
The World's Best Construction Podcast
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 B1MEmail us! Podcast@TheB1M.comhttp://www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 30, 2024 • 42min
Why Construction Needs to Talk About Mental Health - #99
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=VzZUUdc84SgGet in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 23, 2024 • 45min
Is This $4BN Megaproject Pointless? - #98
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=1Riga’s new shipping terminal = https://www.instagram.com/p/C66b4peMGph/?img_index=1We end the show with a Saudi-related email from Mohammad.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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May 16, 2024 • 44min
The World’s Most Expensive Site - #97
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.com/p/C6cHUTHs75I/?img_index=1Work restarts on the 1-KM tall Jeddah Tower = https://www.instagram.com/p/C6uXk63M2Xz/?img_index=1We end the show with an email from JD.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 9, 2024 • 39min
The $3BN Plan to Connect Southeast Asia - #96
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=1Updated plans for New York’s 350 Park Avenue = https://www.instagram.com/p/C59E3nGML5z/?img_index=1We end the show with an NYC-related email from Alex Volckhausen.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 2, 2024 • 46min
How to Build a 2KM Skyscraper - #95
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 cover:Plans for Manchester’s tallest building = https://www.instagram.com/theb1m/p/C6OMc_qs9LN/The Vessel due to re-open in New York = https://www.instagram.com/p/C6DRyHPL60V/?img_index=1We end the show with an anonymous email. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 25, 2024 • 43min
Europe's Megaproject to Replace Russian Railways - #94
Exploring Europe's massive rail project to upgrade connectivity in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Discussions on Shenzhen's skyscraper and Sydney's tech campus. Plus, a fun Irish-pub email and insights on construction projects worldwide.

Apr 18, 2024 • 38min
How Rectangular TBMs Work - #93
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 Arabia cuts back on its ambitions for The Line = https://www.instagram.com/p/C5jTj0vsjOs/?img_index=1Fulham FCs new pool-topped stand = https://www.instagram.com/p/C5Q8wWUMwlh/?img_index=1We end the show with an email from Karter Hickling.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 4, 2024 • 41min
The Plan to Save New York's Emptiest Building - #92
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. Learn more about their diverse range of products here: https://bit.ly/3w7gf7eLater in the episode, we cover:London’s 54-storey new skyscraper = https://www.instagram.com/p/C46Dz6tMk0l/?img_index=1Saudi Arabia’s glass-bottomed hotel = https://www.instagram.com/p/C4yLvoPs_n-/?img_index=1We end the show with a topical email from Mike Cmar.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 2024 • 52min
Inside The World's Most Remote Infrastructure Project - #91
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 products here: https://bit.ly/3w7gf7eLater in the episode, we cover:Revised plans for New York’s Affirmation Tower = https://www.instagram.com/p/C48O6fesLcS/?img_index=1Hollywood’s $1BN new Star = https://www.instagram.com/p/C4wBGKWsgUt/?img_index=1We end the show with a cheeky email from Joe Donnelly.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 21, 2024 • 45min
This $45BN Megaproject Will Forever Change Paris - #90
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 Hardie. Learn more about their diverse range of products here: https://bit.ly/3w7gf7eLater in the episode, we cover:Shenzhen’s latest skyscraper development = https://www.instagram.com/p/C4i4SAPMk50/?img_index=1Amsterdam’s canyon inspired new district = https://www.instagram.com/p/C4fpY0lsSfA/?img_index=1We end the show with an infrastructure/construction-film-related email from Dean McVeigh.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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