This week, we're keeping it local and digging into The B1M's latest video "The Insane Engineering of London’s $5BN Super Sewer". This topic has it all; Victorian sewer systems overflowing, construction in one of the world's busiest city's, and a famous river flowing through the middle - something big is taking shape under London. This episode was sponsored by James Hardie. Learn more about their diverse range of products here: https://bit.ly/3w7gf7e Later in the episode, we cover: A new...

This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest video "The $1BN Plan to Fix Paris’ Dirty Secret". In preparation for the Olympic Games being hosted in Paris this year, the city has a $1.5BN clean-up plan that's in-seine (see what we did there? aha!) This episode was sponsored by Trimble Construction! Learn more about Viewpoint Field View here - https://bit.ly/3v2oEZs Later in the episode, we cover: Brisbane’s breathing skyscraper = https://www.instagram.com/p/C4DOiMUMzQd/?img_index=1Beijing’s...

This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest video "Why Japan is Hollowing Out a Mountain". Japan is building something HUGE inside a mountain, and we ask why? This is the KAMIOKANDE saga - possibly one of our most fascinating (and scientific) pieces of discussion. This episode was sponsored by James Hardie. Learn more about their diverse range of products here: https://bit.ly/3w7gf7e Later in the episode, we cover: London’s BT Tower conversion + INTERVIEW with Able Partners co-founder Ben...

This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest video "The $42BN Plan to Rebuild the World’s Unluckiest City". Christchurch, New Zealand was nearly wiped off the map in 2011, this is the story of how an entire city was rebuilt from scratch. Later in the episode, we cover: New York’s Freedom Plaza skyscrapers = https://www.instagram.com/p/C3SchqLMICE/?img_index=1Dubai’s Foster-designed twin towers = https://www.instagram.com/p/C3I7f6tMisP/?img_index=5 This episode was sponsored by James...

This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest video "The $7BN Mega-Tunnels You've Never Heard Of". Fred journeys inside one of Europe's most impressive (and lesser known) megaprojects in Antwerp, Belgium. Later in the episode, we cover: Mercedes unveils its supertall skyscraper in Dubai = https://www.instagram.com/p/C20V-APMCvB/?img_index=1New York’s demountable cricket world cup stadium = https://www.instagram.com/p/C22Dc3cM9OU/ This episode was sponsored by James Hardie. Learn more about...

This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest video "Why Russia Tried to Block This Canal". The Vistula Canal in Poland is more than just a piece of infrastructure. Later in the episode, we cover: Italy’s vineyard-topped airport = https://www.instagram.com/theb1m/p/C2xfiF0MCYf/?img_index=1Updated renders of London’s One Undershaft = https://www.instagram.com/theb1m/p/C2-hpwxM06z/?img_index=1 This episode was sponsored by James Hardie. Learn more about their diverse range of products here:...

This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest video "The Race to Save the Panama Canal". Arguably, the Panama Canal is one of the globes vital pieces of infrastructure, but recently it's been facing some serious issues. Can the world's most important canal be saved before it runs dry? Together, we break it all down. Later in the episode, we cover: Oklahoma’s near megatall skyscraper = https://www.instagram.com/p/C2fqFBGs5Fe/?img_index=1The world’s highest spokeless ferris wheel =...

This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest video "Hawaii's $10BN Railway Across Paradise". Honolulu has a $10BN new railway – but it's far from complete. Later in the episode, we cover: Shenzhen’s new snow world = https://www.instagram.com/p/C2NXh9UsXLi/?img_index=1Latest construction progress on the Gordie Howe Intl Bridge = https://www.instagram.com/p/C2PYh1UMYZN/?img_index=1 This episode was sponsored by Autodesk Construction Cloud. Learn more about the cloud based solution here:...

This week, we're digging into one of The B1M's biggest recent videos "The $140BN Race to Build America's First High-Speed Railway". Historically, the USA has been a monolith in rail infrastructure, but not so much in the modern era. That might just be changing... this new plan for a US bullet train might actually work. Later in the episode, we cover: Dubai’s latest skyscraper (complete with a suspended pool) = https://www.instagram.com/p/C1wpBwqMMOb/?img_index=1Saudi Arabia’s plans for a...

This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest video "How (and Why) India Built the World’s Biggest Office" - that's right, the world's biggest office isn't in Washington DC, Bucharest, or Shanghai, it's in Surat, Gujarat, India. Together, we dive into the absolutely massive Surat Diamond Bourse. Later in the episode, we cover: Dubai’s supertall Mercedes-Benz skyscraper = https://www.instagram.com/p/C1q0yueMax0/Cambodia’ vast new airport =...

It's a brand new year, and this week we're chatting about The B1M's latest video "Top 10 Projects Completing in 2024". It's going to be a huge year for global construction - from Paris to Taiwan. The lads get stuck in to it all! Later in the episode, we cover: Bhutan’s Mindfulness City = https://www.instagram.com/p/C1Fg0bTMiS8/?img_index=1Saudi Arabia’s esports arena = https://www.instagram.com/p/C1E8DScM5Fw/?img_index=1 This episode was sponsored by Trimble Construction! Learn more about...

This week we have one of our most special episodes of the year for you; THE BIG FAT QUIZ OF 2023*! Fred and Liam go head-to-head to test their construction knowledge in FIVE different categories: the skyscraper category, the infrastructure category, The B1M category, the History category, and the pop-culture category. *okay, not ALL of the questions relate to 2023, but the episode is still big, still fat, and still quizzy. We end the show with a spontaneous bonus pronunciation quiz headed up...

