The World's Best Construction Podcast

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/4aS8GSHWIN! 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.comwww.TheB1M.com

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Vietnam’s $67BN High Speed Railway". Together, we're discussing how Vietnam is about to build the largest infrastructure project in its history. Pre-order Fred's book MEGA BUILDS now 👉 https://bit.ly/3Y63G6XLater in the episode, we cover:Tour Triangle skyscraper approaches full height in ParisWe end the show with a poignant Scottish Highlands themed email from Walter.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com

This week, we're digging into our most anticipated projects from around the globe in 2026... the list contains:Shanghai Grand Opera House  Jeddah TowerSagrada Familia Lucas Museum of Narrative ArtObama Presidential CenterThis episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight here 👉 https://bit.ly/4aS8GSHLater in the episode, we cover:Shenzhen’s bold new art museumWIN! 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 Sydney Fish Market update from Sarah Jantscher.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com

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.This episode is sponsored by Sage. Learn more about Sage Intacct Construction here 👉 https://bit.ly/3J8sVSkLater in the episode, we cover:Oklahoma’s $900M new NBA stadiumWIN! 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 Phoenix-themed email from Patrick.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com

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.This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight here 👉 https://bit.ly/4aS8GSHLater in the episode, we cover:New towers set for Kazakhstan by SOMWe end the show with some great emails from Samuel Galvin of Cork and Ryan Fisch.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!Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com

This week, we're digging into Rotterdam's competition for a €240M new "climate landmark" — and the architectural competition for it is wild.This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight here 👉 https://bit.ly/4aS8GSHLater in the episode, we cover:Shenzhen's new natural history museum is taking shapeWe end the show with some excellent emails from Alexia and Johannes.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!Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com

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.This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight here 👉 https://bit.ly/4aS8GSHLater in the episode, we cover:Heatherwick’s residential towers in South KoreaNew York’s Flatiron Building is becoming luxury flatsWe end the show with a thought-provoking Spotify comment from 'C'.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!Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com

This week, we're digging into the greatest projects London never had - a topic based on this brilliant recent article on our website. This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight here 👉 https://bit.ly/4aS8GSHLater in the episode, we cover:The Sagrada Familia Reaches its full heightWe end the show with an email from Paige Street.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!Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com