urban Glen under construction = https://www.instagram.com/p/DC8MewWPQCF/?img_index=1We end the show with two emails from JD and Jason Murray. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the QUIZ returns with a special 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire' style episode. There's even a 'Fast & Furious' round - yes, you read that correctly.Later in the episode, we cover:Toronto’s public park upgrade = https://www.instagram.com/p/DCAaXgIMOfC/?img_index=1 Construction works start on The Mukaab = https://www.instagram.com/p/DBg9FN7uR95/?img_index=1We end the show with an email from Colin Woodall. 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 recent video "Sydney is Building a $5BN Mega-Airport". Australia's constructing a multi-billion dollar airport to save Sydney from an aviation nightmare - good thing we've got a Sydney resident as a co-host!This episode is sponsored by ALLPLAN. Learn more about ALLPLAN here: https://bit.ly/3YH3Xx4Later in the episode, we cover:Toronto’s public park upgrade = https://www.instagram.com/p/DCAaXgIMOfC/?img_index=1Construction works start on The Mukaab = https://www.instagram.com/p/DBg9FN7uR95/?img_index=1We end the show with an email from Ryan Fisch and some recent Spotify comments.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 recent video "Canada's First Supertall Skyscraper is in Crisis". Together, we look inside the messy battle to build The One, Canada's first supertall skyscraper. Fred is also quizzed on his Toronto/Canada general knowledge. Later in the episode, we cover:Dubai’s super slender new skyscraper = https://www.instagram.com/p/DBtkMy7M4sP/?img_index=1 UK’s HS2 rail tunnels to be extended to Euston = https://www.instagram.com/p/DBypbeRMDuD/?img_index=1We end the show with a heartfelt email from William from Canada. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.