{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/663884554e48ad001264210a/696bc4704796fcbb57634ab2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Beyond the Boiler: Data, BMS and the Hidden Costs of Running a Building","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/663884554e48ad001264210a/1768670221788-95535184-6fa7-4748-9f3c-b1712882bf65.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>The Copper Connection Podcast – Season 2, Episode 35.</p><p><br></p><p>Ever wondered what happens to a building <em>after</em> you’ve finished the job and packed up your tools? In this episode of <strong>The Copper Connection Podcast</strong>, host <strong>Chris Bailey</strong> pulls back the curtain on the <strong>data sources</strong> that drive modern construction and building services – and why they matter for <strong>students, apprentices and future tradespeople</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll discover how <strong>operational cost monitoring</strong> shows what it really costs to run a building, why <strong>enterprise systems and ERP software</strong> influence the materials you get on site, and how <strong>utilities, metering and building management systems (BMS/BEM)</strong> turn everyday plant and pipework into smart, efficient, data-driven systems. We also zoom out to look at <strong>UK infrastructure and transport data</strong>, and how it shapes the projects – and job opportunities – coming down the line.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re working towards a <strong>plumbing qualification, construction apprenticeship or technical trade career</strong>, this episode will help you connect what you learn in class with the real-world decisions made on site and in the office.</p><p><br></p><p>Listen now to build your understanding, boost your confidence, and get a head start in a data-driven industry – and don’t forget to <strong>follow and subscribe to <em>The Copper Connection Podcast</em> for more trade-focused learning and career tips.</strong>plumbing apprenticeship UK</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><ul><li>plumbing student revision</li><li>building services engineering data</li><li>construction data sources</li><li>operational cost monitoring in buildings</li><li>enterprise resource planning in construction</li><li>building management system BMS explained</li><li>building energy management system BEM</li><li>metering and submetering in non-domestic buildings</li><li>UK construction qualifications</li><li>technical education for trades</li><li>study tips for plumbing apprentices</li><li>careers in building services engineering</li><li>infrastructure projects UK jobs</li><li>smart buildings and energy efficiency</li><li>facilities management for apprentices</li><li>BIM and building performance data</li><li>utilities and building services coordination</li><li>cost of running commercial buildings</li></ul><p>#TheCopperConnection</p><p>#PlumbingApprentice</p><p>#ConstructionCareers</p><p>#BuildingServicesEngineering</p><p>#SmartBuildings</p><p>#BMS</p><p>#PlumbingStudent</p><p>#TradeApprenticeship</p><p>#UKApprenticeships</p><p>#TechnicalEducation</p><p>#ConstructionSkills</p><p>#StudyTips</p><p>#BuildingPerformance</p><p>#EnergyEfficiency</p><p>#InfrastructureUK</p><p>#FutureOfTheTrades</p><p>#HVACandPlumbing</p><p>#FacilitiesManagement</p><p>#BIM</p><p>#SustainableConstruction</p><p>#ApprenticeLife</p><p>#OnTheTools</p><p>#ConstructionTraining</p><p>#DataDrivenBuildings</p>","author_name":"Chris Bailey | Building Services Engineering Tutor"}