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October 2026

Introduction to Gypwall Single Frame Partitions

6

Oct

Introduction to Gypwall Single Frame Partitions

Clevedon Build Better Academy

6 - 7 Oct 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Clevedon Build Better Academy
Presented by
  • £333.33 excl. VAT

6 - 7 Oct 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

This 2-day course is a great opportunity to develop practical knowledge and experience.

Introduction to Weber Modern Renders

7

Oct

Introduction to Weber Modern Renders

Flitwick Training Academy

Wed 7 Oct 2026

9:30 AM - 3:00 PM (5 hours 30 minutes)

  • Flitwick Training Academy
Presented by
Jimmy Woods
  • £100.00 excl. VAT

Wed 7 Oct 2026

9:30 AM - 3:00 PM (5 hours 30 minutes)

This course offers an introduction into our range of render products including our popular weberend MT lightweight render system and our versatile weberend OCR base coat render.

Thu 8 Oct 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • St Helens
Presented by
Mike Simm
  • £83.33 excl. VAT

Thu 8 Oct 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

Join us to learn about the K Rend product range including base coats, general mortars, scraped texture renders and wet paste/thin coat renders.

Introduction to Weber Monocouche Renders

8

Oct

Introduction to Weber Monocouche Renders

Flitwick Training Academy

Thu 8 Oct 2026

9:30 AM - 3:00 PM (5 hours 30 minutes)

  • Flitwick Training Academy
Presented by
Jimmy Woods
  • £100.00 excl. VAT

Thu 8 Oct 2026

9:30 AM - 3:00 PM (5 hours 30 minutes)

Aimed primarily at those interested in using Weber monocouche materials

12

Oct

Introduction to Frameless Steel Encasement Systems - FireCase

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

Mon 12 Oct 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

  • Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
  • £175.00 excl. VAT

Mon 12 Oct 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

This two-day course is designed to introduce learners to the installation FireCase encasement systems (frameless encasement), and also for experienced fixers to help demonstrate their competency through manufacturers training.

Tue 13 Oct 2026

9:30 AM - 3:30 PM (6 hours)

  • Belfast
Presented by
Benjamin Martin
  • £83.33 excl. VAT

Tue 13 Oct 2026

9:30 AM - 3:30 PM (6 hours)

Join us to learn about the K Rend product range including base coats, general mortars, scraped texture renders and wet paste/thin coat renders.

Acoustics Solutions - Ecophon

16

Oct

Fri 16 Oct 2026

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (1 hour)

  • Live online
Presented by
Wayne Bullough
  • Free

Fri 16 Oct 2026

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (1 hour)

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.

Introduction to Gypwall Single Frame Partitions

19

Oct

Introduction to Gypwall Single Frame Partitions

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

19 - 20 Oct 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
  • £333.33 excl. VAT

19 - 20 Oct 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

This 2-day course is a great opportunity to develop practical knowledge and experience.

K Systems EWI Installer Course

20

Oct

K Systems EWI Installer Course

Belfast

Tue 20 Oct 2026

9:30 AM - 3:30 PM (6 hours)

  • Belfast
Presented by
Curtis Johnston
Mike Simm
  • £100.00 excl. VAT

Tue 20 Oct 2026

9:30 AM - 3:30 PM (6 hours)

Join us to learn about the range of K Systems EWI system designs and range of finishes, with practical experience of installing the system.

Introduction to GypCeiling MF

21

Oct

Introduction to GypCeiling MF

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

Wed 21 Oct 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

  • Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
  • £175.00 excl. VAT

Wed 21 Oct 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

A 1day course covering the installation of GypCeiling MF (MF Ceilings) this includes setting out, forming suspension point, extending components, forming bulkheads/changes in ceiling height and boarding.

Introduction to Mechanical Taping

21

Oct

Introduction to Mechanical Taping

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

21 - 23 Oct 2026

3 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
  • £458.33 excl. VAT

21 - 23 Oct 2026

3 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Improve your knowledge and practical skills in using the mechanical jointing tools for walls, internal angles and applying external angles by hand application and ideal follow on after completing the Hand Taping course.

Plastering for beginners

26

Oct

Plastering for beginners

Erith Build Better Academy

26 - 28 Oct 2026

3 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Erith Build Better Academy
  • £458.33 excl. VAT

26 - 28 Oct 2026

3 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Plastering for Beginners is a three day introduction course that teaches participants how to mix and apply Thistle Finish plasters to plasterboard backgrounds.

