Training

Training is currently offered as a set introduction course. We currently hold four 2 day sessions per annum.

If your company requires a full training session, please contact for availability and rates. We can include specific project information, and develop a project schedule alongside training your employees to work with EPS/ICF products. When developing company training, we also suggest a component of on-site training and assessment, which can be incorporated into your existing programmes.

Current training Dates: (each of these dates needs to be a box with the date that takes you to the training form sign up (they chould be able to fill out online – or print and send by post)




Overview of 2 Day – Training Session:

Participants will receive an upgradeable ICF installation manual, worksheets and other technical materials.

The cost of the course is £300.00 + VAT payable by cheque to: Build ICF™ UK Ltd.

A VAT receipt will be issued by post.

Daily course hours are 9:00 to 5:00 – Saturday & Sunday.

Registration fees include 2x continental breakfast, daily coffee/tea breaks, 2 x lunches, and 1x dinner on Saturday evening.

Accommodation is not included in pricing.

Special room rates are available for groups – please enquire by email.

Basic Principles of ICF – Instruction Course Outline

Day One
  • Introduction to ICF & EPS Building Technologies
    EPS Ground works
    ICF Wall form Brands
    ICF Floor & Roof Systems
  • Rebar & Reinforcement – Basic Engineering
  • Building Design – Options, Networks
  • EU, UK and other Building Codes
  • Basic Excavation & Layout
  • Basic Footings/Slabs
  • Installation of ICF Wall Components
  • Installation of EPS Roof Components
  • Lintel Design – Prescriptive Methods
  • Concrete Specifications & EPS Components
  • Concrete Placement & Consolidation
Day Two
  • Installation of Door & Windows
  • Wall Alignment & Scaffolding Systems
  • Service Penetrations
  • Damp–proofing, Waterproofing, Radon Gas, Air & Vapour Barriers
  • Mechanical Ventilation & Heating Systems
  • Interior Finishing
  • Exterior Finishing
  • Waste Management Systems
  • Recycling – Policies & Practice
  • Care & Remediation of ICF buildings
  • Insurance, Mortgaging & Reselling ICF Buildings – HIPs, SAPs and LCAs
  • Professional ICF network – Duties of Care and Professional Support
Training Schedule
May 1st 2009
Lockerbie, Scotland
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July 31st, 2009
Cardiff, Wales
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September 1st, 2009
Orkney Islands
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October 1st, 2009
Glasgow, Scotland
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