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This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest video "The Plan to Save New York's Emptiest Building". This topic is all about one of the world's most photographed buildings that's hiding in plain sight... but have YOU heard of it? New York is transforming one of its most iconic but rarely-seen towers.

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Later in the episode, we cover:

London?s 54-storey new skyscraper = https://www.instagram.com/p/C46Dz6tMk0l/?img_index=1Saudi Arabia?s glass-bottomed hotel = https://www.instagram.com/p/C4yLvoPs_n-/?img_index=1

We end the show with a topical email from Mike Cmar.

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This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest longform video "Inside The World's Most Remote Infrastructure Project". Fred tells us about his first-hand experience of discovering the incredible infrastructure of the Faroe Islands. This episode is absolutely epic.

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Later in the episode, we cover:

Revised plans for New York?s Affirmation Tower = https://www.instagram.com/p/C48O6fesLcS/?img_index=1Hollywood?s $1BN new Star = https://www.instagram.com/p/C4wBGKWsgUt/?img_index=1

We end the show with a cheeky email from Joe Donnelly.

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This week, we're hopping over the English channel and digging into The B1M's latest video "This $45BN Megaproject Will Forever Change Paris". In the construction & infrastructure world, the French capital has been incredibly busy of late - but even then, the Grand Paris Express is a once-in-a-century megaproject.

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Later in the episode, we cover:

Shenzhen?s latest skyscraper development = https://www.instagram.com/p/C4i4SAPMk50/?img_index=1Amsterdam?s canyon inspired new district = https://www.instagram.com/p/C4fpY0lsSfA/?img_index=1

We end the show with an infrastructure/construction-film-related email from Dean McVeigh.

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This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest video "Sydney?s $64BN Mega Railway". Sydney, Australia is building one of the world's biggest suburban rail projects. G'day Sydney Metro.

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Later in the episode, we cover:

A new expansion of New York City's Hudson Yards = https://www.instagram.com/theb1m/p/C4f09P5sauV/?hl=en&img_index=1An £8.5BN redevelopment of London?s Earls Court = https://www.instagram.com/theb1m/p/C4akEWns7e9/?hl=en&img_index=1

We end the show with an email from Graham Embley AND an anonymous (but funny) Spotify comment.

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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.

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Later in the episode, we cover:

A new (familiar looking..?) baseball stadium coming to Las Vegas = https://www.instagram.com/theb1m/p/C4L_rInsVgt/?img_index=1London?s Waterloo station is set for an overhaul = https://www.instagram.com/theb1m/p/C4YWgkEM4Kp/?img_index=1

We end the show with an interesting email from Christian Martin.

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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!)

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Later in the episode, we cover:

Brisbane?s breathing skyscraper = https://www.instagram.com/p/C4DOiMUMzQd/?img_index=1Beijing?s dramatic new library = https://www.instagram.com/p/C304RFNsLjm/?img_index=1

We end the show with a lovely Apple Podcasts review from John_Ayers.

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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 Stuart = https://www.instagram.com/p/C3qIqX0M1ie/?img_index=1Spain?s oldest football venue gets a red makeover = https://www.instagram.com/p/C3mzlxBsOY6/?img_index=1

We end the show with a lovely Apple Podcasts review from Antonin Besse.

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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

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We end the show with two emails from Mitchel Loring AND Mitchel Frost.

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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 their diverse range of products here: https://bit.ly/3w7gf7e

We end the show with a lovely Apple Podcasts review from "brass razoo".

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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

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We end the show with two emails from Joshua Eden and Colin Woodall.

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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 = https://www.instagram.com/p/C2j-fTtsSS5/?img_index=1

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We end the show with an email from Björn Johansson AND some cheeky Spotify comments.

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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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_Ku7EmS_Gg - AND don't forget to send in your own miscommunication stories in construction!

We end the show with an email from Daniel.

