The World's Best Construction Podcast

This podcast discusses the top 10 construction projects completing in 2024, including Olympic venues in Paris and the restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral. Other topics include a new city in a forest and an esports arena in Saudi Arabia. The hosts also share their thoughts on the new year and upcoming travel plans.

Hosts Fred and Liam go head-to-head in a construction knowledge quiz with categories including skyscrapers, infrastructure, history, and pop culture. They also discuss topics such as a Lego mausoleum, architectural styles, and iconic landmarks. The episode ends with a pronunciation quiz and New Year wishes.

This week, we're looking at a project closer to home and digging into a recent B1M video "The Secret Security of America's London Embassy". This is how the US built its most hi-tech and controversial embassy here in the UK. Would you move from Central London to South London? The lads have strong opinions on this one...Later in the episode, we cover:An infinity pool meets a baseball stadium in South Korea = https://www.instagram.com/p/C03lBnosTvF/?img_index=1London’s new H1 office development = https://www.instagram.com/p/C0xNRHfMoIU/?img_index=1This episode was sponsored by Sablono Track Free. Learn more about this fantastic service here: https://bit.ly/476Ryo3We end the show with some cheeky comments from Spotify!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 The B1M's latest long form video "The Skyscraper That Ended New York's Billionaires' Row". The rise of the skinny-scraper has been a phenomenon in the Big Apple... but the rise of 220 Central Park South is unlike anything New York City has ever seen before. Later in the episode, we cover:America’s $5BN hospital upgrade = https://www.instagram.com/p/C0gTAOBsWHM/?img_index=1Tencent’s dramatic new headquarters in Shenzhen = https://www.instagram.com/p/C0mkyUIMwmO/?img_index=1This episode was sponsored by Autodesk Construction Cloud. Learn more about the cloud based solution here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_Ku7EmS_GgWe end the show with an email from Josue Valdez.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 The B1M's latest video "The $1BN Megaproject to Save California". The Golden State is the USA's largest by population with a massive economy to go alongside it. However more recently, droughts in the state are affecting Californian agriculture and much more... meet the new infrastructure tackling California's water crisis.Later in the episode, we cover:Construction progressing on LA’s Lucas Museum of Narrative Art = https://www.instagram.com/p/C0PrJnPsg5b/Saudi Arabia’s Siranna mountain hotel = https://www.instagram.com/p/C0b5dDtMZpS/?img_index=1This episode was sponsored by Trimble Construction! Learn more about Viewpoint Field View here - https://bit.ly/3SnCS09We end the show with a message from Ryan Ball.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 The B1M's latest video "The Secret Rule Keeping Sydney Short". Sydney, Australia is one of the largest cities in the Southern Hemisphere. Despite having some of the most recognisable landmarks on the globe, Sydney hasn't really built BIG... but the city's skyline is about to get a whole lot taller.Later in the episode, we cover:London’s updated One Undershaft skyscraper = https://www.instagram.com/p/Cz6l79fMPEZ/?img_index=1Saudi Arabia’s village-inspired airport = https://www.instagram.com/p/C0CFR4xsR-E/?img_index=1This episode is sponsored by Bluebeam. Learn more and start your 30-day FREE trial at www.bluebeam.comWe end the show with some of your comments from Spotify!Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the lads are reunited after a busy few weeks. Together, they're digging into The B1M's latest video "Inside Real Madrid's $1BN Stadium Upgrade". What was already one of Europe’s most famous grounds has had an incredible facelift... this is how how the Santiago Bernabéu was reborn.Later in the episode, we cover:London is (Not) Re-Building the Las Vegas Sphere = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks9rokm6LIs&t=30sSaudi Arabia announces Epicon = https://www.instagram.com/p/CzrUSLxMmV1/?img_index=1This episode was sponsored by Trimble Construction! Learn more about Viewpoint Field View here - https://bit.ly/3Ra51qEWe end the show with a AI themed voicemail from Emily Darling.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Luke is ill and Liam is still honeymooning, so Fred is joined by Senior Content Producer Ian Parkin to take on the topic of Las Vegas' F1 track... that's right, Sin City is about to become Spin City. WARNING: this episode may contain an unhealthy amount of puns & Dad-jokes. Also, the WINNER of Construction Story of the Year is announced! Later in the episode, we cover:One of the world’s thinnest hotels has opened in Indonesia — measuring just 2.8 metres across = https://www.instagram.com/p/CzZfinMMZMC/?img_index=1A new show court in Wimbledon has been approved in London = https://www.instagram.com/p/CzWyOH_MA6w/?img_index=1This episode is sponsored by Bluebeam. Learn more and start your 30-day FREE trial at www.bluebeam.comWe 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, Fred and Luke are taking advantage of Liam being away for his wedding and are going head-to-head in a construction trivia showdown. With Liam out of the picture, there will definitely be no cheating or Googling for answers! Who will come out on top...?Later in the episode, we cover:Sydney’s Quay Quarter Tower named 2023’s best skyscraper = https://www.instagram.com/p/CzDv3TzsuF-/Seoul’s 200-metre new skyscraper = https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy8AhKhMB8x/?img_index=1Hangzhou’s vast new district = https://www.instagram.com/p/CzR11BHMtzW/?img_index=1This episode was sponsored by Trimble Construction! Learn more about Viewpoint Field View here - https://bit.ly/466O58LWe end the show with some messages we've received on Spotify!Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the lads are reunited and are covering The B1M's latest video: "Why New York Demolishes its Best Buildings". The questions is, specifically, how long can a structure like the Woolworth Building survive?Later in the episode, we cover:Saudi Arabia’s dramatic mountain hotels = https://www.instagram.com/p/Cybzioissrx/?img_index=1Sydney Opera House turns 50 = https://www.instagram.com/p/CynnQjNuA43/Singapore’s vertical garden hotel = https://www.instagram.com/p/CyTk2AKsv3q/?img_index=1This episode was sponsored by Trimble Viewpoint! Check the link out here: https://bit.ly/3SnCS09We 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.