The World's Best Construction Podcast

<p>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 <em>The World's Best Construction Podcast</em> by The B1M</p><br /><p>Email us! Podcast@TheB1M.com</p><br /><p>http://www.TheB1M.com</p><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The World's Tallest Megadam Will Block Central Asia - #166

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "The World's Tallest Megadam Will Block Central Asia". Together, we discuss how Tajikistan is finally finishing a Soviet-era mega build.This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s design and detailing solutions here 👉 https://bit.ly/45Q3hdRLater in the episode, we cover:Saudi Arabia’s 12 million square metre development = https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ4DjhfjZJk/?img_index=1Albania’s spherical new sports venue = https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ5CQu8Db8Z/?img_index=1We end the show with some Spotify comments and an email from Jaden Musharbash.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-20
47:22

Inside The $3BN Mega-Lab That Will Change The World - #165

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Inside The $3BN Mega-Lab That Will Change The World". Together, we discuss what 13 nations are building in the south of Sweden. Spoiler - it's fascinating. Later in the episode, we cover:Grand Egyptian Museum opens = https://www.instagram.com/p/DQmcxU0DbI0/?img_index=1Belgium’s Gare de Mons opens 10 years late = https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ1mLJ_jQnJ/?img_index=1We end the show with a brilliant question from Sebastian Gulmark.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-13
51:51

Cambodia's New Airport Opens, Chicago's Lake Station Overhaul and more... - #164

This week we're covering the latest news in construction, including:Techno International Airport officially opens in Cambodia = https://www.instagram.com/p/DQE5M7hjcoc/?img_index=1Chicago’s State/Lake Station set for an overhaul = https://www.instagram.com/p/DPwmRKnDbLL/?img_index=1John Hopkins University opens its new student centre = https://www.instagram.com/p/DP6kaC7DI6K/?img_index=1This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s design and detailing solutions here 👉 https://bit.ly/45Q3hdRWe end the show with an email from Eliška.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-06
31:57

Why Canada Blasted a Huge Hole Outside its Parliament - #163

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Why Canada Blasted a Huge Hole Outside its Parliament". Together, we discuss the insane engineering behind Canada's biggest ever building upgrade.This episode is sponsored by Sage. Learn more about Sage Intacct Construction here 👉 https://bit.ly/3J8sVSkLater in the episode, we cover:270 Park Avenue opens in New York = https://www.instagram.com/p/DQE_JV_jT5h/?img_index=1 Works progress on Taiwan’s Zaha Hadid-designed Danjiang Bridge = https://www.instagram.com/p/DQLGEJKgqMp/?img_index=1We end the show with an email from Sam Scorthorne.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-30
42:03

Serbia’s Zaha Hadid Skyscraper, Gordie Howe Bridge Update, & Singapore’s New Waterfront Venue - #162

This week we're covering the latest news in construction, including:Singapore’s 30,000 seat new outdoor venue = https://www.instagram.com/p/DPgqHDkAqAK/?img_index=1Serbia’s Zaha Hadid designed skyscraper = https://www.instagram.com/p/DPorYSsDT2x/?img_index=1Gordie Howe Bridge nears completion = https://www.instagram.com/p/DPOtV9HiPip/?img_index=1We end the show with emails from Adi and Caleb MetcalfGet in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-23
37:55

Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands Adds a Fourth Tower and London’s 130 Fenchurch Street Skyscraper - #161

This week we're covering the latest news in construction, including:Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands adding a fourth tower = https://www.instagram.com/p/DPjR0O_DMjj/?img_index=1London’s 130 Fenchurch Street skyscraper = https://www.instagram.com/p/DPcRBL1DWH_/?img_index=1We end the show with emails from Carl Trezza and Jason Murray.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-16
32:47

Manchester United Scraps Stadium Design, and Do Logo's Belong on Skyscrapers? - #160

This week we're covering the latest news in construction, including:Manchester United scraps its stadium’s circus tent = https://www.instagram.com/p/DPJc0RxjUR9/?img_index=1Hangzhou’s Golden Sands Lake Grand Theatre = https://www.instagram.com/p/DOy9_B-DdRQ/?img_index=1Huge sinkhole opens up under Bangkok’s metro extension = https://www.instagram.com/p/DPBzG43iFWl/Do logos belong on tall buildings? = https://www.instagram.com/theb1m/p/DPMhvY6jX7-/This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s design and detailing solutions here 👉 https://bit.ly/45Q3hdRWe end the show with emails from John Geisler and Ryan Fisch.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-09
46:08

