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User:Fred Mills

2025-08-11T07:35:04Z

Fred Mills:

Having worked with a leading contractor, Fred founded [https://www.youtube.com/@TheB1M The B1M] to focus on sharing "the best of construction" - improving the industry while helping to attract more people to come and work in it.

Fred has since grown The B1M into the world’s largest and most subscribed-to video channel for construction with over 3.7 million YouTube subscribers and 30 million viewers each month. It now employs a 16-strong team across London, New York and Sydney and has been named by The Times as one of the 20 best educational YouTube channels in the world.

Under Mills’ leadership, The B1M has interviewed Sir Richard Branson, filmed inside London’s Elizabeth Tower, taken viewers into a nuclear fusion reactor, run advertising campaigns on the London Underground and New York subway, launched a chart-topping podcast, created [https://www.youtube.com/@TomorrowsBuild Tomorrow’s Build]: a channel dedicated to the future of construction, founded [https://www.getconstructiontalking.org/ Get Construction Talking]: a global mental health initiative, helped LEGO inspire young builders and produced acclaimed, hard-hitting documentaries on New York’s Billionaire’s Row,, the UK's HS2 megaproject and London’s Battersea Power Station development. The B1M was named IBP Media Brand of the Year in 2024.

In 2022, Mills was awarded an Honorary Masters Degree by UCEM and named an Honorary Fellow of the IET in recognition of his “outstanding contribution to the public understanding of construction”.

Fred’s videos have amassed tens of millions of views making him a global figure in video publishing and a role model to millions of people interested or already working in construction. Fred is a leading influencer in the sector, frequently speaking at international events and sharing his expertise with schools, colleges and organisations.

Fred’s mission is to fundamentally alter the perception of construction on planet Earth.

[https://www.theb1m.com/ TheB1M.com]

User:Fred Mills

2023-09-28T11:23:45Z

Fred Mills:

Having worked with a leading contractor, Fred founded [https://www.youtube.com/@TheB1M The B1M] to focus on sharing "the best of construction" - improving the industry while helping to attract more people to come and work in it.

Fred has since grown The B1M into the world’s largest and most subscribed-to video channel for construction with over 3 million YouTube subscribers and 24 million viewers each month. It now employs a 14-strong team across London, New York and Sydney and has been named by The Times as one of the 20 best educational YouTube channels in the world.

Under Mills’ leadership, The B1M has interviewed Sir Richard Branson, filmed inside London’s Elizabeth Tower, taken viewers into a nuclear fusion reactor, run advertising campaigns on the London Underground, launched a chart-topping podcast, created [https://www.youtube.com/@TomorrowsBuild Tomorrow’s Build]: a channel dedicated to the future of construction, founded [https://www.getconstructiontalking.org/ Get Construction Talking]: a global mental health initiative, helped LEGO inspire young builders and produced acclaimed, hard-hitting documentaries on New York’s Billionaire’s Row,, the UK's HS2 megaproject and London’s Battersea Power Station development.

In 2022, Mills was awarded an Honorary Masters Degree by UCEM and named an Honorary Fellow of the IET in recognition of his “outstanding contribution to the public understanding of construction”.

Fred’s videos have amassed tens of millions of views making him a global figure in video publishing and a role model to millions of people interested or already working in construction. Fred is a leading influencer in the sector, frequently speaking at international events and sharing his expertise with schools, colleges and organisations.

Fred’s mission is to fundamentally alter the perception of construction on planet Earth.

[https://www.theb1m.com/ TheB1M.com]

User:Fred Mills

2021-12-05T10:42:29Z

Fred Mills:

Fred Mills is Founder and MD of [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6n8I1UDTKP1IWjQMg6_TwA The B1M] - the world’s largest and most subscribed-to video channel for architecture and construction with over 2 million YouTube subscribers and 20 million viewers each month.

Having worked with a leading UK contractor, Fred founded The B1M to focus on sharing “the best of construction” – improving the industry while helping to attract more people to come and work in it. 
 
Fred has since grown The B1M into the world’s largest and most subscribed-to video channel for architecture and construction with over 20 million viewers each month. It now employs a 14-strong team from its London headquarters. 
 
