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.

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Later in the episode, we cover:

• Oklahoma’s $900M new NBA stadium

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We end the show with a Phoenix-themed email from Patrick.

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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.

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Later in the episode, we cover:

• New towers set for Kazakhstan by SOM

We end the show with some great emails from Samuel Galvin of Cork and Ryan Fisch.

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This week, we're digging into Rotterdam's competition for a €240M new "climate landmark" — and the architectural competition for it is wild.

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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 Johannes.

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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.

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Later in the episode, we cover:

• Heatherwick’s residential towers in South Korea
• New York’s Flatiron Building is becoming luxury flats

We end the show with a thought-provoking Spotify comment from 'C'.

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This week, we're digging into the greatest projects London never had - a topic based on this brilliant recent article on our website.

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Later in the episode, we cover:

• The Sagrada Familia Reaches its full height

We end the show with an email from Paige Street.

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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 Casino rises in Las Vegas

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We end the show with a brilliant email from "Sarah who lives near Brisbane".

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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?

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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 the 2026 World Cup' themed email from Lucca.

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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?"

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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 comments.

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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.

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Later in the episode, we cover:

• 400 Lake Shore rises in Chicago

We end the show with an email update from Holly AND a hilarious Squidward-themed Spotify comment.

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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

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We end the show with a Disneyland/Walt Disney World themed email from Josue.

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