The World's Best Construction Podcast

This week we talk about The B1M's latest video; "New York's Most Hated Highway is Falling Apart"... The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway in New York City is crumbling and we're EXPRESSing our thoughts on the matter. Also in the show we chat about the latest Tomorrow's Build video that covers the $31BN seawall to save the Texas coast. Later, we look at other news in the industry and discuss Herzog &...

This week we talk about The B1M's latest video; "Abu Dhabi Has Built the World’s LARGEST Aquarium" - Sea World Abu Dhabi is due to open in 2023 and is being constructed on Yas Island. Yep... another UAE world record! Also in the show we chat about the latest Tomorrow's Build video that highlights a Swedish consortium – including a firm called SSAB – that has developed a form of fossil-free steel a...

This week we talk about The B1M's latest feature-length video on "The Insane Scale of Europe’s New Mega-Tunnel" - Denmark is building a record-breaking tunnel to Germany under the Fehmarn Belt. This is all part of the Trans-EuropeanTransport Network, a corridor that runs between Malta in the Mediterranean to the icy tundra's of Finland. Joining us to talk about this impressive video is one of the...

This week we joined by a special guest, Matt Wheelis, SVP of Strategy, Build and Construct Division, Nemetschek Group. With Matt, we talk about The B1M's latest video "Why It’s SO HARD To Build a Skyscraper Here", we of course mean Mexico! There's many complex circumstances to this issue, which is why it's fortunate that we're joined by Matt to help us discuss the topic. HOWEVER, this hasn't stopp...

This week we talk about The B1M's latest video "Why India Doesn't Build Skyscrapers"... well, there's a little-known rule that stunts many of India's skylines - especially Mumbai. Also in the show, we look at the bamboo-inspired supertall skyscraper from SOM coming to Singapore. Later, we chat about Zaha Hadid Architect's latest stadium design in Hangzhou, China AND we look at the world’s tallest...

This week we talk about Egypt's "New Administrative Capital" Project (NAC) that's being constructed just outside of Egypt's ancient and now preceding capital city, Cairo - the twist is that this new metropolis is being built in the middle of a desert that's centred around Africa's new tallest building - The Iconic Tower - a 393.8 metres (1,292 ft) beast of a skyscraper! Also in the show, we chat a...

This week we're jumping into The B1M archive and discussing The Gordie Howe International Bridge and how it will transform the US/Canada border - oh, and it was almost never built! Also in the show, we chat about the Tomorrow's Build video where we covered "The Arctic City Where Everyone Cycles" - AKA: Oulu, Finland. Later, we look at the new details unveiled for $6 billion Penn Station renovation...

This week we're discussing Sweden's $100BN plans to upgrade Gothenburg (Göteborg). We talk all about the city's massive development strategy, public transport powered by renewable energy, and "CityGate" – the highest office tower in the Nordics. Also in the show, we chat about a proposed new tree-covered skyscraper in Albania, Oslo’s push for zero-emission construction machinery, AND Saudi Ar...

This week we're jumping into The B1M archive and discussing the $4 BILLION RAILWAY that's transforming Delhi, India. Also in the show, we chat about the Tomorrow's Build video where we covered Elon Musk's proposed "Las Vegas Loop" - WARNING: our opinions get quite spicy. Later, we look at a dramatic café designed by CUN PANDA NANA on Gulangyu, China that was inspired by the island's trees... Googl...

This week we're joined by The B1M's very own Aaron Wood! Together, we dive into our latest video on LONDON GATWICK AIRPORT! Every night, the construction team at Gatwick race to maintain the busiest single-runway airport in the world. Also in the show, we look at the latest Tomorrow's Build video that explains Phoenix, Arizona's battle with urban heat. Later, we look at Singapore's latest 51-store...

