This week, Fred and Liam dig into The B1M's latest video, all about "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYHwpeggvmc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The $17BN Plan to Make Iraq a Logistics Superpower</a>". Luke is sadly unwell this week. We wish him all the best for a speedy recovery! Later in the episode, we cover:<ul><li>Bhutan's new airport - https://www.instagram.com/p/DG052lOM5G9/?img_index=1</li><li>London’s 85 Gracechurch Street skyscraper hitting Roman ruins - https://www.instagram.com/p/DG_nzFRsS4J/?img_index=1</li></ul> Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com

The $17BN Plan to Make Iraq a Logistics Superpower - #135

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVcg8uHKuwo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Why Berlin Built a $7BN Empty Airport</a>". Luke is away for this episode, so Fred and Liam breakdown the turbulent 30-year journey of Brandenburg Airport, in Berlin, Germany. Later in the episode, we cover: <ul><li>Naples set to get a major new district = <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGlO2yhsXg_/?img_index=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/p/DGlO2yhsXg_/?img_index=1</a></li><li>London’s £4.5BN super sewer is now fully connected = <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGY2rucuduK/?img_index=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/p/DGY2rucuduK/?img_index=1</a></li></ul> We end the show with an email from Tim Cooper. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com

Why Berlin Built a $7BN Empty Airport - #134

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Why China is Building a New Road to Russia". In the mountains where Europe meets Asia, a controversial highway is under construction. For the first time on the podcast, we're discussing big infrastructure in Georgia (the country, not the US state!) This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble here:&nbsp;<a href="bit.ly/4iavIGV" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bit.ly/4iavIGV</a> , and more info about Viewpoint Field View here:&nbsp;<a href="bit.ly/4h3q5bU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bit.ly/4h3q5bU</a> Later in the episode, we cover:<ul><li>42,000 seat new stadium planned for Egypt = <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGLy-Xsu6i9/?img_index=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/p/DGLy-Xsu6i9/?img_index=1</a></li><li>Dubai’s 100-metre pool terrace = <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DF5Y1WUs1c5/?img_index=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/p/DF5Y1WUs1c5/?img_index=1</a></li></ul> We end the show emails from Tim Anderson and Steven Prediletto. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com

Why China is Building a New Road to Russia - #133

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "<a href="Inside Europe's $1BN Abandoned Mega-Build" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Inside Europe's $1BN Abandoned Mega-Build</a>". Together, we talk about Fred's experiences of going inside one of Europe’s biggest abandoned buildings, the one of a kind ICC Berlin. Later in the episode, we cover:<ul><li>GCHQ share rare construction images with The B1M = <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DF94xiCM8kE/?img_index=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/p/DF94xiCM8kE/?img_index=1</a></li></ul> We end the show with emails from Manu and Jason Methfessel. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com

Inside Europe's $1BN Abandoned Mega-Build - #132

This week, we're digging into The B1M's most recent long-form video "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGZJBNhTDqM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Delayed: Japan’s $64BN Levitating Bullet Trains are no Longer on Track</a>". Liam's away this week, so Fred and Luke are dissecting Japan's super-fast Maglev future that might be on the rails. This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble here:&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/4gUimx3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bit.ly/4gUimx3</a> , and Tekla Structures here:&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/4gGa77k" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">bit.ly/4gGa77k</a> Later in the episode, we cover:<ul><li>Wrexham AFC’s new Kop Stand = <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DFu_3N0MMZ8/?img_index=1 " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/p/DFu_3N0MMZ8/?img_index=1 </a></li><li>London’s 99 Bishopgate unanimously approved = <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DFnSZUQMiY9/?img_index=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/p/DFnSZUQMiY9/?img_index=1</a></li></ul> We end the show with a 350 Park Avenue themed email from H.S. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com

Delayed: Japan’s $64BN Levitating Bullet Trains are no Longer on Track - #131

This week, we're digging into The B1M's most recent video "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZiL--dFqCg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The $3BN Mega Dam That Changes the Weather</a>". In short, India's record-breaking new infrastructure project is absolutely massive. Later in the episode, we cover:<ul><li>London Heathrow’s third runway resurrected&nbsp;= <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DFaGKF7MzGm/?img_index=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/p/DFaGKF7MzGm/?img_index=1</a></li><li>Saudi Arabia finishes carving a hotel into a mountain = <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DFVK2DtuD2I/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/p/DFVK2DtuD2I/</a></li></ul> We end the show with an email from Zachery Benjamin. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com

The $3BN Mega Dam That Changes the Weather - #130

This week, we're digging into The B1M's most recent video "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycNqII5HYMI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Overbudget: Britain's $57BN Nuclear Nightmare</a>". In this episode, the lads ask what went wrong at Hinkley Point C — Europe's largest construction site. Later in the episode, we cover:<ul><li>China’s new Zaha Hadid-designed cultural centre = <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DELO6xmu-HM/?img_index=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/p/DELO6xmu-HM/?img_index=1</a></li><li>Harvard’s first mass-timber building = <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DD5R9nuOWqU/?img_index=3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/p/DD5R9nuOWqU/?img_index=3</a></li></ul> We end the show with a passionate and transparent conversation sparked by some messages from Jason Murray and Cameron Quate. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com

Overbudget: Britain's $57BN Nuclear Nightmare - #129

This week, we're digging into The B1M's most recent video "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3HU1t2OqxY&amp;t=522s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How This Nazi Megastructure Became Luxury Apartments</a>". In this poignant episode of the podcast, we ask ourselves how to deal with buildings of a dark past... Later in the episode, we cover:<ul><li>Manila’s new skyscrapers&nbsp;= <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DEnvxKMsmOz/?img_index=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/p/DEnvxKMsmOz/?img_index=1</a></li><li>London’s Southbank development gets High Court approval = <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DD7RHM4s2js/?img_index=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/p/DD7RHM4s2js/?img_index=1</a></li></ul> We end the show with a Spotify comment from DerBeste and an email from Andy Macaulay. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com

How This Nazi Megastructure Became Luxury Apartments - #128

This week, we're digging into The B1M's most recent video "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJ3ATTY13qo&amp;t=290s" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Top 25 Construction Megaprojects of 2025</a>". We'll give you 25 chances to guess what this episode is about... either way, it’s going to be a massive year for construction. Later in the episode, we cover:<ul><li>China’s Heatherwick-designed new district completes = <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DDu53ErOUa6/?img_index=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/p/DDu53ErOUa6/?img_index=1</a></li><li>Twin skyscrapers with skypool coming to Dubai = <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DEIpZm2u-0r/?img_index=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/p/DEIpZm2u-0r/?img_index=1</a></li></ul> We end the show with a Apple Podcasts review from Oliwier and a Spotify comment guyalexupstone. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com

Top 25 Construction Megaprojects of 2025 - #127

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