The World's Best Construction Podcast

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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 B1M

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The World's Best Construction Podcast episodes:

05.16.2024
The World’s Most Expensive Site - #97
This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "The Skyscraper Built on The World’s Most Expensive Site". Land in Hong Kong is expensive - very expensive. But this didn't stop Zaha Hadid architects from possibly designing the world’s curviest...
05.09.2024
The $3BN Plan to Connect Southeast Asia - #96
This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "The $3BN Plan to Connect Southeast Asia". Singapore and Malaysia are closely connected in many ways - but THIS might be the world's most important rail link. Later in the episode, we...
05.02.2024
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...
04.25.2024
Europe's Megaproject to Replace Russian Railways - #94
This week, Fred's away so it's just Liam & Luke and we're digging into The B1M's latest video "Europe's Megaproject to Replace Russian Railways". Together, we investigate the huge new high-speed rail line across three former Soviet states; Estonia, Latvia,...
04.18.2024
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...
04.04.2024
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?...
03.28.2024
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...
03.21.2024
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...
03.19.2024
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...
03.14.2024
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...
03.07.2024
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...
02.29.2024
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...
02.22.2024
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...
02.15.2024
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...
02.08.2024
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...
02.01.2024
The Race to Save the Panama Canal - #82
This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest video "The Race to Save the Panama Canal". Arguably, the Panama Canal is one of the globes vital pieces of infrastructure, but recently it's been facing some serious issues. Can the world's...
01.25.2024
Hawaii's $10BN Railway Across Paradise - #81
This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest video "Hawaii's $10BN Railway Across Paradise". Honolulu has a $10BN new railway – but it's far from complete. Later in the episode, we cover: Shenzhen’s new snow world = https://www.instagram.com/p/C2NXh9UsXLi/?img_index=1Latest construction progress...
01.18.2024
The $140BN Race to Build America's First High-Speed Railway - #80
This week, we're digging into one of The B1M's biggest recent videos "The $140BN Race to Build America's First High-Speed Railway". Historically, the USA has been a monolith in rail infrastructure, but not so much in the modern era. That...
01.11.2024
How (and Why) India Built the World’s Biggest Office - #79
This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest video "How (and Why) India Built the World’s Biggest Office" - that's right, the world's biggest office isn't in Washington DC, Bucharest, or Shanghai, it's in Surat, Gujarat, India. Together, we dive...
01.04.2024
Top 10 Construction Projects Completing in 2024 - #78
It's a brand new year, and this week we're chatting about The B1M's latest video "Top 10 Projects Completing in 2024". It's going to be a huge year for global construction - from Paris to Taiwan. The lads get stuck...
12.28.2023
The Big Fat QUIZ of 2023 - #77
This week we have one of our most special episodes of the year for you; THE BIG FAT QUIZ OF 2023*! Fred and Liam go head-to-head to test their construction knowledge in FIVE different categories: the skyscraper category, the infrastructure...
12.21.2023
The SECRET Architecture of America's $1BN Fortress - #76
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....
12.14.2023
The Skyscraper That ENDED New York's Billionaires' Row - #75
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...
12.07.2023
The $1BN Megaproject to SAVE California - #74
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...
11.30.2023
The SECRET RULE Keeping Sydney Short - #73
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...
11.23.2023
Inside REAL MADRID’s $1BN Stadium Upgrade - #72
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...
11.16.2023
Turning LAS VEGAS Into an F1 TRACK - #71
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:...
11.09.2023
Fred Vs Luke TRIVIA Showdown - #70
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!...
11.02.2023
The BATTLE To Save New York's Oldest Skyscrapers - #69
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...
10.26.2023
Get Construction Talking LIVE from London - #68
This week, we have a special show for you. This episode features the panel discussion that took place at our debut 'Get Construction Talking' event that happened on 12th July 2023 at Ham Yard Theatre, London. The panel discussion features...
10.19.2023
Australia's $125 BILLION New Railway - #67
This week, Luke is ill so Fred & Liam are covering The B1M's latest video: "Australia is Building a $125BN Mega-Railway". Melbourne's metro upgrade is on a scale we’ve never seen before. Later in the episode, we cover: Melbourne’s 600 Collins...
10.12.2023
The Mystery of Dubai's FROZEN Mega-Wheel - #66