Plastering for beginners

26

Oct

Plastering for beginners

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

26 - 28 Oct 2026

3 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
  • £383.33 excl. VAT

26 - 28 Oct 2026

3 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Plastering for Beginners is a three day introduction course that teaches participants how to mix and apply Thistle Finish plasters to plasterboard backgrounds.

Introduction to Isover U Protect  System

28

Oct

Introduction to Isover U Protect System

East Leake Build Better Academy

Wed 28 Oct 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

  • East Leake Build Better Academy
Presented by
Simon Bosher
  • Free

Wed 28 Oct 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

This one-day course is a great opportunity for resellers & distributors to develop knowledge on the passive fire protection of ductwork including key regulations and legislation, as well provide practical knowledge and experience on the installation of Isover U Protect System for passive fire protection of ductwork. *PLEASE NOTE - This course is only for Distribution partners with experience of selling passive fire protection solutions

Introduction to Gypwall Single Frame Partitions

29

Oct

Introduction to Gypwall Single Frame Partitions

Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy

29 - 30 Oct 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Kirkby Thore Build Better Academy
  • £333.33 excl. VAT

29 - 30 Oct 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

This 2-day course is a great opportunity to develop practical knowledge and experience.

Introduction to Spraying Thistle Plasters

29

Oct

Introduction to Spraying Thistle Plasters

Robert Price Builders Merchants - Cardiff

Thu 29 Oct 2026

Please select only ONE session to attend

  • Robert Price Builders Merchants - Cardiff
Presented by
Sam Blacknell
  • Free

Thu 29 Oct 2026

Please select only ONE session to attend

This demonstration is an introduction to spraying Thistle finishing plasters through specific machines.*

Fri 30 Oct 2026

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (1 hour)

  • Live online
Presented by
Stewart Cawte
Anna Spiliopoulou
  • Free

Fri 30 Oct 2026

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (1 hour)

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.

November 2026

Introduction to Gypwall Single Frame Partitions

3

Nov

Introduction to Gypwall Single Frame Partitions

Clevedon Build Better Academy

3 - 4 Nov 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Clevedon Build Better Academy
Presented by
  • £333.33 excl. VAT

3 - 4 Nov 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

This 2-day course is a great opportunity to develop practical knowledge and experience.

Advanced Gypwall Single Frame Partitions

4

Nov

Advanced Gypwall Single Frame Partitions

Erith Build Better Academy

4 - 5 Nov 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Erith Build Better Academy
  • £383.33 excl. VAT

4 - 5 Nov 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

A follow on to the Introduction to GypWall Single Frame Partitions, also suitable for installers wanting to move into commercial work from residential or those that have previous experience of metal stud and want refresh their knowledge and skills.

Thu 5 Nov 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • St Helens
Presented by
Mike Simm
  • £83.33 excl. VAT

Thu 5 Nov 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

Join us to learn about the K Rend product range including base coats, general mortars, scraped texture renders and wet paste/thin coat renders.

Introduction to Mechanical Taping

11

Nov

Introduction to Mechanical Taping

Erith Build Better Academy

11 - 13 Nov 2026

3 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Erith Build Better Academy
  • £458.33 excl. VAT

11 - 13 Nov 2026

3 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Improve your knowledge and practical skills in using the mechanical jointing tools for walls, internal angles and applying external angles by hand application and ideal follow on after completing the Hand Taping course.

K Systems EWI Installer Course

12

Nov

K Systems EWI Installer Course

St Helens

Thu 12 Nov 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • St Helens
Presented by
Mike Simm
  • £100.00 excl. VAT

Thu 12 Nov 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

Join us to learn about the range of K Systems EWI system designs and range of finishes, with practical experience of installing the system.

Pure Practical

13

Nov

Pure Practical

Clevedon Build Better Academy

Fri 13 Nov 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Clevedon Build Better Academy
Presented by
  • £291.67 excl. VAT

Fri 13 Nov 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

This practical course is six hours of learning for anyone new to the industry, including branch or internal staff.

Introduction to Hand Taping

16

Nov

Introduction to Hand Taping

Clevedon Build Better Academy

16 - 17 Nov 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Clevedon Build Better Academy
Presented by
  • £333.33 excl. VAT

16 - 17 Nov 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Improve your knowledge and practical skills in the application of hand taping to tapered edge joints, butt end joints, internal and external angles.

