The World's Best Construction Podcast

The World's Best Construction Podcast

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  • The Sphere Failed. Why Are They Building More? - #196

    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.


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    36 min
  • Abu Dhabi’s Gehry-Designed Performing Arts Centre - #195

    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.


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    45 min
  • Saudi Arabia’s New National Tennis Centre - #194

    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.


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    www.TheB1M.com

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    48 min
  • Norway is Building The World's Deepest Mega-Tunnel - #193

    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 skyscraper


    We end the show with an email from Ryan Fisch.


    Get in touch! [email protected]

    www.TheB1M.com

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    44 min
  • This Will Be the Second Tallest Building Ever - #192

    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 end the show with an email from Sam M.


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    www.TheB1M.com

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    51 min
  • New York’s Penn Station Plans Move Forward - #191

    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.


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    41 min
  • This Subway Will Change Canada's Most Important City - #190

    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 two emails from Jaden and William.


    Get in touch! [email protected]

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    50 min
  • Vancouver’s First Supertall Skyscraper - #189

    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.


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    34 min
  • New York’s 175 Park Avenue Moves Forward - #188

    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 tickets here!


    We end the show with an incredible question from Lucca.


    Get in touch! [email protected]

    www.TheB1M.com

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    35 min
  • How Teams Are Working to Fix Chernobyl’s Dome - #187

    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! [email protected]

    www.TheB1M.com

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    39 min

About 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…

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