Architects, designers and specifiers

The courses are aimed at those in designer roles and have been developed to increase your knowledge on Saint-Gobain products and solutions, as well as your wider construction knowledge around sustainability, fire, acoustics etc.

RIBA Approved CPD

Designing the drylining package to inhibit fire growth

Designing the drylining package to inhibit fire growth

40 Minutes

Free

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.

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Introduction to acoustic design and the drylining package

Introduction to acoustic design and the drylining package

30 Mins

Free

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.

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Maintaining system integrity in drylining applications

Maintaining system integrity in drylining applications

30 Minutes

Free

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.

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Architects, designers and specifiers

Introduction to Sustainable Construction

Introduction to Sustainable Construction

60 minute

Free

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

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Introduction to Sustainable Homes

Introduction to Sustainable Homes

30 minutes

Free

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.

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Designing with confidence: GypLyner Xternal

Designing with confidence: GypLyner Xternal

45 minutes

Free

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

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Principles of fire and passive protection for designers and specifiers

Principles of fire and passive protection for designers and specifiers

60 minutes

£60.00 excl. VAT

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.

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Introduction to Modern Slavery

Introduction to Modern Slavery

45 Minutes

Free

This module discusses the issue of Modern Slavery.

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Introduction to Life Cycle Analysis

Introduction to Life Cycle Analysis

45 Mins

Free

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

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Whole House Retrofit

Whole House Retrofit

45 MIns

Free

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

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Business Case for Retrofit

Business Case for Retrofit

45 Mins

Free

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.

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Well-Being of Future Generations Act Wales

Well-Being of Future Generations Act Wales

30 Mins

Free

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.

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Introduction to Sustainable Homes

Introduction to Sustainable Homes

30 Mins

Free

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.

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The Circular Economy

The Circular Economy

75 Mins

Free

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

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Standards for Retrofit

Standards for Retrofit

45 Mins

Free

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.

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Overheating in Homes

Overheating in Homes

30 Mins

Free

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

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Fire Safety in Buildings

Fire Safety in Buildings

60 MIns

Free

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.

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Fire Safety Awareness In Construction and the Built Environment

Fire Safety Awareness In Construction and the Built Environment

120 Mins (2 hours)

Free

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.

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Designing the drylining package to inhibit fire growth

Designing the drylining package to inhibit fire growth

40 Minutes

Free

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.

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Introduction to acoustic design and the drylining package

Introduction to acoustic design and the drylining package

30 Mins

Free

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.

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