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Aug 22, 2024 • 58min

Building the World’s Second Tallest Skyscraper - #110

Join traveler Fred, who scaled Malaysia's Merdeka 118, and KONE's TP Teoh as they dive into the marvels of skyscraper engineering. Fred shares his exhilarating experiences at the world's second tallest building, discussing its architectural significance. The duo highlights innovative elevator technologies like double-decker lifts, essential for urban vertical transport. They also touch on ambitious stadium projects for Saudi Arabia's 2034 FIFA World Cup, comparing their futuristic designs with practicality in global sports venues.
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Aug 15, 2024 • 44min

Singapore’s New Metro Line is Construction Hell - #109

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Singapore’s New Metro Line is Construction Hell". This is a BIG project on the small island nation. Later in the episode, we cover:LA 2028 Olympic venues = https://www.instagram.com/p/C-WMHfZOHry/?img_index=1China’s vast new convention centre = https://www.instagram.com/p/C-LWqEwsmV5/?img_index=1We end the show with two Apple Podcasts review from nate52 and Oliwier111.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 8, 2024 • 46min

The $1BN Race to Save Notre Dame From Collapse - #108

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "The $1BN Race to Save Notre Dame From Collapse". This is how France's iconic Notre Dame Cathedral was rebuilt.This special episode is sponsored by Trimble Construction. Learn how Trimble technology was used in the Notre Dame restoration here: https://bit.ly/3Ac2kihLater in the episode, we cover:Restoration of France’s Grand Palais = https://www.instagram.com/p/C922_BIu5cV/?img_index=1AS Roma’s new stadium = https://www.instagram.com/p/C99yS_RMKUk/?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.
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Aug 1, 2024 • 45min

The $64M Race to Save the Eiffel Tower - #107

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "The $64M Race to Save the Eiffel Tower". The Paris landmark is in danger and we're here to talk about it.Later in the episode, we cover:Stonehenge tunnels cancelled (again) = https://www.instagram.com/p/C-AujokMSYp/?img_index=1Tencent’s new HQ in Shenzhen = https://www.instagram.com/p/C94D6sRsOPJ/?img_index=1We end the show with an email from Marc de Asis.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 25, 2024 • 52min

How to Build an Arctic Airport - #106

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "How to Build an Arctic Airport". Together, we find out why airport construction in Greenland is (quite literally) booming. Oh, and there's a cheeky Greenlandic themed quiz. Later in the episode, we cover:Dubai’s 64-kilometre new “Green Spine” = https://www.instagram.com/p/C9NJERlMglk/?img_index=1London’s HSBC HQ to be transformed = https://www.instagram.com/p/C9k7042OBud/?img_index=1We end the show with an email from Ellie of the "Structures, Practice and Natter Podcast (SPAN)".Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 18, 2024 • 44min

The $3BN Plan to Fix Europe's Most Important Airport - #105

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "The $3BN Plan to Fix Europe's Most Important Airport". Amsterdam Airport Schiphol's bid to redeem itself after the summer of 2022 plummeted its rankings.Later in the episode, we cover:Apple opens its first ever store in Malaysia = https://www.instagram.com/p/C863AuIMrrI/?img_index=1How the world’s tallest buildings could generate renewable energy = https://www.instagram.com/p/C8wjWsasV4U/?img_index=1We end the show with some Apple Podcasts review from Josh Allen and N.Nathan.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 11, 2024 • 55min

Inside the High-Security Fortress That’s Heating Paris - #104

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Inside the High-Security Fortress That’s Heating Paris". Fred went inside the Equinix data centre that's heating the 2024 Olympic training pool in Paris. During the discussion, we’re joined by Andrew Higgins who is Director of Sustainability and Master Planning for EMEA at Equinix.Later in the episode, we cover:London’s controversial One Undershaft denied planning again = https://www.instagram.com/p/C86_-O8M5y_/?img_index=1We end the show with an email from Keegan Sharpe.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 4, 2024 • 47min

The Crucial Skyscraper Test You've Never Heard Of - #103

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "The Crucial Skyscraper Test You've Never Heard Of". This is where the world's biggest skyscrapers are put to the test - any guesses at where this facility is? Later in the episode, we cover:Obama presidential centre tops out in Chicago = https://www.instagram.com/p/C8iuKRfPlqC/?img_index=1Huge crane installed at Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia = https://www.instagram.com/p/C8UTEA_sX0u/?img_index=1We end the show with two emails from Remi Giroux and Michael Cmar.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 20, 2024 • 40min

Why Soviet-Era Nuclear Plants Are Being Dismantled - #102

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Why Soviet-Era Nuclear Plants Are Being Dismantled". Step inside the complex world of nuclear decommissioning.This episode is sponsored by Trimble Construction. Learn more about Trimble's Tekla software and the 2024 Tekla UK award entries: https://bit.ly/3zby8mTLater in the episode, we cover:New York’s new football stadium = https://www.instagram.com/p/C7pGIFJMO_b/?img_index=1London’s 60 Gracechurch Street skyscraper = https://www.instagram.com/p/C7xGcbpOE7v/?img_index=1We end the show with an email from John.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 13, 2024 • 40min

The Race to Fix Australia’s Failed Dam - #101

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "The Race to Fix Australia’s Failed Dam". The ironically named "Paradise Dam" in Queensland, Australia is doomed.This episode is sponsored by Trimble Construction. Learn more about Trimble's Tekla software and the 2024 Tekla UK award entries: https://bit.ly/3zby8mTLater in the episode, we cover:Seoul’s “living” skyscraper = https://www.instagram.com/p/C7Y3Fh1szyW/?img_index=1Hong Kong’s Zaha Hadid-designed office towers = https://www.instagram.com/p/C7hTtuOsaVA/?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.

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