Baghdad's New District, Santander's New Miami Skyscraper, and Riyadh's Expo 2030 Site - #159

This week we're covering the latest news in construction, including:Baghdad's New District "Sustainable Forest" = https://www.instagram.com/p/DOtfziNjaHM/Santander's New Miami Skyscraper = https://www.instagram.com/p/DOF9kkLDcq3/Riyadh's Expo 2030 Site = https://www.instagram.com/p/DOQXaigDUjm/We end the show with some topical Spotify comments from Ryan, Clement and Finlay McBride.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-02
38:30

London’s 50 Fenchurch Street, Binghatti Flare Rises in Dubai, & Borneo’s New Port- #158

This week we're covering the latest news in construction, including:Construction progresses on London’s 50 Fenchurch Street = https://www.theb1m.com/video/700-year-old-london-church-tower-stilts-construction-fifty-fenchurchBinghatti Flare rises in Dubai = https://www.instagram.com/p/DNykPevWqlh/?img_index=1Borneo’s new port = https://www.instagram.com/p/DN5POQtjax4/?img_index=1This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s design and detailing solutions here 👉 https://bit.ly/45Q3hdRWe end the show with an email from Aaron Molloy.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-25
40:24

The September QUIZ - #157

This week, the infamous World’s Best Construction Podcast QUIZ returns in dramatic fashion! In this instalment, Fred & Liam compete in the following themed rounds: Rail, Airport, Audio, Skyscraper, German, Merdeka 118, American Construction History, and Popular Culture... there can only be one winner.We end the show with messages from Jay Kennard, Martin Krus, and Rui.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-11
37:32

Manchester's New Metro, Chicago O'Hare's $1.3BN Upgrade, and more - #156

This week we're covering the latest news in construction, including:Manchester plans a metro system = https://www.instagram.com/p/DNv88LwWrtj/?img_index=1Work begins on Chicago’s $1.3BN new concourse = https://www.instagram.com/p/DNiO1Tgsn-A/?img_index=1Construction progresses on London’s One Undershaft = https://www.instagram.com/p/DNWTW8tMZpW/?img_index=1This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s design and detailing solutions here 👉 https://bit.ly/45Q3hdRWe end the show with an email from Logan Brown. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-28
39:15

Inside China’s Controversial London Mega-Embassy - #155

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Inside China’s Controversial London Mega-Embassy". Together, we discuss how this UK construction controversy is anything but diplomatic.Later in the episode, we cover:The White House to get a new State Ballroom = https://www.instagram.com/p/DM8HC3lMnWR/?img_index=1We end the show with an email from Steve Strauss.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-21
45:20

Listener Q&A Special - #154

This week, Fred, Liam, and Luke have reunited and are doing something a little different... a listener question-and-answer episode! Stay tuned for some excellent construction industry related topics, mixed with some banter-fuelled answers. This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s design and detailing solutions here 👉 https://bit.ly/45Q3hdRGet in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-14
47:23

This Huge Hole Should've Been America's Tallest Skyscraper - #153

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "This Huge Hole Should've Been America's Tallest Skyscraper". Liam is away this week, so it's just Fred & Luke discussing the new skyscrapers that are rising from the remains of the Chicago Spire.This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s design and detailing solutions here 👉 https://bit.ly/45Q3hdRLater in the episode, we cover:Billionaire hotel owner submits Heathrow expansion plan = https://www.instagram.com/p/DMxORKLsYTw/?img_index=1 Hong Kong’s new sports complex = https://www.instagram.com/p/DMuyQlVMPPP/?img_index=1We end the show with an email from Jonathon Hallion.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-07
43:50

