
How the World’s Most Remote Mega Build Went Wrong - #186
From The World's Best Construction Podcast by The B1M
April 23, 2026 · 36 min · Season 1
About this episode
This episode discusses a major infrastructure project in Réunion and the challenges faced during its execution.
This week, we're digging into The B1M's recent smash-hit video " How the World’s Most Remote Mega Build Went Wrong ". Together, we're discussing a huge infrastructure project in the remote French island of Réunion. This is engineering on the edge. This episode is sponsored by Trimble. Learn more about Trimble’s ProjectSight here 👉 https://bit.ly/4aS8GSH 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 few messages, including a look at 144 Vanderbilt, Brooklyn . Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.com www.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: The B1M
Topics covered
- infrastructure
- engineering
- remote construction
- mega projects
- project management
- sponsorship
Keywords
- infrastructure
- Réunion
- Trimble
- ITER
- construction
- engineering
- mega build
- project management
Sponsors
Trimble
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: How the World’s Most Remote Mega Build Went Wrong
Places: Réunion, France, ITER, Brooklyn
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