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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 subterranean city = https://www.instagram.com/p/C2AlQTBsiTv/?img_index=1

We end the show with a lovely email from Brandon De Bruyn.

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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 = https://www.instagram.com/p/C1vG4r4Mqax/?img_index=1

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We end the show with an email from Justin Dart.

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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 Viewpoint Field View here - https://bit.ly/3SnCS09

We end the show with an entertaining Apple Podcasts review from "DynastyBoy".

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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 by Liam. Yes, that's right, a pronunciation quiz.

See you in 2024!

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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 development = https://www.instagram.com/p/C0xNRHfMoIU/?img_index=1

This episode was sponsored by Sablono Track Free. Learn more about this fantastic service here: https://bit.ly/476Ryo3

We end the show with some cheeky comments from Spotify!

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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 = https://www.instagram.com/p/C0mkyUIMwmO/?img_index=1

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We end the show with an email from Josue Valdez.

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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 = https://www.instagram.com/p/C0PrJnPsg5b/Saudi Arabia?s Siranna mountain hotel = https://www.instagram.com/p/C0b5dDtMZpS/?img_index=1

This episode was sponsored by Trimble Construction! Learn more about Viewpoint Field View here - https://bit.ly/3SnCS09

We end the show with a message from Ryan Ball.

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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 airport = https://www.instagram.com/p/C0CFR4xsR-E/?img_index=1

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We end the show with some of your comments from Spotify!

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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 = https://www.instagram.com/p/CzrUSLxMmV1/?img_index=1

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We end the show with a AI themed voicemail from Emily Darling.

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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 = https://www.instagram.com/p/CzZfinMMZMC/?img_index=1

A new show court in Wimbledon has been approved in London = https://www.instagram.com/p/CzWyOH_MA6w/?img_index=1

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We end the show with an email from Colin Woodall.

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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 vast new district = https://www.instagram.com/p/CzR11BHMtzW/?img_index=1

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We end the show with some messages we've received on Spotify!

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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 = https://www.instagram.com/p/CyTk2AKsv3q/?img_index=1

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We end the show with an email from Marc de Asis.

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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 is founded by Fred Mills, The B1M and Procore. We're using the power of our reach and organisations to raise awareness of mental health in construction, break the stigma, get millions talking, and lift up and raise $1M for charities working in this space - https://www.getconstructiontalking.org/

This panel contains conversations around mental health which some listeners may find distressing.

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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 = https://www.instagram.com/p/CxxYQCYM9Od/?img_index=1

Don't forget to JOIN US in Sydney on 2nd November for a special Get Construction Talking event: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/get-construction-talking-australian-launch-tickets-704163992457

We end the show with two emails from Benjamin Ryan and Liam Spinks.

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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 = https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx8DGnXsvBe/?img_index=18 Bishopsgate ? London?s dullest new skyscraper? = https://www.instagram.com/p/CxuzeB6Mz2e/?img_index=1

We end the show with a voice-note from Jonathan Pipe.

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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 city district = https://www.instagram.com/p/CxGq5AAMukN/?img_index=1

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We end the show with an email from Alexander Kopp.

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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=1

New Marriott Hotels announced for Trojena: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cxq7cBDMe9X/?img_index=1

London?s Canada Water redevelopment approved: https://www.instagram.com/p/CxQHEksMBSM/?img_index=1

We'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 

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This week we're looking at a construction project that?s 365 metres, has 2,800 rooms, weighs 250,000 gross tonnes and has 22 elevators ? if it were a building it would be absolutely massive. Behold... this is the "Icon of the Seas" - the world's largest cruise ship.

Later in the episode, we cover:

Dusseldorf?s new high rise development: https://www.instagram.com/p/CxD61MfMuZC/ Works nearing completion at Tokyo?s Azabudai Hills district: https://www.instagram.com/p/CxApPxps_UA/?img_index=1

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We end the show with an Apple Podcasts review from NOX_16

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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=1

We end the show with an email from Chris Martin (not the Coldplay lead) ((or is it?)) 

