Chris Bailey | Building Services Engineering Tutor

The Copper Connection Podcast — Plumbing & Building Services Engineering

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Struggling with plumbing theory? Stressed about your T-Level Building Services Engineering (BSE) exams? Welcome to The Copper Connection Podcast—the UK’s leading audio resource designed specifically for plumbing students, construction apprentices, and trade learners who want to turn complex technical standards into exam-ready knowledge. Hosted by Chris Bailey—a veteran plumbing tutor, industry mentor, and hands-on engineer—this podcast bridges the gap between the college classroom and the building site. We strip away the academic jargon and replace it with practical, real-world storytelling an...

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Chris Bailey | Building Services Engineering Tutor

Episodes

Before Season 2 Drops – We Need Your Support 14.07.2025 1:51

Hi, I’m Chris — host of  The Copper Connection Podcast , proudly based in Blackpool. We created this podcast as a  revision and support tool  for students working toward  technical qualifications in construction . No backing, no sponsorship — just a belief that  learning should be accessible, real, and relevant . It started with my students. It’s helped them revise, reflec...

Off-Air, But Not Offline – Vote for The Copper Connection 22.06.2025 0:54

We’ve wrapped up  51 episodes  of  The Copper Connection  — packed with revision tips, real apprentice stories, tutor insights, and everything construction students need to succeed. Now, while we take a short  season break , there’s some BIG news... The Copper Connection has been long-listed for the Listener’s Choice Award at the British Podcast Awards!  🎉 If this po...

Season 1 Recap: 50 Episodes That Built Your Future 15.06.2025 7:39

Welcome, builders of tomorrow, to the Copper Connection Podcast – your ultimate revision platform for mastering technical qualifications in construction across the UK! Whether you're shaping skyscrapers or crafting homes, this is your go-to destination for all things construction.  This week It’s time to celebrate! In this special finale of  The Copper Connection , we recap all 50 episod...

Ep50 Principles of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. 01.06.2025 19:41

Welcome, builders of tomorrow, to the Copper Connection Podcast – your ultimate revision platform for mastering technical qualifications in construction across the UK! Whether you're shaping skyscrapers or crafting homes, this is your go-to destination for all things construction.  This week we are looking at the Principles of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the UK Construction Industry. C...

Ep 49 UK Construction Documentation - 1st Year of the copper connection Podcast. 25.05.2025 22:04

Welcome, builders of tomorrow, to the Copper Connection Podcast – your ultimate revision platform for mastering technical qualifications in construction across the UK! Whether you're shaping skyscrapers or crafting homes, this is your go-to destination for all things construction.  This week we are looking at Construction Documents that you could come across in the UK Construction Industry. A...

Ep48 Measuring Principles in the UK Construction Industry 19.05.2025 26:36

Welcome, builders of tomorrow, to the Copper Connection Podcast – your ultimate revision platform for mastering technical qualifications in construction across the UK! Whether you're shaping skyscrapers or crafting homes, this is your go-to destination for all things construction.  This week we are looking at Measuring Principles in the UK Construction Industry. Check out our Videos TikTok -...

Ep47 Relationship management in Construction and Types of Communications 11.05.2025 33:35

Welcome, builders of tomorrow, to the Copper Connection Podcast – your ultimate revision platform for mastering technical qualifications in construction across the UK! Whether you're shaping skyscrapers or crafting homes, this is your go-to destination for all things construction.  This week we are looking at Relationship management in Construction and Types of Communications in the UK Constr...

Ep46 Heat Pumps and Biomass Systems 04.05.2025 29:07

Welcome, builders of tomorrow, to the Copper Connection Podcast – your ultimate revision platform for mastering technical qualifications in construction across the UK! Whether you're shaping skyscrapers or crafting homes, this is your go-to destination for all things construction.  This week we are looking at Heat Pumps and Biomass Systems in the UK Construction Industry. Check out our Videos...

Ep45 Construction Business Principles in the UK Construction Industry 27.04.2025 31:58

Welcome, builders of tomorrow, to the Copper Connection Podcast – your ultimate revision platform for mastering technical qualifications in construction across the UK! Whether you're shaping skyscrapers or crafting homes, this is your go-to destination for all things construction.  This week we are looking at Construction Business Principles in the UK Construction Industry. Check out our Vide...

Ep44 Traditional and Modern Construction Methods in the UK Construction Industry. 20.04.2025 33:30

Welcome, builders of tomorrow, to the Copper Connection Podcast – your ultimate revision platform for mastering technical qualifications in construction across the UK! Whether you're shaping skyscrapers or crafting homes, this is your go-to destination for all things construction.  This week we are looking at Traditional and Modern construction methods in the UK Construction Industry. Check o...

Ep43 Rainwater Cycle and Basic understanding of cold water systems. 13.04.2025 35:45

Welcome, builders of tomorrow, to the Copper Connection Podcast – your ultimate revision platform for mastering technical qualifications in construction across the UK! Whether you're shaping skyscrapers or crafting homes, this is your go-to destination for all things construction.  This week we are looking at Rainwater cycle and the basic understanding of cold water system and the different c...

Ep 42 Looking at Mechanical Science Principles and Waste Water lifters 06.04.2025 29:12

Welcome, builders of tomorrow, to the Copper Connection Podcast – your ultimate revision platform for mastering technical qualifications in construction across the UK! Whether you're shaping skyscrapers or crafting homes, this is your go-to destination for all things construction.  This week we are looking at Mechanical science principles and waste water lifters what they are and the differen...

