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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

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 stadiumLondon’s Liverpool Street Station overhaul approvedCity of London shares image of how the City will look in 2032Hard Rock Hotel and Casino rises in Las VegasThis episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight here 👉 https://bit.ly/4aS8GSHWe end the show with a brilliant email from "Sarah who lives near Brisbane".Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com

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?Pre-order Fred's book MEGA BUILDS now 👉 https://bit.ly/3Y63G6XLater in the episode, we cover:Mongolia’s volcanic visitor centreBeijing’s new art museumWe end the show with a 'public-transport at the 2026 World Cup' themed email from Lucca.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com

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?"Pre-order Fred's book MEGA BUILDS now 👉 https://bit.ly/3Y63G6XLater in the episode, we cover:RIBA President proposes a high-speed rail loop across UK and IrelandWe end the show with some brilliant Spotify comments.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com