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 most important canal be saved before it runs dry? Together, we break it all down.

Later in the episode, we cover:

• Oklahoma’s near megatall skyscraper = https://www.instagram.com/p/C2fqFBGs5Fe/?img_index=1
• The world’s highest spokeless ferris wheel = https://www.instagram.com/p/C2j-fTtsSS5/?img_index=1

This episode was sponsored by James Hardie. Learn more about their diverse range of products here: https://www.jameshardie.co.uk/

We end the show with an email from Björn Johansson AND some cheeky Spotify comments.

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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=1
• Latest construction progress on the Gordie Howe Intl Bridge = https://www.instagram.com/p/C2PYh1UMYZN/?img_index=1

This episode was sponsored by Autodesk Construction Cloud. Learn more about the cloud based solution here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_Ku7EmS_Gg - AND don't forget to send in your own miscommunication stories in construction!

We end the show with an email from Daniel.

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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 might just be changing... this new plan for a US bullet train might actually work.

Later in the episode, we cover:

• Dubai’s latest skyscraper (complete with a suspended pool) = https://www.instagram.com/p/C1wpBwqMMOb/?img_index=1
• Saudi Arabia’s plans for a subterranean city = https://www.instagram.com/p/C2AlQTBsiTv/?img_index=1

We end the show with a lovely email from Brandon De Bruyn.

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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 into the absolutely massive Surat Diamond Bourse.

Later in the episode, we cover:

• Dubai’s supertall Mercedes-Benz skyscraper = https://www.instagram.com/p/C1q0yueMax0/
• Cambodia’ vast new airport = https://www.instagram.com/p/C1vG4r4Mqax/?img_index=1

This episode was sponsored by Autodesk Construction Cloud. Learn more about the cloud based solution here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_Ku7EmS_Gg

We end the show with an email from Justin Dart.

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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 in to it all!

Later in the episode, we cover:

• Bhutan’s Mindfulness City = https://www.instagram.com/p/C1Fg0bTMiS8/?img_index=1
• Saudi Arabia’s esports arena = https://www.instagram.com/p/C1E8DScM5Fw/?img_index=1

This episode was sponsored by Trimble Construction! Learn more about Viewpoint Field View here - https://bit.ly/3SnCS09

We end the show with an entertaining Apple Podcasts review from "DynastyBoy".

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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 category, The B1M category, the History category, and the pop-culture category.

*okay, not ALL of the questions relate to 2023, but the episode is still big, still fat, and still quizzy.

We end the show with a spontaneous bonus pronunciation quiz headed up by Liam. Yes, that's right, a pronunciation quiz.

See you in 2024!

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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=1
• London’s new H1 office development = https://www.instagram.com/p/C0xNRHfMoIU/?img_index=1

This episode was sponsored by Sablono Track Free. Learn more about this fantastic service here: https://bit.ly/476Ryo3

We end the show with some cheeky comments from Spotify!

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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=1
• Tencent’s dramatic new headquarters in Shenzhen = https://www.instagram.com/p/C0mkyUIMwmO/?img_index=1

This episode was sponsored by Autodesk Construction Cloud. Learn more about the cloud based solution here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_Ku7EmS_Gg

We end the show with an email from Josue Valdez.

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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=1

This episode was sponsored by Trimble Construction! Learn more about Viewpoint Field View here - https://bit.ly/3SnCS09

We end the show with a message from Ryan Ball.

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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=1
• Saudi Arabia’s village-inspired airport = https://www.instagram.com/p/C0CFR4xsR-E/?img_index=1

This episode is sponsored by Bluebeam. Learn more and start your 30-day FREE trial at www.bluebeam.com

We end the show with some of your comments from Spotify!

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