Foundation course - Module 3: Principles of Building Acoustics

Provides an overview of sustainable construction and Identifies of key themes which organisations need to consider when implementing or supporting sustainable construction activities.

This module will discuss the 10 key sustainability issues facing the home building sector, and how best to tackle them in a way that's good for the environment and your business.

Designing with Confidence: GypLyner Xternal gives you the know-how to design and specify a complete, defensible through-wall infill solution. In two focused modules you’ll explore what the GypLyner Xternal system is for, why modern projects use through-wall infill, and how each component—Glasroc X, Isover Polterm Max Plus, Gyproc linings and APR 1200—works together. You’ll also see how the SpecSure® warranty reduces risk and supports compliance. The course finishes with a short knowledge check to confirm un

This short course is designed to give you a solid grounding in the essentials of fire safety in construction. Across two 30-minute modules, you’ll explore why fire safety matters, how fire performance is measured, and the principles of passive fire protection. You’ll also see how British Gypsum and Isover products and systems contribute to safer, more resilient buildings. A final assessment helps you check and confirm your learning.

This module discusses the issue of Modern Slavery.

Provides an introduction to the concept of Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) and gives consideration of the different stages of the LCA Process.

This module will look at what is meant by a whole building, and fabric first approach.

This module will give you an introduction to retrofit, and set you up to learn more about retrofit in our other e-learning modules and resources.

Yn y modiwl hwn byddwn yn trafod Deddf Llesiant Cenedlaethau'r Dyfodol yng Nghymru, sut y gall effeithio ar eich cymuned leol a sut y gall cydymffurfio â'r Ddeddf fod o fudd i'ch busnes. In this module we will discuss the Wellbeing Future Generations Act in Wales, how it can impact your local community and how complying with the Act can benefit your business.

This module will discuss the 10 key sustainability issues facing the home building sector, and how best to tackle them in a way that's good for the environment and your business.

So you may have heard the term "circular economy" - but what does it mean in practice? This module will help unravel the term.

This module will look at the difference between domestic and commercial retrofit, and then enable you to choose a path in the module that is most suited to you.

This module discusses what overheating is, and why it has significant health, energy, environmental and economical implications for the home building sector

This free fire safety in buildings course has been developed in partnership with Build UK and fire industry experts and is designed to improve an individual’s knowledge of fire safety measures in buildings.

Take advantage of our free online course and learn about fire safety risk assessment and equip yourself with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively identify and mitigate potential fire hazards.

This RIBA approved CPD covers fire design basics for drylining systems, including limiting fire growth, protecting structural elements, and ensuring fire compartmentation in walls, ceilings, and floors.

Building acoustics affect occupants’ health, wellbeing, and productivity. This RIBA Approved module explains acoustic design principles, sound insulation, and systems used to achieve good acoustics.

Your reputation as an architect, specifier, or contractor depends on delivering systems that meet client requirements and maintain proven performance, reducing the risk of costly remedial work. This CPD module explains drylining systems, their performance characteristics, relevant BS and EN standards, and how to maintain system performance integrity.

This module introduces the core principles of detailing in drylining systems, focusing on how good detailing protects performance, simplifies installation, and ensures compliance on site.

This Saint-Gobain Design Academy webinar provides an overview of Deflection Heads - Best Practice Guide. The session is free to attend, runs for one hour, and is designed to support construction professionals with practical and relevant knowledge. Attendees will receive a CPD certificate upon attendance and completion. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions to the presenters via the live chat.

This Saint-Gobain Design Academy webinar provides an overview of Acoustics Solutions - Ecophon. The session is free to attend, runs for one hour, and is designed to support construction professionals with practical and relevant knowledge. Attendees will receive a CPD certificate upon attendance and completion. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions to the presenters via the live chat.

This Saint-Gobain Design Academy webinar provides an overview of Principles of Fire Design in Buildings. The session is free to attend, runs for one hour, and is designed to support construction professionals with practical and relevant knowledge. Attendees will receive a CPD certificate upon attendance and completion. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions to the presenters via the live chat.

This Saint-Gobain Design Academy webinar provides an overview of Fire Stopping - Best Practice Guide. The session is free to attend, runs for one hour, and is designed to support construction professionals with practical and relevant knowledge. Attendees will receive a CPD certificate upon attendance and completion. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions to the presenters via the live chat.

This Saint-Gobain Design Academy webinar provides an overview of Principles of Building Acoustics. The session is free to attend, runs for one hour, and is designed to support construction professionals with practical and relevant knowledge. Attendees will receive a CPD certificate upon attendance and completion. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions to the presenters via the live chat.

This Saint-Gobain Design Academy webinar provides an overview of Intrastack - Steel Frame Solutions - Technical Guidance. The session is free to attend, runs for one hour, and is designed to support construction professionals with practical and relevant knowledge. Attendees will receive a CPD certificate upon attendance and completion. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions to the presenters via the live chat.

This Saint-Gobain Design Academy webinar provides an overview of Introduction to Drylining. The session is free to attend, runs for one hour, and is designed to support construction professionals with practical and relevant knowledge. Attendees will receive a CPD certificate upon attendance and completion. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions to the presenters via the live chat.

This introductory webinar provides an overview of drylining systems, explaining what they are, their key benefits, and how they are used to meet the performance requirements of modern buildings. The session explores the fundamental principles of fire resistance, acoustic performance and robustness, highlighting how individual system components work together to form tested and compliant solutions.

A concise introduction to fire design principles in buildings, covering basic fire theory, how products and systems are tested, and how fire performance is defined. Learn the difference between integrity and insulation, the relevant fire test standards, and key distinctions between BS 476 and BS EN 1364 series. The course also explores industry regulations and guidance, and how drylining systems achieve fire performance, including the protection of structural elements.