The World's Best Construction Podcast

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 affordable housing and who gets to live in it is a big issue.Later in the episode, we cover:Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Tower re-starting construction: https://www.instagram.com/p/CxlmiuKsGin/?img_index=1New Marriott Hotels announced for Trojena: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cxq7cBDMe9X/?img_index=1London’s Canada Water redevelopment approved: https://www.instagram.com/p/CxQHEksMBSM/?img_index=1We're raising awareness of construction's mental health crisis through our Get Construction Talking initiative. There’s a video series on our channel and you can find support or donate over at - https://www.getconstructiontalking.org/We end the show with an email from Marco Van Der Wal Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast explores the engineering and design of the world's biggest cruise ship, discusses the impact of aviation design on the cruise ship industry, and showcases a new high-rise development in Dusseldorf. Additionally, it highlights adaptable towers with sustainable design features and delves into architectural opinions and reflections. The episode also includes a review of the podcast and a 30-day free trial offer from sponsor Bluebeam.

This week we're heading to Italy - specifically, Sicily - to talk about the B1M's latest video on the Strait of Messina MEGA bridge. Will Italy ever build this engineering masterpiece?Later in the episode, we cover:Real Madrid’s revamped stadium and retractable pitch: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cw22ZkRMI3m/Jungle-inspired offices in Tulum: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cw5Mvc1swof/?img_index=1We end the show with an email from Chris Martin (not the Coldplay lead) ((or is it?)) Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're heading to the newly crowned most populated country in the world... INDIA. India is working on a high-speed rail system - their own "bullet train". However, the rail project is a bit behind schedule.  Later in the episode, we cover:The UK’s RAAC concrete issue: https://www.theb1m.com/video/raac-concrete-60-secondsHarley Davidson’s motorcycle theatre progressing in Milwaukee: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwwxRzKM44a/?img_index=1This episode is sponsored by Bluebeam. Learn more and start your 30-day FREE trial at www.bluebeam.comWe end the show with a couple of emails from Martin Petroc and an anonymous listener.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we have another special episode for you... IT'S THE REMATCH QUIZ! Fred and Liam go head-to-head to test their knowledge on 5 construction-related categories. Play along at home! Later in the episode, we cover:Paris' Olympic Aquatic Centre nearing completion: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwQuC7AMc49/?img_index=1 FOUR Frankfurt nearing completion (UN Studio): https://www.instagram.com/p/CwdhHPksGzU/?img_index=1A new green office development in Singapore (Eric Parry Architects): https://www.instagram.com/p/CwYHD24MWlx/?img_index=1We end the show with a couple of emails from Michael Mains and JD. Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you've seen a 007 film in recent years, you've probably seen the SIS or MI6 Building. This week we explore how Britain built its landmark SPY HEADQUARTERS.Later in the episode, we chat about a mountain-inspired housing development in the Netherlands designed by MVRDV. Also in the news, we look at AI-generated designs for cliffside buildings in Ireland from digital artist and RIBA Part 1 architect Sarah Asif.This episode is sponsored by Bluebeam. Learn more and start your 30-day FREE trial at www.bluebeam.comWe end the show with an email from Jev Laverick.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’re heading DOWN UNDER to Brisbane, Australia to cover The B1M's latest video: "The Race to Build a $6.3BN Railway for the Olympics". This massive infrastructure project will help put Brisbane on par with Melbourne and Sydney.Later in the episode, we chat about London's newly approved "One North Quay" - a 23-storey life sciences laboratory in Canary Wharf (designed by KPF). Also in the news, we look at the Ascentage Pharmaceutical Headquarters in Suzhou, China - it's inspired by the shape of chemical bonds and was completed in 2022 (designed by OLI Architecture).We end the show with an email from Harrison (Harri) Laurie.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’re heading to Switzerland to cover The B1M's latest video. The country is building a dam in front of a dam - yes, you read that right. Fred and some of the video team went on location to get more answers, which lead to a DAM good chat.Later in the episode, we look at Zaha Hadid’s futuristic newly approved skyscraper in Xian, China. Also in the news, London's 53-year old Euston Tower is set for a facelift - 3XN Architects revealed plans to renovate the British Land-owned 36-storey building that has sat vacant since 2021. We end the show with TWO separate emails from Brian J. Marshall and Evan Reilly.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exploring the iconic Taipei Performing Arts Centre in Taiwan, the approval of 5 World Trade Center in NYC and 55 Bishopsgate in London, and a Portsmouth-themed email. The episode covers unique architectural designs, construction news, and cultural preservation in construction projects.

This week we have a very special episode for you... IT'S THE SUMMER QUIZ SPECIAL! Fred, Liam, and Luke are going head-to-head to test their construction knowledge on this years projects and beyond. It's unhinged, educational, cheeky, and superb in all the best ways.We end the show with an email from top Canadian; Nathan Williams.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.