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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=1

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We end the show with a couple of emails from Martin Petroc and an anonymous listener.

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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=1

We end the show with a couple of emails from Michael Mains and JD.

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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.

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We end the show with an email from Jev Laverick.

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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.

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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.

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This week we?re heading to Taipei, Taiwan to talk about a building that's over budget, a decade under construction and one of Asia's most important cultural buildings - the controversial Taipei Performing Arts Centre.

Later in the episode, we cover two interesting bits of construction news: 5 World Trade Center has been given the green light in Lower Manhattan, NYC (designed by KPF) - 274-metre mixed-use skyscraper AND 55 Bishopsgate has also been given the green light in the City of London (designed by Arney Fender Katsalidis (AFK Studios)) - a 285-metre new skyscraper.

We end the show with a Portsmouth-themed email from Ted Jackson-Mount.

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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.

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This week we?re heading to CANADA to talk about one of North America's biggest megaprojects, but you've probably never heard of it - a $30BN new liquefied natural gas or LNG plant.

Later in the episode, we chat about a snow drift-inspired building (also in Canada!) that will become home to the Nunavut Inuit Heritage Centre, designed by Dorte Mandrup. Also in the show, digital designer Norah Design Co has used AI to imagine tennis courts in the caves of Saudi Arabia?s ancient AlUla city.

We end the show with an email from Michiel Vanrompay.

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This week we?re heading to New York City where our latest Tomorrow's Build's video on the city's new seawall... in short, the race is on to save Manhattan from climate change.

Later in the episode, we chat about the massive new Las Vegas Sphere that was illuminated for the first time recently - SPOILER: It's very, very, cool. Also in the show, private developer ASTM North America ? which has an alternate vision for the long-awaited $7BN overhaul of New York's Penn Station ? has unveiled updates to its design and claimed that it could save the city $1BN (yes, ANOTHER Penn Station proposal).

We end the show with a helpful email from Colin Woodall.

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In this special bonus episode of The World's Best Construction Podcast we're shining a light on construction's mental health crisis.

You can learn more and see how you can start to make a difference to this issue through "Get Construction Talking" - a new worldwide initiative to raise awareness of mental health in construction, founded by Fred Mills, The B1M and Procore.

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If you or someone you know is struggling and the situation is not life threatening it's best to contact a registered health professional. In an emergency dial the emergency services.

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Fred, Luke, and Liam

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This week we?re heading to Corpus Christi, Texas, where construction on the massive new Harbor Bridge has been halted, not once, but twice - we chat through 6 big reasons why... and get side-tracked with a monkey story.

Later in the episode, we look at what WAS the proposed next-tallest skyscraper in Texas that's been chopped in half. Also in the show, we cover the latest construction news coming out of Manhattan - a twin skyscraper proposal being put forward with a Las Vegas twist...

We end the show with a voicemail from Michiel Vanrompay and a Golden Gate Bridge tip from Daniel Weitsman.

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Welcome to episode 50! This week we?re heading to Washington DC and specifically to the world-famous Washington Monument, an iconic landmark that once sat half-built and abandoned.

Later in the episode, we go over our latest Tomorrow's Build video looking at Dubai's plan to construct a floating lab to save its coastline. Also in the show, we look at a new skyscraper designed by Philippe Stark coming to Ecuador.

We end the show with a biceps-centred Apple Podcasts review from "brass razoo".

Lastly, we apologise for Luke's dodgy audio quality this week. This was due to a technical fault on our side.

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This week we?re talking SKYSCRAPERS! Despite the pandemic, despite a global shortage of labour and materials ? it seems like nothing can stop the skyscraper.

Later in the episode, we talk about "Get Construction Talking" - a new mental health initiative founded by The B1M and supported by Procore. Also, we look at a luxury residential tower on the site of Miami's former Champlain Towers South condo that collapsed in June 2021 (Zaha Hadid Architects and DAMAC).

