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The World's Best Construction Podcast

The B1M

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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Today · 47 min
The World's Most Beautiful Bridge Just Opened - #205
This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "The World's Most Beautiful Bridge Just Opened". Together, we're discussing how Taiwan's Danjiang Bridge is no ordinary bridge. 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: Philadelphia’s new hockey and basketball arena We end the show with an Apple Podcasts review from QSWookie and an email from Rahim. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September 10 · 49 min
Manhattan Builds (another) Stone Skyscraper - #204
Get your Mega Builds London Event tickets HERE: https://www.procore.com/en-gb/events/b1m/london This week, we're digging into some recent construction news stories, including: Manhattan builds (another) stone skyscraper Shenzhen’s latest hotel – in the 480M North Bund Center Miami’s colourful new development 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 emails from Marcus Mozley and Johannes Kotzee. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
September 3 · 42 min
Is Gordie Howe The Worst-Timed Bridge Opening Ever? - #203
This week, we're digging into some recent construction news stories, including: Is Gordie Howe the worst-timed bridge opening ever? The A’s stadium takes shape in Vegas America’s tallest timber office building We end the show with a hilarious email from Kuldeep Meena as well as some other good messages. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 27 · 53 min
The Race to Save the UK's Palace of Westminster - #202
This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Can The Houses of Parliament Be Saved?". Together, we're discussing how The clock is ticking to save the UK's Houses of Parliament. 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: Elon Musk is building the world’s largest building Waterline becomes the tallest skyscraper in Texas We end the show with an email from Darragh. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 13 · 37 min
Why New York Just Built a 1930s Skyscraper - #201
This week, we're digging into some recent construction news stories, including: Why New York Just Built a 1930s Skyscraper Beijing’s new Z8 Tower to start construction Shenzhen’s natural history museum completes 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 an anonymous sender. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
August 6 · 50 min
The 200th Episode Extravaganza - #200
This week, we're celebrating our 200th episode with: A special listener Q&A A decent-enough construction quiz And we go over some podcast highlights Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 30 · 42 min
The $12.5BN Airport That Will Overhaul World Travel - #199
This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "The $12.5BN Airport That Will Overhaul World Travel". Together, we're discussing how Ethiopia is building the world's potentially busiest airport. This is the story of Bishoftu International Airport. 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: Italy plans a ‘hospital of the future’ We end the show with an email from Ryan. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 23 · 42 min
New York’s 2WTC Finally Breaks Ground - #198
This week, we're digging into some recent construction news stories, including: New York’s 2WTC finally breaks ground London’s BT Tower to become a hotel Shanghai Grand Opera House prepares for opening We end the show with some messages from Spotify. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 16 · 49 min
Listener Q&A Special - #197
This week, Fred, Liam, and Luke are answering YOUR construction industry related questions, mixed with some banter-fuelled answers and off-topic factoids. This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight 360 Capture here 👉 https://bit.ly/3PAlIxi Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 9 · 35 min
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. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 2 · 44 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. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 25 · 47 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. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 11 · 43 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! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 4 · 50 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. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 28 · 40 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. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 21 · 49 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! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 14 · 33 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. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 7 · 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! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 30 · 38 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! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
April 23 · 35 min
How the World’s Most Remote Mega Build Went Wrong - #186
This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent smash-hit video "How the World’s Most Remote Mega Build Went Wrong". Together, we're discussing a huge infrastructure project in the remote French island of Réunion. This is engineering on the edge. This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight here 👉 https://bit.ly/4aS8GSH WIN! We're giving you the chance to win a free trip to the ITER nuclear fusion construction site in France with Fred! You can enter now at this link! We end the show with a few messages, including a look at 144 Vanderbilt, Brooklyn. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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