The B1M was hand-chosen by YouTube as a “Creator on the Rise” out of all 505,000,000 accounts and is the first construction or built environment channel ever to receive YouTube’s Silver and Gold Creator Awards. It ranks in the top 12,000 YouTube channels worldwide. 
 
In September 2020, The B1M was named by The Times as one of the 20 best educational YouTube channels in the world. 
 
In November 2020 Fred secured a world exclusive interview with Sir Richard Branson following Virgin Hyperloop's first passenger test. 
 
In May 2021, Fred launched a new YouTube channel under The B1M Limited focused on the shaping the future of construction. "[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN3aYbtQ7yCqk9DM56B0kEw Tomorrow's Build]" quickly won acclaim and gained more than 10,000 subscribers in its first 48 hours. 
 
Fred’s videos have amassed hundreds of millions of views making him a global figure in video publishing and a role model to millions of people interested or already working in construction. He's been frequently cited as a leading influencer in the sector. 
 
Fred’s mission is to fundamentally alter the perception of construction on planet Earth – attracting the best people to work in this incredible industry.

[https://www.theb1m.com/ TheB1M.com]

User:Fred Mills

2021-12-05T10:41:37Z

Fred Mills:

Fred Mills is Founder and MD of [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6n8I1UDTKP1IWjQMg6_TwA The B1M] - the world’s largest and most subscribed-to video channel for architecture and construction with over 2 million YouTube subscribers and 20 million viewers each month.

Having worked with a leading UK contractor, Fred founded The B1M to focus on sharing “the best of construction” – improving the industry while helping to attract more people to come and work in it. 
 
Fred has since grown The B1M into the world’s largest and most subscribed-to video channel for construction with over 20 million viewers each month. It now employs an 14-strong team from its London headquarters. 
 
The B1M was hand-chosen by YouTube as a “Creator on the Rise” out of all 505,000,000 accounts and is the first construction or built environment channel ever to receive YouTube’s Silver and Gold Creator Awards. It ranks in the top 12,000 YouTube channels worldwide. 
 
In September 2020, The B1M was named by The Times as one of the 20 best educational YouTube channels in the world. 
 
In November 2020 Fred secured a world exclusive interview with Sir Richard Branson following Virgin Hyperloop's first passenger test. 
 
In May 2021, Fred launched a new YouTube channel under The B1M Limited focused on the shaping the future of construction. "[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN3aYbtQ7yCqk9DM56B0kEw Tomorrow's Build]" quickly won acclaim and gained more than 10,000 subscribers in its first 48 hours. 
 
Fred’s videos have amassed hundreds of millions of views making him a global figure in video publishing and a role model to millions of people interested or already working in construction. He's been frequently cited as a leading influencer in the sector. 
 
Fred’s mission is to fundamentally alter the perception of construction on planet Earth – attracting the best people to work in this incredible industry.

[https://www.theb1m.com/ TheB1M.com]

User:Fred Mills

2021-12-05T10:40:49Z

Fred Mills:

Fred Mills is Founder and MD of [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6n8I1UDTKP1IWjQMg6_TwA The B1M] - the world’s largest and most subscribed-to video channel for construction with over 2 million YouTube subscribers and 20 million viewers each month.

Having worked with a leading UK contractor, Fred founded The B1M to focus on sharing “the best of construction” – improving the industry while helping to attract more people to come and work in it. 
 
Fred has since grown The B1M into the world’s largest and most subscribed-to video channel for construction with over 20 million viewers each month. It now employs an 14-strong team from its London headquarters. 
 
The B1M was hand-chosen by YouTube as a “Creator on the Rise” out of all 505,000,000 accounts and is the first construction or built environment channel ever to receive YouTube’s Silver and Gold Creator Awards. It ranks in the top 12,000 YouTube channels worldwide. 
 
In September 2020, The B1M was named by The Times as one of the 20 best educational YouTube channels in the world. 
 
In November 2020 Fred secured a world exclusive interview with Sir Richard Branson following Virgin Hyperloop's first passenger test. 
 
In May 2021, Fred launched a new YouTube channel under The B1M Limited focused on the shaping the future of construction. "[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN3aYbtQ7yCqk9DM56B0kEw Tomorrow's Build]" quickly won acclaim and gained more than 10,000 subscribers in its first 48 hours. 
 
