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The B1M
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Feb 22, 2024 • 42min

The $42BN Plan to Rebuild the World’s Unluckiest City - #85

This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest video "The $42BN Plan to Rebuild the World’s Unluckiest City". Christchurch, New Zealand was nearly wiped off the map in 2011, this is the story of how an entire city was rebuilt from scratch. Later in the episode, we cover:New York’s Freedom Plaza skyscrapers = https://www.instagram.com/p/C3SchqLMICE/?img_index=1Dubai’s Foster-designed twin towers = https://www.instagram.com/p/C3I7f6tMisP/?img_index=5This episode was sponsored by James Hardie. Learn more about their diverse range of products here: https://bit.ly/3w7gf7eWe end the show with two emails from Mitchel Loring AND Mitchel Frost.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 15, 2024 • 45min

The $7BN Mega-Tunnels You've Never Heard Of - #84

This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest video "The $7BN Mega-Tunnels You've Never Heard Of". Fred journeys inside one of Europe's most impressive (and lesser known) megaprojects in Antwerp, Belgium.Later in the episode, we cover:Mercedes unveils its supertall skyscraper in Dubai = https://www.instagram.com/p/C20V-APMCvB/?img_index=1New York’s demountable cricket world cup stadium = https://www.instagram.com/p/C22Dc3cM9OU/This episode was sponsored by James Hardie. Learn more about their diverse range of products here: https://bit.ly/3w7gf7eWe end the show with a lovely Apple Podcasts review from "brass razoo".Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 8, 2024 • 43min

Why Russia Tried to Block This Canal - #83

This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest video "Why Russia Tried to Block This Canal". The Vistula Canal in Poland is more than just a piece of infrastructure. Later in the episode, we cover:Italy’s vineyard-topped airport = https://www.instagram.com/theb1m/p/C2xfiF0MCYf/?img_index=1Updated renders of London’s One Undershaft = https://www.instagram.com/theb1m/p/C2-hpwxM06z/?img_index=1This episode was sponsored by James Hardie. Learn more about their diverse range of products here: https://bit.ly/3w7gf7eWe end the show with two emails from Joshua Eden and Colin Woodall.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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