This week we're covering The B1M's latest video: "The Mystery of Dubai's Frozen Mega-Wheel". Dubai is the home of the world's biggest and tallest Ferris wheel - the "Ain Dubai". BUT there's a twist... the wheel hasn't operated since March...
10.05.2023
Have These SUPERCAR Skyscrapers Gone Too Far? - #65
This week we're covering The B1M's latest video: "Have These Supercar Skyscrapers Gone Too Far?". In Miami, Dubai, and NYC there are skyscrapers designed by luxury car brands such as Porsche, Bentley, and Aston Martin - yes, that's right... welcome...
09.28.2023
Who Should Live on GROUND ZERO? - #64
This week we start the show catching up with Fred after his trip to Chicago where he interviewed Olympic legend Michael Phelps at Procore's Groundbreak event and championed The B1M and Procore's joint mental health initiative: "Get Construction Talking". We...
09.21.2023
Building The World’s BIGGEST Ever Cruise Ship - #63
This week we're looking at a construction project that’s 365 metres, has 2,800 rooms, weighs 250,000 gross tonnes and has 22 elevators – if it were a building it would be absolutely massive. Behold... this is the "Icon of the Seas"...
09.14.2023
Italy's $12BN Bridge MYSTERY - #62
This week we're heading to Italy - specifically, Sicily - to talk about the B1M's latest video on the Strait of Messina MEGA bridge. Will Italy ever build this engineering masterpiece? Later in the episode, we cover: Real Madrid’s revamped stadium...
09.07.2023
The BATTLE To Build India's First Bullet Train - #61
This week we're heading to the newly crowned most populated country in the world... INDIA. India is working on a high-speed rail system - their own "bullet train". However, the rail project is a bit behind schedule. Later in the...
08.31.2023
The Quiz REMATCH - #60
This week we have another special episode for you... IT'S THE REMATCH QUIZ! Fred and Liam go head-to-head to test their knowledge on 5 construction-related categories. Play along at home! Later in the episode, we cover:Paris' Olympic Aquatic Centre nearing...
08.24.2023
How To Build a SPY HQ - #59
If you've seen a 007 film in recent years, you've probably seen the SIS or MI6 Building. This week we explore how Britain built its landmark SPY HEADQUARTERS. Later in the episode, we chat about a mountain-inspired housing development in the...
08.17.2023
Australia's $6.3 BILLION New Railway Explained - #58
This week we’re heading DOWN UNDER to Brisbane, Australia to cover The B1M's latest video: "The Race to Build a $6.3BN Railway for the Olympics". This massive infrastructure project will help put Brisbane on par with Melbourne and Sydney. Later in...
08.10.2023
The Race to Replace a CRACKED DAM - #57
This week we’re heading to Switzerland to cover The B1M's latest video. The country is building a dam in front of a dam - yes, you read that right. Fred and some of the video team went on location to...
08.03.2023
The Building That BROKE Taipei - #56
This week we’re heading to Taipei, Taiwan to talk about a building that's over budget, a decade under construction and one of Asia's most important cultural buildings - the controversial Taipei Performing Arts Centre. Later in the episode, we cover two...
07.27.2023
Summer QUIZ Special - #55
This week we have a very special episode for you... IT'S THE SUMMER QUIZ SPECIAL! Fred, Liam, and Luke are going head-to-head to test their construction knowledge on this years projects and beyond. It's unhinged, educational, cheeky, and superb in...
07.20.2023
CANADA'S $30BN Gamble To Become An Energy Superpower - #54
This week we’re heading to CANADA to talk about one of North America's biggest megaprojects, but you've probably never heard of it - a $30BN new liquefied natural gas or LNG plant. Later in the episode, we chat about a snow...
07.13.2023
The BILLION DOLLAR Plan to Save New York - #53
This week we’re heading to New York City where our latest Tomorrow's Build's video on the city's new seawall... in short, the race is on to save Manhattan from climate change. Later in the episode, we chat about the massive new...
07.09.2023
Construction’s MENTAL HEALTH Crisis - #52
In this special bonus episode of The World's Best Construction Podcast we're shining a light on construction's mental health crisis. You can learn more and see how you can start to make a difference to this issue through "Get Construction...
07.06.2023
The Race to SAVE Texas’ Failed Megabridge - #51
This week we’re heading to Corpus Christi, Texas, where construction on the massive new Harbor Bridge has been halted, not once, but twice - we chat through 6 big reasons why... and get side-tracked with a monkey story. Later in the...
06.29.2023
The Crazy SCANDAL Behind Building the Washington Monument - #50
Welcome to episode 50! This week we’re heading to Washington DC and specifically to the world-famous Washington Monument, an iconic landmark that once sat half-built and abandoned. Later in the episode, we go over our latest Tomorrow's Build video looking at...
06.22.2023
The Tallest SKYSCRAPERS Under Construction in 2023 - #49
This week we’re talking SKYSCRAPERS! Despite the pandemic, despite a global shortage of labour and materials – it seems like nothing can stop the skyscraper. Later in the episode, we talk about "Get Construction Talking" - a new mental health initiative...
06.15.2023
Austria is Digging a TUNNEL Like No Other - #48
This week we’re heading to Linz, Austria where Fred recently came back from a successful trip. During his adventure, Mr Mills visited an active site where a vital piece of Austrian infrastructure is being built across the Danube. Later in the...