France’s Tour Triangle Takes Shape - #152

This week we're covering the latest news in construction, including:France’s Tour Triangle takes shape = https://www.instagram.com/p/DMdi8WcsP_P/?img_index=1 Benfica's stadium overhaul = https://www.instagram.com/p/DMaKvPgMMTr/?img_index=1China’s Sany IROOTECH HQ nears completion = https://www.instagram.com/p/DMqglwcM1Hh/?img_index=1We end the show with emails from Ryan Fisch and Tristan.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-31
47:58

Bangkok’s New Lantern District - #151

This week we're covering the latest news in construction, including:Bangkok’s new lantern district = https://www.instagram.com/p/DMIqEf6svWQ/?img_index=1Paraguay’s tallest new skyscraper  = https://www.instagram.com/p/DMOTfUfsxbR/?img_index=1Wimbledon’s massive expansion = https://www.instagram.com/p/DMYSNQBsgzq/?img_index=1We end the show with a Spotify comment from "C".Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-24
45:05

Abu Dhabi’s Zayed National Museum Takes Shape - #150

This week we're covering the latest news in construction, including:Abu Dhabi’s Zayed National Museum takes shape = https://www.instagram.com/p/DMAinkSMxag/Thessaloniki’s eagle-inspired stadium = https://www.instagram.com/p/DMF5yFDMskp/?img_index=1Shanghai’s new district = https://www.instagram.com/p/DMGnsbxslmj/?img_index=1This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s design and detailing solutions here 👉 https://bit.ly/45Q3hdRWe end the show with an Audible review from Thomas S Miles.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-17
38:09

How THE LINE Will Be Built - #149

This week, we're trying something a little different and discussing this week's news in construction. Together, we cover:Saudi Arabia reveals more construction details for THE LINE = https://www.instagram.com/p/DLmzH2xtMg9/Los Angeles spends $720M on an art gallery = https://www.instagram.com/p/DLkJjQ9M0hz/?img_index=1Copenhagen set for a cracking new public space = https://www.instagram.com/p/DLo2VvVs4DV/?img_index=1China inflates a dome over a construction site = https://www.instagram.com/p/DLvAXcQMX7J/We end the show with an email from Josue Valdez.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-10
44:36

Is this Europe’s Most Disastrous Airport Ever? - #148

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Is this Europe’s Most Disastrous Airport Ever?". Liam is away this week, so it's just Fred & Luke asking, is Ciudad Real the most disastrous airport ever?This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s design and detailing solutions here 👉 https://bit.ly/45Q3hdRLater in the episode, we cover:Lithuania's airport overhaul = https://www.instagram.com/p/DLamNiXMsA-/?img_index=1Pedestrianisation of London’s Oxford Street moving ahead = https://www.instagram.com/p/DK__vdiM4zq/?img_index=1We end the show with an email from Dan. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-03
47:27

Why New York’s Leaning Skyscrapers Don’t Fall Over - #147

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Why New York’s Leaning Skyscrapers Don’t Fall Over". Together, we're dissecting one of NYC's most unusual towers... two skyscrapers that lean into each other - because they have to. This is the story behind the American Copper Building. This episode is sponsored by Snaptrude. Try Snaptrude for free 👉 https://bit.ly/3I1EJo8Later in the episode, we cover:Plans for Australia’s tallest new skyscraper unveiled = https://www.instagram.com/p/DLKSpLbMzf8/?img_index=1New city district set to be constructed in Dubai = https://www.instagram.com/p/DLGOqTrssIX/?img_index=1Queen Elizabeth II Memorial winner announced = https://www.instagram.com/p/DLRpN5qM5wg/?img_index=1We end the show with an interesting anecdote from Luke's wife... Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-26
42:49

David Sisson

I rarely comment, but I hoped this would be a informative podcast on construction. But several minutes in, they are still talking about beaches and barbecues. So I won't persist as if I wanted light chat, I would just talk to a friend. I'm sad because I hoped this would be like similar to the excellent YouTube channel.

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Tammy Martin

This type of construction is quite lucrative right now, which means that contractors need to keep everything moving forward, or they risk losing out on future projects. They need to look for new land continuously, always keep a list of qualified workers on hand, know where they can find materials at competitive prices, and have enough money to cover all their costs until each home is finished because new residential construction https://talonhomebuilders.com/ is different than commercial construction, because these buildings are used for people to live in instead of working in.

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