The World's Best Construction Podcast
by The B1M
The B1M · Luke Bligh
Show overview
The World's Best Construction Podcast has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 189 episodes. That works out to roughly 160 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 42 min and 56 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Arts show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 19 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2023, with 53 episodes published. Published by Luke Bligh.
From the publisher
Join Fred Mills, Liam Marsh, and Luke Bligh as they discuss news and trends from the construction, engineering and architecture industries in a relaxed atmosphere. Grab a coffee or cuppa tea and enjoy The World's Best Construction Podcast by The B1MEmail us! [email protected]://www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest Episodes
View all 189 episodesNew York’s 175 Park Avenue Moves Forward - #188
How Teams Are Working to Fix Chernobyl’s Dome - #187
How the World’s Most Remote Mega Build Went Wrong - #186
Vietnam’s $67BN High Speed Railway - #185
Projects we're Obsessed with in 2026 - #184
Switzerland’s $2BN Tunnel U-Turn - #183
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! [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A 70-Storey Skyscraper in Liverpool? - #182
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! [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rotterdam's Latest Architectural Competition is Unhinged - #181
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! [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NYC's Two World Trade Center is Finally Going Ahead - #180
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! [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Greatest Projects London Never Had - #179
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! [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Vietnam is Building the World’s Biggest Stadium - #178
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! [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why India Built a $2BN Airport in a Swamp - #177
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! [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Skyscraper That Ruined Paris - #176
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! [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why the Bills Refuse to Build a Roof on New Highmark Stadium - #175
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! [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why Britain Approved China's London Mega Embassy - #174
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! [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
DC’s $2BN Stadium, Ethiopia’s New Airport & Dubai’s Mercedes-Benz City - #173
This week we're covering the latest news in construction, including:Washington DC’s $2BN new stadiumEthiopia’s $12BN new airportMercedes-Benz branded city planned for DubaiThis episode is sponsored by Sage. Learn more about Sage Intacct Construction here 👉 https://bit.ly/3J8sVSkWe end the show with an email from Jason. Get in touch! [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Work Resumes on the World's Next Tallest Building, the Jeddah Tower - #172
This week we're covering the latest news in construction, including:Construction progresses on Jeddah TowerBrisbane 2032 Olympic Stadium unveiledLucas Museum of Narrative Art to Complete in 2026Pre-order Fred's book MEGA BUILDS now 👉 https://bit.ly/3Y63G6XWe end the show with an email from Ryan Fisch.Get in touch! [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is The LINE Really Dead? - #171
This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent smash-hit video "Is The Line Really Dead?". Together, we're discussing if Saudi Arabia's mega build can survive 2026.Pre-order Fred's book MEGA BUILDS now 👉 https://bit.ly/3Y63G6XLater in the episode, we cover:Atlassian’s headquarters rising in SydneyJapan’s Zaha Hadid-designed hotelWe end the show with some Spotify comments and a Calgary-themed email from Robert Lee.Get in touch! [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Big Fat Construction Quiz of 2025 - #170
This week, the QUIZ returns with a special variety gameshow episode covering 2025 in construction. Enjoy one of our funniest and unhinged episodes yet!Get in touch! [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Construction Videos That Defined 2025 - #169
This week, we're looking back at the catalogue of videos that The B1M has produced in 2025 and picking our favourites. This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s design and detailing solutions here 👉 https://bit.ly/45Q3hdRLater in the episode, we cover:Italy set for a Zaha Hadid-designed hospitalUK govt chooses the original Heathrow expansion optionDubai’s exoskeleton skyscraperWe end the show with an email from Holly W. Get in touch! [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.