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They unpack Switzerland’s giant Gotthard tunnel story, including a TBM getting stuck in fractured rock and plans to dig a rescue access tunnel. They compare the tunnel’s $2–3bn budget to other megaprojects and explain why Swiss tunnelling stays efficient. They also spotlight Oklahoma City’s $900m new NBA arena, debating its design, cost priorities and execution risks.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent video "Why the Bills Refuse to Build a Roof on New Highmark Stadium". Together, we're discussing how much of an economic giant American football is - however, as modern stadiums go, the 'Bills' aren't exactly following the NFL blueprint.Pre-order Fred's book MEGA BUILDS now 👉 https://bit.ly/3Y63G6XLater in the episode, we cover:400 Lake Shore rises in ChicagoWe end the show with an email update from Holly AND a hilarious Squidward-themed Spotify comment.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're covering the latest news in construction, including:UK Government approves China’s mega-embassy in LondonSydney’s new fish market completesDubai’s orb-topped skyscraperPre-order Fred's book MEGA BUILDS now 👉 https://bit.ly/3Y63G6XWe end the show with a Disneyland/Walt Disney World themed email from Josue.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.