The Copper Connection Podcast – Season 2, Episode 23

Who Really Builds a Building? Roles & Careers in Construction Explained

Ever wondered who actually does what on a construction project? In this episode of The Copper Connection Podcast, host Chris Bailey breaks down the key professional roles in the construction and built environment industry — in clear, simple language for students, plumbing apprentices, and construction learners.

You’ll discover how architects, civil and structural engineers, building services engineers, surveyors, building inspectors, BIM designers, retrofit specialists and contracts managers all fit together to plan, design and deliver the buildings you work on.

We connect the theory to real site situations, so you can see exactly how these roles affect your day‑to‑day work, your college studies, and your future construction or plumbing career.

Whether you’re revising for a UK construction qualification, just starting your plumbing apprenticeship, or exploring professional pathways beyond the tools, this episode will help you understand the bigger picture — and your place in it.

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The Copper Connection Podcast – Season 2, Episode 22

From empty plot to finished home — how does it all actually happen?

In this episode of The Copper Connection Podcast, host Chris Bailey breaks down the design process from conception to completion in a clear, jargon-free way designed for plumbing students, apprentices, and construction learners. You’ll discover how proper planning, site analysis, planning permission, feasibility studies, and environmental checks all shape the buildings you’ll one day be working on.

We unpack permitted development rights, listed buildings, SSSIs, utilities planning, Gantt charts, and critical path analysis — and explain exactly where your role as a future tradesperson fits into the bigger picture. If you’re working towards UK construction or plumbing qualifications or starting a building services apprenticeship, this episode will help you connect the dots between classroom theory and real-world site practice.

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Struggling to understand how construction projects actually come together? In Episode 21 of The Copper Connection Podcast, host Chris Bailey breaks down supply chain integration in construction—and why it matters for every plumbing and construction apprentice.

Learn who the key players are in any building project, from clients and architects to sub-contractors and suppliers. Discover how effective planning, communication, and collaboration prevent costly delays, site chaos, and damaged reputations. Chris shares real-world stories, practical examples, and explains how understanding the supply chain makes you a better tradesperson—whether you're studying for your T-Level, NVQ, or working on site.

Perfect for plumbing students, construction apprentices, and anyone pursuing technical qualifications in the trades. This episode covers essential knowledge for your Level 3 Building Services Engineering qualification and gives you the bigger picture that sets you apart on site.

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