The World's Best Construction Podcast

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/3J8sVSk

Later in the episode, we cover:
Oklahoma’s $900M new NBA stadium

WIN! 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.

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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/4aS8GSH

Later in the episode, we cover:
New towers set for Kazakhstan by SOM

We 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!

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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/4aS8GSH

Later in the episode, we cover:
Shenzhen's new natural history museum is taking shape

We 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!

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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/4aS8GSH

Later in the episode, we cover:
Heatherwick’s residential towers in South Korea
New York’s Flatiron Building is becoming luxury flats

We end the show with a thought-provoking Spotify comment from 'C'.

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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/4aS8GSH

Later in the episode, we cover:
The Sagrada Familia Reaches its full height

We 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!

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