This week we're joined by The B1M's very own Christine Beldon! Together, we're recapping our latest feature length video that looks into the STILL unfinished parts of New York City's World Trade Center, namely 2 WTC. Also in the show, we chat about the under-construction "Lucas Museum of Narrative Art" in Los Angeles AND Switzerland’s Jakob-Park Stadium Upgrade - SPOILER - we have some very contro...

This week we talk about the DEEPEST pool in the world - yes, that's a thing and it's seriously impressive, and yes of course it's in Dubai! We also look back at a Tomorrow's Build video where we chat (and debate) "Mini-Nuclear Reactors That Can be Built Anywhere" - AKA: small modular reactors (SMRs). Toward the end of the show we chat about the newly released images of the penthouse at NYC's Centr...

This week we're discussing the controversial TRUE height of the world's tallest skyscrapers defined by the The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) - we're looking at you, Willis Tower Vs Petronas Towers. Also in the show, Fred shares a crazy story from his trip to New York City, and we chat about the 312-metre supertall skyscraper is set to become the tallest building in Texas from...

This week we're covering the Skyscraper Construction Boom that's happening in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - including the new Tun Razak Exchange that features "The Exchange 106" supertall skyscraper AND the world's new second tallest building "Merdeka 118"! Also in the show, we chat about how the global sand shortage (yes, it's a real thing) could stop construction everywhere, and we look at Singapore'...

This week we're recapping The B1M's latest feature length video that could explain why YOUR City is so expensive whilst using the impressive Battersea Power Station Redevelopment in London as an example. Also in the show, we chat about Denmark's "Masterplan Esberg Strand" designed by Bjarke Ingels Group AND we look at LA's latest 260-metre proposed Skyscraper "Angels Landing" from Handel Architect...

This week Fred and Liam are recording LIVE from XCON in San Diego, California (Luke is still stuck in Blighty). The lads are joined by Bluebeam legend Mike Landers. Together, they chat a car-less IKEA in Vienna, London's latest skyscraper proposal "18 Blackfriars", Dubai's "Downtown Circle" proposal, and more. We end the episode with "Funny Comment of the Week" and a lovely email that was sent in...

This week we're looking back at one of The B1M's most interesting videos from this year - the Millennium Tower in San Francisco, a skyscraper that's gone a little bit wonky. Also in the show, we chat about graphene changing the world AND London's latest newly proposed skyscraper; 55 Bishopsgate from AFK Studios. We end the episode with "Funny Comment of the Week"! Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M...

This week we recap one of The B1M's biggest videos... the world's most expensive railway that's dividing a nation: HS2 (High-Speed 2). Also in the show, we discuss ODA Architecture's newly proposed 28-storey tower on Billionaire's Row, NYC. We end the episode with "Funny Comment of the Week"! Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com  www. TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

This week we chat about the new Xi’an International Football Centre – a 60,000 seat stadium and football training complex (designed by Zaha Hadid Architects) but made possible by the Unreal Engine from Epic Games... yes, the same software used in Fortnite and The Volume technology for shows like The Mandalorian. Also in the show, the jokes and the debate get pretty serious when the lads talk about...

This week we chat about Fred's trip to the Faroe Islands... that didn't happen, and the world's first undersea roundabout. We also ask the question "whatever happened to Hyperloop?", and it get's pretty spicy. Toward the end of the show, the lads are debating whether or not they'd eat reindeer. We end the episode with "Funny Comment of the Week"! Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com  www. Th...

It's our first full debut episode! This week we chat about the US Government wanting to destroy two iconic art-deco towers in Chicago. We ask how long Skyscrapers will last, as well as LA's new 6th Street Viaduct, and a bold British Rail ad from the 1970's. Oh... and we get side-tracked by some Filet-O-Fish talk. We end the episode with "Funny Comment of the Week" and your emails! Get in touch!&nb...

In this introductory minisode, get to know your hosts; Fred Mills, Liam Marsh, and Luke Bligh. The lads chat about their love for the construction industry, their favourite buildings, and why they're starting this podcast! Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www. TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.