Introduction to Mechanical Taping

16

Nov

Introduction to Mechanical Taping

Clevedon Build Better Academy

16 - 18 Nov 2026

3 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Clevedon Build Better Academy
Presented by
  • £458.33 excl. VAT

16 - 18 Nov 2026

3 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Improve your knowledge and practical skills in using the mechanical jointing tools for walls, internal angles and applying external angles by hand application and ideal follow on after completing the Hand Taping course.

Pure Practical

16

Nov

Pure Practical

Erith Build Better Academy

Mon 16 Nov 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

  • Erith Build Better Academy
  • £291.67 excl. VAT

Mon 16 Nov 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

This practical course is six hours of learning for anyone new to the industry, including branch or internal staff.

Introduction to Gypwall Single Frame Partitions

18

Nov

Introduction to Gypwall Single Frame Partitions

Erith Build Better Academy

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18 - 19 Nov 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Erith Build Better Academy
  • £333.33 excl. VAT

18 - 19 Nov 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

This 2-day course is a great opportunity to develop practical knowledge and experience.

K Rend Machine Applied Renders

19

Nov

K Rend Machine Applied Renders

St Helens

Thu 19 Nov 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • St Helens
Presented by
Mike Simm
  • £100.00 excl. VAT

Thu 19 Nov 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

Join us to gain practical experience of how to apply K Rend products using electric machines to deliver a high quality finish

Plastering for beginners

24

Nov

Plastering for beginners

Clevedon Build Better Academy

24 - 26 Nov 2026

3 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Clevedon Build Better Academy
Presented by
  • £458.33 excl. VAT

24 - 26 Nov 2026

3 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Plastering for Beginners is a three day introduction course that teaches participants how to mix and apply Thistle Finish plasters to plasterboard backgrounds.

Introduction to Isover U Protect  System

25

Nov

Introduction to Isover U Protect System

East Leake Build Better Academy

Wed 25 Nov 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

  • East Leake Build Better Academy
Presented by
Simon Bosher
David Kehoe
  • Free

Wed 25 Nov 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

This one-day course is a great opportunity for resellers & distributors to develop knowledge on the passive fire protection of ductwork including key regulations and legislation, as well provide practical knowledge and experience on the installation of Isover U Protect System for passive fire protection of ductwork. *PLEASE NOTE - This course is only for Distribution partners with experience of selling passive fire protection solutions

Introduction to GypCeiling MF

26

Nov

Introduction to GypCeiling MF

Erith Build Better Academy

Thu 26 Nov 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

  • Erith Build Better Academy
  • £175.00 excl. VAT

Thu 26 Nov 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

A 1day course covering the installation of GypCeiling MF (MF Ceilings) this includes setting out, forming suspension point, extending components, forming bulkheads/changes in ceiling height and boarding.

Fri 27 Nov 2026

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (1 hour)

  • Live online
Presented by
Contessa Harlock
Sophie Palamianaki
  • Free

Fri 27 Nov 2026

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (1 hour)

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.

December 2026

Introduction to Gypwall Single Frame Partitions

1

Dec

Introduction to Gypwall Single Frame Partitions

Clevedon Build Better Academy

1 - 2 Dec 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Clevedon Build Better Academy
Presented by
  • £333.33 excl. VAT

1 - 2 Dec 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

This 2-day course is a great opportunity to develop practical knowledge and experience.

K Rend Machine Applied Renders

1

Dec

K Rend Machine Applied Renders

Belfast

Tue 1 Dec 2026

9:30 AM - 3:30 PM (6 hours)

  • Belfast
Presented by
Benjamin Martin
  • £100.00 excl. VAT

Tue 1 Dec 2026

9:30 AM - 3:30 PM (6 hours)

Join us to gain practical experience of how to apply K Rend products using electric machines to deliver a high quality finish

Advanced Gypwall Single Frame Partitions

2

Dec

Advanced Gypwall Single Frame Partitions

Erith Build Better Academy

2 - 3 Dec 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Erith Build Better Academy
  • £383.33 excl. VAT

2 - 3 Dec 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

A follow on to the Introduction to GypWall Single Frame Partitions, also suitable for installers wanting to move into commercial work from residential or those that have previous experience of metal stud and want refresh their knowledge and skills.

Thu 3 Dec 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • St Helens
Presented by
Mike Simm
  • £83.33 excl. VAT

Thu 3 Dec 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

Join us to learn about the K Rend product range including base coats, general mortars, scraped texture renders and wet paste/thin coat renders.

