
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.
Latest episodes

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.

Mar 19, 2024 • 40min
Sydney’s $64BN Mega Railway - #89
This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest video "Sydney’s $64BN Mega Railway". Sydney, Australia is building one of the world's biggest suburban rail projects. G'day Sydney Metro.This episode was sponsored by Trimble Construction! Learn more about Viewpoint Field View here - https://bit.ly/3v2oEZsLater in the episode, we cover:A new expansion of New York City's Hudson Yards = https://www.instagram.com/theb1m/p/C4f09P5sauV/?hl=en&img_index=1An £8.5BN redevelopment of London’s Earls Court = https://www.instagram.com/theb1m/p/C4akEWns7e9/?hl=en&img_index=1We end the show with an email from Graham Embley AND an anonymous (but funny) Spotify comment.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 14, 2024 • 49min
The Insane Engineering of London’s $5BN Super Sewer - #88
This week, we're keeping it local and digging into The B1M's latest video "The Insane Engineering of London’s $5BN Super Sewer". This topic has it all; Victorian sewer systems overflowing, construction in one of the world's busiest city's, and a famous river flowing through the middle - something big is taking shape under London.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:A new (familiar looking..?) baseball stadium coming to Las Vegas = https://www.instagram.com/theb1m/p/C4L_rInsVgt/?img_index=1London’s Waterloo station is set for an overhaul = https://www.instagram.com/theb1m/p/C4YWgkEM4Kp/?img_index=1We end the show with an interesting email from Christian Martin.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 7, 2024 • 39min
The $1BN Plan to Fix Paris’ Dirty Secret - #87
This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest video "The $1BN Plan to Fix Paris’ Dirty Secret". In preparation for the Olympic Games being hosted in Paris this year, the city has a $1.5BN clean-up plan that's in-seine (see what we did there? aha!)This episode was sponsored by Trimble Construction! Learn more about Viewpoint Field View here - https://bit.ly/3v2oEZsLater in the episode, we cover:Brisbane’s breathing skyscraper = https://www.instagram.com/p/C4DOiMUMzQd/?img_index=1Beijing’s dramatic new library = https://www.instagram.com/p/C304RFNsLjm/?img_index=1We end the show with a lovely Apple Podcasts review from John_Ayers.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 29, 2024 • 57min
Why Japan is Hollowing Out a Mountain - #86
This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest video "Why Japan is Hollowing Out a Mountain". Japan is building something HUGE inside a mountain, and we ask why? This is the KAMIOKANDE saga - possibly one of our most fascinating (and scientific) pieces of discussion.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 BT Tower conversion + INTERVIEW with Able Partners co-founder Ben Stuart = https://www.instagram.com/p/C3qIqX0M1ie/?img_index=1Spain’s oldest football venue gets a red makeover = https://www.instagram.com/p/C3mzlxBsOY6/?img_index=1We end the show with a lovely Apple Podcasts review from Antonin Besse.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.