Fred’s videos have amassed hundreds of millions of views making him a global figure in video publishing and a role model to millions of people interested or already working in construction. He's been frequently cited as a leading influencer in the sector. 
 
Fred’s mission is to fundamentally alter the perception of construction on planet Earth – attracting the best people to work in this incredible industry.

[https://www.theb1m.com/ TheB1M.com]

User:Fred Mills

2021-08-25T15:38:46Z

Fred Mills:

Fred Mills is Founder and MD of [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6n8I1UDTKP1IWjQMg6_TwA The B1M] - the world’s largest and most subscribed-to video channel for construction with over 1 million YouTube subscribers and 18 million viewers each month.

Having worked with a leading UK contractor, Fred founded The B1M to focus on sharing “the best of construction” – improving the industry while helping to attract more people to come and work in it. 
 
Fred has since grown The B1M into the world’s largest and most subscribed-to video channel for construction with over 18 million viewers each month. It now employs an 11-strong team from its London headquarters. 
 
The B1M was hand-chosen by YouTube as a “Creator on the Rise” out of all 505,000,000 accounts and is the first construction or built environment channel ever to receive YouTube’s Silver and Gold Creator Awards. It ranks in the top 13,000 YouTube channels worldwide. 
 
In September 2020, The B1M was named by The Times as one of the 20 best educational YouTube channels in the world. 
 
In November 2020 Fred secured a world exclusive interview with Sir Richard Branson following Virgin Hyperloop's first passenger test. 
 
In May 2021, Fred launched a new YouTube channel under The B1M Limited focused on the shaping the future of construction. "[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN3aYbtQ7yCqk9DM56B0kEw Tomorrow's Build]" quickly won acclaim and gained more than 10,000 subscribers in its first 48 hours. 
 
Fred’s videos have amassed hundreds of millions of views making him a global figure in video publishing and a role model to millions of people interested or already working in construction. In 2020 he was named a leading influencer in the sector. 
 
Fred’s mission is to fundamentally alter the perception of construction on planet Earth – attracting the best people to work in this incredible industry.

[https://www.theb1m.com/ TheB1M.com]

User:Fred Mills

2020-04-23T08:25:42Z

Fred Mills:

Fred Mills is Founder and MD of [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6n8I1UDTKP1IWjQMg6_TwA The B1M] - the world’s largest and most subscribed-to video channel for construction with over 1 million YouTube subscribers and 12 million viewers each month.

Having worked with a leading UK contractor, Fred co-founded The B1M in 2012 and focused on sharing “the best of construction” – improving the industry while helping to attract more people to come and work in it. 
 
Fred has since grown The B1M into the world’s largest and most subscribed-to video channel for construction with over 1 million YouTube subscribers and 12 million viewers each month. It now employs an eight-strong team from its London headquarters. 
 
The B1M is now one of YouTube’s most celebrated educational channels. It was hand-chosen by YouTube as a “Creator on the Rise” out of all 505,000,000 accounts, is the first construction or built environment channel ever to receive YouTube’s Silver and Gold Creator Awards, and ranks in the top 18,000 YouTube channels worldwide.

In February 2019 and February 2020 Fred delivered an address at YouTube’s global education summit, EduCon. 
 
In October 2018, Fred was recognised for his outstanding contribution to digital construction at the inaugural Digital Construction Awards. 
 
Fred’s videos have amassed tens of millions of views making him a global figure in video publishing and a role model to millions of people interested or already working in construction. In 2020 he was named a leading influencer in the sector. 
 
Fred’s mission is to fundamentally alter the perception of construction on planet Earth – attracting the best people to work in this incredible industry.

[https://www.theb1m.com/ TheB1M.com]

User:Fred Mills

2020-04-23T08:24:28Z

Fred Mills:

Fred Mills is Founder and MD of [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6n8I1UDTKP1IWjQMg6_TwA The B1M] - the world’s largest and most subscribed-to video channel for construction with over 1 million YouTube subscribers and 12 million viewers each month.

Having worked with a leading UK contractor, Fred co-founded The B1M in 2012 and focused on sharing “the best of construction” – improving the industry while helping to attract more people to come and work in it. 
 
Fred has since grown The B1M into the world’s largest and most subscribed-to video channel for construction with over 1 million YouTube subscribers and 12 million viewers each month. It now employs an eight-strong team from its London headquarters. 
 
