The World's Best Construction Podcast

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video " The Sphere Failed. Why Are They Building More? ". Together, we're discussing why cities around the world are building their own Spheres before the first one has even proven successful. Later in the episode, we cover: The Empire State Building Climbers (and memes) We end the show with an email from Jason. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www. T...

This week, we're digging into some recent construction news stories, including: Abu Dhabi’s Gehry-designed performing arts centre Oman’s agricultural city Light aircraft hits Beijing’s CITIC Tower This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight 360 Capture here 👉 https://bit.ly/3PAlIxi We end the show with an email from Sam. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www. TheB...

This week, we're digging into some recent construction news stories, including: Saudi Arabia’s new national tennis centre London’s 1 Undershaft renamed Obama center opens This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight 360 Capture here 👉 https://bit.ly/3PAlIxi We end the show with some brilliant comments from Spotify. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www. TheB1M.com...

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video " Norway is Building The World's Deepest Mega-Tunnel ". Together, we're discussing how something big is happening under Norway. THIS is the story of The Rogfast Tunnel. This episode is sponsored by Procore. See how Procore AI can transform your next project here 👉 https://bit.ly/3SdvrdW Later in the episode, we cover: Albania’s major new skyscr...

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video " This Will Be the Second Tallest Building Ever ". Together, we're asking if Dubai's 'Burj Azizi' will ever become the world's second tallest building. This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight 360 Capture here 👉 https://bit.ly/3PAlIxi Later in the episode, we cover: Shanghai’s new art gallery completes We en...

This week, we're digging into some recent construction news stories, including: New York’s Penn Station plans move forward HS2 could cost £102BN Florida’s tallest new skyscraper tops out in Miami Buy Fred's book MEGA BUILDS now 👉 https://bit.ly/3Y63G6X We end the show with an email from Ryan Hopewell. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www. TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video " This Subway Will Change Canada's Most Important City ". Together, we're discussing how Toronto is desperate for the Ontario Line to be a success. This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight 360 Capture here 👉 https://bit.ly/3PAlIxi Later in the episode, we cover: Sydney’s new cathedral We end the show with tw...

This week, we're digging into some recent construction news stories, including: Vancouver’s first supertall skyscraper Ecuador’s tree-lined apartments Pre-order Fred's book MEGA BUILDS now 👉 https://bit.ly/3Y63G6X Join Fred for a special book-signing event in London on Thursday 21st May 2026, 7:30PM, at the Royal Geographical Society. Get your tickets here ! We end the show with an email from Dan...

This week, we're digging into some recent construction news stories, including: New York’s 175 Park Avenue moves forward Nashville’s new performing arts centre This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight here 👉 https://bit.ly/4aS8GSH Join Fred for a special book-signing event in London on Thursday 21st May 2026, 7:30PM, at the Royal Geographical Society. Get your...

This week, we're discussing how teams are working to fix Chernobyl’s dome after Fred spoke on the topic live on Sky News . Pre-order Fred's book MEGA BUILDS now 👉 https://bit.ly/3Y63G6X Later in the episode, we cover: Dubai architects propose the Strait of Union We end the show with an email from Ryan. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www. TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent smash-hit video " How the World’s Most Remote Mega Build Went Wrong ". Together, we're discussing a huge infrastructure project in the remote French island of Réunion. This is engineering on the edge. This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight here 👉 https://bit.ly/4aS8GSH WIN! We're giving you the chance to win a f...

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video " Vietnam’s $67BN High Speed Railway ". Together, we're discussing how Vietnam is about to build the largest infrastructure project in its history.  Pre-order Fred's book MEGA BUILDS now 👉 https://bit.ly/3Y63G6X Later in the episode, we cover: Tour Triangle skyscraper approaches full height in Paris We end the show with a poignant Scottish...

This week, we're digging into our most anticipated projects from around the globe in 2026... the list contains: Shanghai Grand Opera House   Jeddah Tower Sagrada Familia   Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Obama Presidential Center This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight here 👉 https://bit.ly/4aS8GSH Later in the episode, we cover: Shenzhen’s bold new a...