Pure Practical

7

Dec

Pure Practical

Erith Build Better Academy

Mon 7 Dec 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

  • Erith Build Better Academy
  • £291.67 excl. VAT

Mon 7 Dec 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

This practical course is six hours of learning for anyone new to the industry, including branch or internal staff.

K Systems EWI Installer Course

10

Dec

K Systems EWI Installer Course

St Helens

Thu 10 Dec 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • St Helens
Presented by
Mike Simm
  • £100.00 excl. VAT

Thu 10 Dec 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

Join us to learn about the range of K Systems EWI system designs and range of finishes, with practical experience of installing the system.

Residential Site Managers Course

11

Dec

Residential Site Managers Course

Clevedon Build Better Academy

Fri 11 Dec 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

  • Clevedon Build Better Academy
Presented by
  • £291.67 excl. VAT

Fri 11 Dec 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

This one course is designed to help anyone supervising subcontractors in the low-rise residential sector to upskill and gain competency.

Pure Practical

11

Dec

Pure Practical

Clevedon Build Better Academy

Fri 11 Dec 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • Clevedon Build Better Academy
Presented by
  • £291.67 excl. VAT

Fri 11 Dec 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

This practical course is six hours of learning for anyone new to the industry, including branch or internal staff.

Introduction to Hand Taping

14

Dec

Introduction to Hand Taping

Erith Build Better Academy

14 - 15 Dec 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Erith Build Better Academy
  • £333.33 excl. VAT

14 - 15 Dec 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Improve your knowledge and practical skills in the application of hand taping to tapered edge joints, butt end joints, internal and external angles.

Introduction to Hand Taping

14

Dec

Introduction to Hand Taping

Clevedon Build Better Academy

14 - 15 Dec 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Clevedon Build Better Academy
Presented by
  • £333.33 excl. VAT

14 - 15 Dec 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Improve your knowledge and practical skills in the application of hand taping to tapered edge joints, butt end joints, internal and external angles.

Introduction to Mechanical Taping

14

Dec

Introduction to Mechanical Taping

Clevedon Build Better Academy

14 - 16 Dec 2026

3 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Clevedon Build Better Academy
Presented by
  • £458.33 excl. VAT

14 - 16 Dec 2026

3 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Improve your knowledge and practical skills in using the mechanical jointing tools for walls, internal angles and applying external angles by hand application and ideal follow on after completing the Hand Taping course.

K Rend Machine Applied Renders

17

Dec

K Rend Machine Applied Renders

St Helens

Thu 17 Dec 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

  • St Helens
Presented by
Mike Simm
  • £100.00 excl. VAT

Thu 17 Dec 2026

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours)

Join us to gain practical experience of how to apply K Rend products using electric machines to deliver a high quality finish

January 2027

Introduction to Gypwall Single Frame Partitions

5

Jan

Introduction to Gypwall Single Frame Partitions

East Leake Build Better Academy

5 - 6 Jan 2027

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

  • East Leake Build Better Academy
Presented by
Gareth Lamb
  • £333.33 excl. VAT

5 - 6 Jan 2027

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

This 2-day course is a great opportunity to develop practical knowledge and experience.

Introduction to GypCeiling MF

11

Jan

Introduction to GypCeiling MF

East Leake Build Better Academy

Mon 11 Jan 2027

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

  • East Leake Build Better Academy
Presented by
Gareth Lamb
  • £175.00 excl. VAT

Mon 11 Jan 2027

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

A 1day course covering the installation of GypCeiling MF (MF Ceilings) this includes setting out, forming suspension point, extending components, forming bulkheads/changes in ceiling height and boarding.

Introduction to Framed Steel Encasement Systems - GypLyner Encase

12

Jan

Introduction to Framed Steel Encasement Systems - GypLyner Encase

East Leake Build Better Academy

Tue 12 Jan 2027

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

  • East Leake Build Better Academy
Presented by
Gareth Lamb
  • £175.00 excl. VAT

Tue 12 Jan 2027

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

This one day course is designed to introduce learners to the installation of GypLyner Encase (framed encasement)and also for experienced fixers to help demonstrate their competency through manufacturers training.

Fri 15 Jan 2027

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (1 hour)

  • Live online
Presented by
Coral Morgan
Carrie Blackshaw
  • Free

Fri 15 Jan 2027

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (1 hour)

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.