This week, we're looking at a project closer to home and digging into a recent B1M video "The Secret Security of America's London Embassy". This is how the US built its most hi-tech and controversial embassy here in the UK. Would you move from Central London to South London? The lads have strong opinions on this one... Later in the episode, we cover: An infinity pool meets a baseball stadium in South Korea = https://www.instagram.com/p/C03lBnosTvF/?img_index=1London’s new H1 office...

This week, we're digging into the The B1M's latest long form video "The Skyscraper That Ended New York's Billionaires' Row". The rise of the skinny-scraper has been a phenomenon in the Big Apple... but the rise of 220 Central Park South is unlike anything New York City has ever seen before.  Later in the episode, we cover: America’s $5BN hospital upgrade = https://www.instagram.com/p/C0gTAOBsWHM/?img_index=1Tencent’s dramatic new headquarters in Shenzhen =...

This week, we're digging into the The B1M's latest video "The $1BN Megaproject to Save California". The Golden State is the USA's largest by population with a massive economy to go alongside it. However more recently, droughts in the state are affecting Californian agriculture and much more... meet the new infrastructure tackling California's water crisis. Later in the episode, we cover: Construction progressing on LA’s Lucas Museum of Narrative Art =...

This week, we're digging into the The B1M's latest video "The Secret Rule Keeping Sydney Short". Sydney, Australia is one of the largest cities in the Southern Hemisphere. Despite having some of the most recognisable landmarks on the globe, Sydney hasn't really built BIG... but the city's skyline is about to get a whole lot taller. Later in the episode, we cover: London’s updated One Undershaft skyscraper = https://www.instagram.com/p/Cz6l79fMPEZ/?img_index=1Saudi Arabia’s village-inspired...

This week, the lads are reunited after a busy few weeks. Together, they're digging into The B1M's latest video "Inside Real Madrid's $1BN Stadium Upgrade". What was already one of Europe’s most famous grounds has had an incredible facelift... this is how how the Santiago Bernabéu was reborn. Later in the episode, we cover: London is (Not) Re-Building the Las Vegas Sphere = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks9rokm6LIs&t=30sSaudi Arabia announces Epicon =...

This week, Luke is ill and Liam is still honeymooning, so Fred is joined by Senior Content Producer Ian Parkin to take on the topic of Las Vegas' F1 track... that's right, Sin City is about to become Spin City. WARNING: this episode may contain an unhealthy amount of puns & Dad-jokes. Also, the WINNER of Construction Story of the Year is announced! Later in the episode, we cover: One of the world’s thinnest hotels has opened in Indonesia — measuring just 2.8 metres across =...

This week, Fred and Luke are taking advantage of Liam being away for his wedding and are going head-to-head in a construction trivia showdown. With Liam out of the picture, there will definitely be no cheating or Googling for answers! Who will come out on top...? Later in the episode, we cover: Sydney’s Quay Quarter Tower named 2023’s best skyscraper = https://www.instagram.com/p/CzDv3TzsuF-/Seoul’s 200-metre new skyscraper = https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy8AhKhMB8x/?img_index=1Hangzhou’s...

This week, the lads are reunited and are covering The B1M's latest video: "Why New York Demolishes its Best Buildings". The questions is, specifically, how long can a structure like the Woolworth Building survive? Later in the episode, we cover: Saudi Arabia’s dramatic mountain hotels = https://www.instagram.com/p/Cybzioissrx/?img_index=1Sydney Opera House turns 50 = https://www.instagram.com/p/CynnQjNuA43/Singapore’s vertical garden hotel =...

This week, we have a special show for you. This episode features the panel discussion that took place at our debut 'Get Construction Talking' event that happened on 12th July 2023 at Ham Yard Theatre, London. The panel discussion features Procore CEO Tooey Courtemanche, The B1M founder Fred Mills, award-winning engineer Yewande Akinola MBE and Logan Price of OHB Construction. Toward the end of the conversation, the panellists answer some poignant audience questions. Get Construction Talking...

This week, Luke is ill so Fred & Liam are covering The B1M's latest video: "Australia is Building a $125BN Mega-Railway". Melbourne's metro upgrade is on a scale we’ve never seen before. Later in the episode, we cover: Melbourne’s 600 Collins Street skyscraper = https://www.instagram.com/p/CyLzu3xM6UL/?img_index=1Latest construction progress on The Line = https://www.instagram.com/p/CyT_yGdMDLG/?img_index=1China’s Zaha Hadid-designed cultural district =...

This week we're covering The B1M's latest video: "The Mystery of Dubai's Frozen Mega-Wheel". Dubai is the home of the world's biggest and tallest Ferris wheel - the "Ain Dubai". BUT there's a twist... the wheel hasn't operated since March 2022. Later in the episode, we cover: Supertall Zaha Hadid skyscraper announced for Saudi Arabia = https://www.instagram.com/p/CyD4P7PsMF7/?img_index=1One of the world’s tallest hybrid timber buildings approved in Perth =...

This week we're covering The B1M's latest video: "Have These Supercar Skyscrapers Gone Too Far?". In Miami, Dubai, and NYC there are skyscrapers designed by luxury car brands such as Porsche, Bentley, and Aston Martin - yes, that's right... welcome to the age of the supercar skyscraper. Later in the episode, we cover: U2 open the Las Vegas Sphere = https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx2PD7pMLXa/London’s secret tunnels revealed = https://www.instagram.com/p/CxygzpvMMKG/?img_index=1Oman’s vast new...

This week we start the show catching up with Fred after his trip to Chicago where he interviewed Olympic legend Michael Phelps at Procore's Groundbreak event and championed The B1M and Procore's joint mental health initiative: "Get Construction Talking". We then get into a juicy rant about the UK's latest HS2 news. THEN we get into our main topic, 5 World Trade Center - the new residential skyscraper planned at New York's World Trade Center site seems to be (finally) moving ahead, but...