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent smash-hit video " Switzerland’s $2BN Tunnel U-Turn ". Together, we're asking why Europe's new highway megaproject is in a sticky situation - this is the story of the Gotthard Road Tunnel. This episode is sponsored by Sage. Learn more about Sage Intacct Construction here 👉 https://bit.ly/3J8sVSk Later in the episode, we cover: Oklahoma’s $900M new NBA...

This week, we're digging into the recent news that Liverpool could be getting a 70-storey mixed-use skyscraper from Simpson Haugh Architects, which would form part of the city's wider £1BN Kings development. This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight here 👉 https://bit.ly/4aS8GSH Later in the episode, we cover: New towers set for Kazakhstan by SOM We end the sho...

This week, we're digging into Rotterdam's competition for a €240M new "climate landmark" — and the architectural competition for it is wild. This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight here 👉 https://bit.ly/4aS8GSH Later in the episode, we cover: Shenzhen's new natural history museum is taking shape We end the show with some excellent emails from Alexia and Johan...

This week, we're digging into the news that after many revised designs and delays, New York City's 'Two World Trade Center' is finally going ahead . This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight here 👉 https://bit.ly/4aS8GSH Later in the episode, we cover: Heatherwick’s residential towers in South Korea New York’s Flatiron Building is becoming luxury flats We end t...

This week, we're digging into the greatest projects London never had - a topic based on this brilliant recent article on our website. This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight here 👉 https://bit.ly/4aS8GSH Later in the episode, we cover: The Sagrada Familia Reaches its full height We end the show with an email from Paige Street. Join Fred for a special book-sig...

Join Fred for a special book-signing event in London on Thursday 21st May 2026, 7:30PM, at the Royal Geographical Society. Get your tickets here ! This week we're covering the latest news in construction, including: Vietnam is building the world’s biggest stadium London’s Liverpool Street Station overhaul approved City of London shares image of how the City will look in 2032 Hard Rock Hotel and Ca...

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video " India Just Built an Airport in a Swamp ". Together, we're discussing if India really built Navi Mumbai International in the worst place possible? Pre-order Fred's book MEGA BUILDS now 👉 https://bit.ly/3Y63G6X Later in the episode, we cover: Mongolia’s volcanic visitor centre Beijing’s new art museum We end the show with a 'public-transport at...

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video " The Skyscraper That Ruined Paris ". Together, we're discussing the 'Tour Montparnasse' and asking ourselves, "is it really that bad?" Pre-order Fred's book MEGA BUILDS now 👉 https://bit.ly/3Y63G6X Later in the episode, we cover: RIBA President proposes a high-speed rail loop across UK and Ireland We end the show with some brilliant Spotify co...

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video " Why the Bills Refuse to Build a Roof on New Highmark Stadium ". Together, we're discussing how much of an economic giant American football is - however, as modern stadiums go, the 'Bills' aren't exactly following the NFL blueprint. Pre-order Fred's book MEGA BUILDS now 👉 https://bit.ly/3Y63G6X Later in the episode, we cover: 400 Lake Shore ri...

This week we're covering the latest news in construction, including: UK Government approves China’s mega-embassy in London Sydney’s new fish market completes Dubai’s orb-topped skyscraper Pre-order Fred's book MEGA BUILDS now 👉 https://bit.ly/3Y63G6X We end the show with a Disneyland/Walt Disney World themed email from Josue. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www. TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See a...

This week we're covering the latest news in construction, including: Washington DC’s $2BN new stadium Ethiopia’s $12BN new airport Mercedes-Benz branded city planned for Dubai This episode is sponsored by Sage. Learn more about Sage Intacct Construction here 👉 https://bit.ly/3J8sVSk We end the show with an email from Jason. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www. TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See aca...

This week we're covering the latest news in construction, including: Construction progresses on Jeddah Tower Brisbane 2032 Olympic Stadium unveiled Lucas Museum of Narrative Art to Complete in 2026 Pre-order Fred's book MEGA BUILDS now 👉 https://bit.ly/3Y63G6X We end the show with an email from Ryan Fisch. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www. TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...