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The World's Best Construction Podcast episodes:

The World’s Most Expensive Site - #97

The $3BN Plan to Connect Southeast Asia - #96

How to Build a 2KM Skyscraper - #95

Europe's Megaproject to Replace Russian Railways - #94

How Rectangular TBMs Work - #93

The Plan to Save New York's Emptiest Building - #92

Inside The World's Most Remote Infrastructure Project - #91

This $45BN Megaproject Will Forever Change Paris - #90

Sydney’s $64BN Mega Railway - #89

The Insane Engineering of London’s $5BN Super Sewer - #88

The $1BN Plan to Fix Paris’ Dirty Secret - #87

Why Japan is Hollowing Out a Mountain - #86

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

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

Why Russia Tried to Block This Canal - #83

The Race to Save the Panama Canal - #82

Hawaii's $10BN Railway Across Paradise - #81

The $140BN Race to Build America's First High-Speed Railway - #80

How (and Why) India Built the World’s Biggest Office - #79

Top 10 Construction Projects Completing in 2024 - #78

The Big Fat QUIZ of 2023 - #77

The SECRET Architecture of America's $1BN Fortress - #76

The Skyscraper That ENDED New York's Billionaires' Row - #75

The $1BN Megaproject to SAVE California - #74

The SECRET RULE Keeping Sydney Short - #73

Inside REAL MADRID’s $1BN Stadium Upgrade - #72

Turning LAS VEGAS Into an F1 TRACK - #71

Fred Vs Luke TRIVIA Showdown - #70

The BATTLE To Save New York's Oldest Skyscrapers - #69

Get Construction Talking LIVE from London - #68

Australia's $125 BILLION New Railway - #67

The Mystery of Dubai's FROZEN Mega-Wheel - #66

Have These SUPERCAR Skyscrapers Gone Too Far? - #65

Who Should Live on GROUND ZERO? - #64

Building The World’s BIGGEST Ever Cruise Ship - #63

Italy's $12BN Bridge MYSTERY - #62

The BATTLE To Build India's First Bullet Train - #61

The Quiz REMATCH - #60

How To Build a SPY HQ - #59

Australia's $6.3 BILLION New Railway Explained - #58

The Race to Replace a CRACKED DAM - #57

The Building That BROKE Taipei - #56

Summer QUIZ Special - #55

CANADA'S $30BN Gamble To Become An Energy Superpower - #54

The BILLION DOLLAR Plan to Save New York - #53

Construction’s MENTAL HEALTH Crisis - #52

The Race to SAVE Texas’ Failed Megabridge - #51

The Crazy SCANDAL Behind Building the Washington Monument - #50

The Tallest SKYSCRAPERS Under Construction in 2023 - #49

Austria is Digging a TUNNEL Like No Other - #48

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