We end the show with an email from Peter Riddell and an Apple Podcasts review from "kevin109104"

Lastly, we apologise for Luke's dodgy audio quality this week. This was due to a technical fault on our side.

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This week we?re heading to Linz, Austria where Fred recently came back from a successful trip. During his adventure, Mr Mills visited an active site where a vital piece of Austrian infrastructure is being built across the Danube.

Later in the episode, we look at Shanghai?s new exhibition centre from Heatherwick Studio AND a new district coming to Berlin from Henning Larsen.

We end the show with an email from Joe Phelan (...we think?) and an Apple Podcasts review from John Rollins.

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This week we?re heading to the US West Coast to talk about The B1M's latest video "Why America is Removing These Dams". Four dams along the Klamath River (that's in Oregon and California) are being deconstructed, and there's both political and environmental issues to consider.

Later in the episode, we look at Impact?s AI-sceptical job ad in Antwerp, the Heatherwick-designed buildings nearing completion in Tokyo?s new Azabudai Hills district, AND The B1M's investment into Brick Borrow.

We end the show with a Saudi-themed email from Colin Woodall (Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada).

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This week, Luke's away! So Fred & Liam are piloting the show. The lads start with a Skyscraper Quiz shortly followed by covering the latest B1M video "This Mega-Dam is the Size of London" - AKA: Ethiopia?s Grand Renaissance Dam.

Later in the episode, the boys look at China?s new oil refinery transformation in Hangzhou (MVRDV). Also, Bjarke Ingels Group have been confirmed as the master planner for "The Oxagon" port city in Saudi Arabia.

They end the show with an apologetic email from Chris Munch (Texas, USA).

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This week's episode is special! We're covering Saudi Arabia's megaprojects, including: THE MUKAAB - a 400-metre high by 400-metre wide structure that's big enough to hold 20 Empire State Buildings, TROJENA - a winter sports venue that's technically in the desert, OXAGON - the world?s largest floating structure, future shipping destination hub and the logistics nerve-centre for Neom, RED SEA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - controversially designed by Foster + Partners and set to open later in 2023 and expected to accommodate a million passengers a year by 2030, and of course, THE LINE - a 500-metre tall mirrored linear city that?ll stretch for over 170-kilometres across the desert sands.

Later in the episode, we look at UNStudio?s new district in Nanjing, China called K.Wah G72.

We end the show with a spicy Apple Podcasts review from Rob Ellio.

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This week we?re heading to Venice, Italy to talk about Tomorrow's Build's latest video "The Failed Plan to Save Venice From Flooding". Oh, and there's a twist... a $7BN flood defence system isn't enough to keep the iconic city afloat. Of course, we're chatting about the MOSE system that's defending one of earth's most picturesque places.

Later in the episode, we look at Uruguay?s new tree-covered tower from MVRDV (yes, the same people that brought us the infamous Marble Arch Mound!). Plus, we follow up on last weeks news from London - FRESH widespread opposition to the new Liverpool Street station plans, from Herzog & de Meuron and Sellar.

We end the show with two cheeky emails from Chris Munch (Texas, USA) and the legendary Arthur Caspelherr.

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This week we?re heading to the New York City to talk about Tomorrow's Build's latest video "The Problem With New York?s Skyscrapers" - thousands of Manhattan's tall buildings now HAVE to change *cough* we're looking at YOU 432 Park Avenue *cough*

Later in the episode, we look at Wuhan?s 3-intertwined skyscrapers by Zaha Hadid Architects AND updated plans for London?s £450M Liverpool Street overhaul by Herzog & de Meuron.

We end the show with a secretive riddle emailed in from the one and only "Jacob Garlic" (we're pretty confident it's NOT the actual Jacob Garlic... but still... it's fun). The email is titled: "The Garlic Enigma: Unearth the Hidden Heir to the Flatiron Building" - says it all, doesn't it?

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