Ep41 Sustainable Drainage systems within the UK Construction Industry. 30.03.2025 28:41

Welcome, builders of tomorrow, to the Copper Connection Podcast – your ultimate revision platform for mastering technical qualifications in construction across the UK! Whether you're shaping skyscrapers or crafting homes, this is your go-to destination for all things construction.  This week we are looking at Sustainable Drainage systems within the UK Construction Industry. Check out our Vide...

Ep40 Looking at Halledu.co.uk and Overview of the Employer Set Project due to start. 23.03.2025 29:38

Welcome, builders of tomorrow, to the Copper Connection Podcast – your ultimate revision platform for mastering technical qualifications in construction across the UK! Whether you're shaping skyscrapers or crafting homes, this is your go-to destination for all things construction.  This week we are looking at Halledu.co.uk a valuable resource for students and tutors and the breakdown of the E...

Ep39 Solar Thermal and Micro Combined Heat and Power Environmental Systems. 16.03.2025 31:23

Welcome, builders of tomorrow, to the Copper Connection Podcast – your ultimate revision platform for mastering technical qualifications in construction across the UK! Whether you're shaping skyscrapers or crafting homes, this is your go-to destination for all things construction.  This week we are looking at Solar Thermal and Micro Combined Heat and Power Environmental Systems. Check out our...

Ep38 Low Loss Headers and what they do and the maximum distances for waste pipes to the soil stack along with the Air test Process. 09.03.2025 30:33

Welcome, builders of tomorrow, to the Copper Connection Podcast – your ultimate revision platform for mastering technical qualifications in construction across the UK! Whether you're shaping skyscrapers or crafting homes, this is your go-to destination for all things construction.  This week we are looking at Low Loss Headers and what they do and the maximum distances for waste pipes to the s...

Ep37 point-of-use protection, whole-site protection, and zone protection in relation to backflow prevention and wet rooms, covering their design, installation types, and UK plumbing regulations. 02.03.2025 25:37

Welcome, builders of tomorrow, to the Copper Connection Podcast – your ultimate revision platform for mastering technical qualifications in construction across the UK! Whether you're shaping skyscrapers or crafting homes, this is your go-to destination for all things construction.  This week we are looking at point-of-use protection, whole-site protection, and zone protection in relation to b...

Ep36 Water Conservation for large properties and Factors Affecting the Selection of Sanitation Systems in the UK. 23.02.2025 30:01

Welcome, builders of tomorrow, to the Copper Connection Podcast – your ultimate revision platform for mastering technical qualifications in construction across the UK! Whether you're shaping skyscrapers or crafting homes, this is your go-to destination for all things construction.  This week we are looking at Water Conservation for large properties and Factors Affecting the Selection of Sanit...

Ep35 Diagnosing and Rectifying Faults in Central Heating Systems and Components. 16.02.2025 31:40

Welcome, builders of tomorrow, to the Copper Connection Podcast – your ultimate revision platform for mastering technical qualifications in construction across the UK! Whether you're shaping skyscrapers or crafting homes, this is your go-to destination for all things construction.  This week we are looking at Diagnosing and Rectifying Faults in Central Heating Systems and Components. Check ou...

Ep34 Cold Water Commissioning Process and at the Service and Maintenance of cold water systems. 09.02.2025 30:51

Welcome, builders of tomorrow, to the Copper Connection Podcast – your ultimate revision platform for mastering technical qualifications in construction across the UK! Whether you're shaping skyscrapers or crafting homes, this is your go-to destination for all things construction.  This week we are looking at the Cold water commissioning process and at the service and maintenance of cold wate...

Ep33 Diagnosing and rectifying faults in hot water systems and their components. 02.02.2025 29:32

Welcome, builders of tomorrow, to the Copper Connection Podcast – your ultimate revision platform for mastering technical qualifications in construction across the UK! Whether you're shaping skyscrapers or crafting homes, this is your go-to destination for all things construction.  This week we are looking at the Process of fault finding and faults that you may come across in Hot Water System...

Ep32 Cold Water Boosted Systems and Hot Water Commissioning Process. 26.01.2025 32:39

Welcome, builders of tomorrow, to the Copper Connection Podcast – your ultimate revision platform for mastering technical qualifications in construction across the UK! Whether you're shaping skyscrapers or crafting homes, this is your go-to destination for all things construction.  This week we are looking at the boosted cold water systems and the hot water commissioning process. Check out ou...

Ep31 Safe Isolation Process and What is BIM and the detailed levels in BIM 19.01.2025 32:47

Welcome, builders of tomorrow, to the Copper Connection Podcast – your ultimate revision platform for mastering technical qualifications in construction across the UK! Whether you're shaping skyscrapers or crafting homes, this is your go-to destination for all things construction.  This week we are looking into the safe isolation steps and BIM what is it and the different levels and the detai...

Ep 30 Shower Booster Pumps and The Factors That Affect selection of Fuels 12.01.2025 38:26

Welcome, builders of tomorrow, to the Copper Connection Podcast – your ultimate revision platform for mastering technical qualifications in construction across the UK! Whether you're shaping skyscrapers or crafting homes, this is your go-to destination for all things construction.  This week we are looking into the different types of Shower Booster Pumps and The Factors That Affect selection...

Ep29 Design and Installation of Advanced Rainwater Systems in the UK and Basic Principles of Electricity 05.01.2025 33:02

Welcome, builders of tomorrow, to the Copper Connection Podcast – your ultimate revision platform for mastering technical qualifications in construction across the UK! Whether you're shaping skyscrapers or crafting homes, this is your go-to destination for all things construction.  This week we are looking into the Design and Installation of Advanced Rainwater Systems in the UK and Basic Prin...