The B1M is now one of YouTube’s most celebrated educational channels. It was hand-chosen by YouTube as a “Creator on the Rise” out of all 505,000,000 accounts, is the first construction or built environment channel ever to receive YouTube’s Silver and Gold Creator Awards, and ranks in the top 18,000 YouTube channels worldwide.

In February 2019 and February 2020 Fred delivered an address at YouTube’s global education summit, EduCon. 
 
In October 2018, Fred was recognised for his outstanding contribution to digital construction at the inaugural Digital Construction Awards. 
 
Fred’s videos have amassed tens of millions of views making him a global figure in video publishing and a role model to millions of people interested or already working in construction. In 2020 he was named a leading influencer in the sector. 
 
Fred’s mission is to fundamentally alter the perception of construction on planet Earth – attracting the best people to work in this incredible industry.

User:Fred Mills

2020-04-23T08:24:10Z

Fred Mills:

Fred Mills is Founder and MD of [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6n8I1UDTKP1IWjQMg6_TwA The B1M] - the world’s largest and most subscribed-to video channel for construction with over 1 million YouTube subscribers and 12 million viewers each month.

 
Having worked with a leading UK contractor, Fred co-founded The B1M in 2012 and focused on sharing “the best of construction” – improving the industry while helping to attract more people to come and work in it. 
 
Fred has since grown The B1M into the world’s largest and most subscribed-to video channel for construction with over 1 million YouTube subscribers and 12 million viewers each month. It now employs an eight-strong team from its London headquarters. 
 
The B1M is now one of YouTube’s most celebrated educational channels. It was hand-chosen by YouTube as a “Creator on the Rise” out of all 505,000,000 accounts, is the first construction or built environment channel ever to receive YouTube’s Silver and Gold Creator Awards, and ranks in the top 18,000 YouTube channels worldwide.

In February 2019 and February 2020 Fred delivered an address at YouTube’s global education summit, EduCon. 
 
In October 2018, Fred was recognised for his outstanding contribution to digital construction at the inaugural Digital Construction Awards. 
 
Fred’s videos have amassed tens of millions of views making him a global figure in video publishing and a role model to millions of people interested or already working in construction. In 2020 he was named a leading influencer in the sector. 
 
Fred’s mission is to fundamentally alter the perception of construction on planet Earth – attracting the best people to work in this incredible industry.

User:Fred Mills

2020-04-23T08:23:37Z

Fred Mills:

Fred Mills is Founder and MD of [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6n8I1UDTKP1IWjQMg6_TwA The B1M] - the world’s largest and most subscribed-to video channel for construction with over 1 million YouTube subscribers and 12 million viewers each month. Named by YouTube as a “Creator on the Rise”. Original new videos released EVERY Wednesday. 
 
Having worked with a leading UK contractor, Fred co-founded The B1M in 2012 and focused on sharing “the best of construction” – improving the industry while helping to attract more people to come and work in it. 
 
Fred has since grown The B1M into the world’s largest and most subscribed-to video channel for construction with over 1 million YouTube subscribers and 12 million viewers each month. It now employs an eight-strong team from its London headquarters. 
 
The B1M is now one of YouTube’s most celebrated educational channels. It was hand-chosen by YouTube as a “Creator on the Rise” out of all 505,000,000 accounts, is the first construction or built environment channel ever to receive YouTube’s Silver and Gold Creator Awards, and ranks in the top 18,000 YouTube channels worldwide.

In February 2019 and February 2020 Fred delivered an address at YouTube’s global education summit, EduCon. 
 
In October 2018, Fred was recognised for his outstanding contribution to digital construction at the inaugural Digital Construction Awards. 
 
Fred’s videos have amassed tens of millions of views making him a global figure in video publishing and a role model to millions of people interested or already working in construction. In 2020 he was named a leading influencer in the sector. 
 
Fred’s mission is to fundamentally alter the perception of construction on planet Earth – attracting the best people to work in this incredible industry.

User:Fred Mills

2015-04-20T11:53:37Z

Fred Mills:

Founder of The B1M ('BIM one million') the definitive video resource for building information modelling (BIM), inspiring one million people to mobilise widespread BIM adoption.

Find out more at [http://www.theb1m.com/ TheB1M.com].