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Construction Materials and Building Systems

Intensive 5-day course · English, Arabic & European languages

Construction, architecture and building management professionals study material choices and building systems across five days. Delegates examine concrete and steel, integrate services and consider sustainable practices before working on structural design. Cases and practical exercises cover efficiency and safety, with the closing day addressing AI, prefabrication, digital twins and Building Information Modelling (BIM).

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Public courses in our cities

  • 19–23 Oct 2026Manama£3,080 + VAT
  • 2–6 Nov 2026Dubai£4,200 + VAT
  • 16–20 Nov 2026Frankfurt£2,600 + VAT
  • 7–11 Dec 2026Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 21–25 Dec 2026Riyadh£4,200 + VAT
  • 11–15 Jan 2027Munich£3,400 + VAT
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  • 25–29 Jan 2027Amman£3,400 + VAT
  • 8–12 Feb 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 22–26 Feb 2027Madrid£3,400 + VAT
  • 1–5 Mar 2027Paris£3,600 + VAT
  • 15–19 Mar 2027Berlin£3,400 + VAT
  • 5–9 Apr 2027Milan£3,400 + VAT
  • 19–23 Apr 2027Frankfurt£2,600 + VAT
  • 3–7 May 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 17–21 May 2027Malaga£3,080 + VAT
  • 14–18 Jun 2027Munich£3,400 + VAT
  • 28 Jun – 2 Jul 2027Sarajevo£3,400 + VAT
  • 12–16 Jul 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 26–30 Jul 2027Dubai£4,200 + VAT
  • 2–6 Aug 2027Paris£3,600 + VAT
  • 16–20 Aug 2027Riyadh£4,200 + VAT
  • 6–10 Sep 2027Doha£4,200 + VAT
  • 20–24 Sep 2027Frankfurt£2,600 + VAT
  • 4–8 Oct 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 18–22 Oct 2027Geneva£4,200 + VAT
  • 8–12 Nov 2027Munich£3,400 + VAT
  • 22–26 Nov 2027Abu Dhabi£4,200 + VAT
  • 13–17 Dec 2027Barcelona£3,080 + VAT
  • 27–31 Dec 2027Cairo£2,280 + VAT

Group discount: 2 delegates 20% · 3 delegates 35% · 5 or more delegates 50%

Can't make these dates? We can run this course for your team on dates that suit you. Ask for custom dates · In-house options

Online (live)

With a trainer, on dates to suit your team

This course can be taught live online by a trainer, in English, Arabic or any European language, for one person or a whole team.

£1,850 + VAT

Group discount: 2 delegates 20% · 3 delegates 35% · 5 or more delegates 50%

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Course overview

Material properties and selection affect the design and operation of a building. The programme connects traditional materials and technologies with modern construction methods, examining classifications, concrete and steel properties, selection factors and material life cycles. It is intended for construction, architecture and building management staff from beginner to advanced levels, with practical cases supporting application.

Building systems need integration. Delegates study heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), electrical and plumbing services and smart technologies, with energy efficiency and sustainability considered in system design. Sustainable construction work then addresses green materials, waste management and energy-efficient building designs, including LEED certification and standards.

Structural sessions move from analysis and load-bearing systems to reinforced concrete, foundations and ground stability, with safety and compliance and practical design exercises. The final day reviews emerging technologies, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, prefabrication and modular building, digital twins and BIM, and future material developments. Delegates conclude with review and a final project presentation.

Course objectives

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

  1. Explain the properties of construction materials
  2. Analyse the integration of building systems
  3. Apply sustainable construction methods
  4. Design efficient structures
  5. Evaluate new construction technologies

Who should attend

This course suits:

  • Architects and civil engineers
  • Construction project managers
  • Surveyors and building inspectors
  • Sustainability consultants
  • Construction site supervisors

Training methodology

  • Adult learning techniques include lectures and interactive discussions.
  • Group exercises and practical case studies support application of the material.
  • Structural design exercises and a final project presentation form part of the programme.

Daily agenda

  1. Day 1

    Material properties and selection

    • An introduction to construction materials
    • Material types and classifications
    • Properties of steel and concrete
    • Factors affecting material selection
    • Sustainability and material life cycles
    • Cases of material use
  2. Day 2

    Integrated services and building systems

    • Principles of building systems
    • HVAC and energy efficiency
    • Plumbing and electrical systems
    • Technologies for smart buildings
    • Sustainable integration of systems
    • Examples of system design
  3. Day 3

    Green materials and sustainable building

    • Sustainable construction principles
    • Green building materials
    • Managing construction waste
    • Energy-efficient building design
    • LEED certification and standards
    • Cases of green construction
  4. Day 4

    Structural analysis, design and safety

    • Structural analysis basics
    • Load-bearing structures
    • Reinforced concrete design
    • Ground stability and foundations
    • Construction safety and compliance
    • Practical design exercises
  5. Day 5

    New technologies and material developments

    • Emerging technologies in construction
    • AI and automation applications
    • Modular construction and prefabrication
    • Digital twins and Building Information Modelling (BIM)
    • Future developments in construction materials
    • Review and final project presentation

Certificate

Every delegate who completes the course receives an ARUK Training Certificate of Attendance.

Frequently asked questions

How do I register?

Choose a date and city in the schedule and press Register, or send us an enquiry. Our team confirms your place and sends an invoice.

Are fees shown with VAT?

Fees are shown per delegate and exclude VAT, which is added to the invoice where applicable.

Can this course be delivered for our team only?

Yes. Any ARUK course can be delivered in-house at your premises, in a meeting room we book for you, or 1-to-1.

Is this course available online?

Yes. We run it live online with a trainer, on dates that suit your team, for £1,850 + VAT per delegate.

Is there a group discount?

Yes. 20% for 2 delegates, 35% for 3 delegates and 50% for 5 or more delegates on the same course.

Can the course be delivered in Arabic or another language?

Yes. Our courses can be delivered in English, Arabic or any European language, by a trainer who teaches in that language. Mention your preferred language when you register or enquire.

What certificate will I receive?

An ARUK Training Certificate of Attendance.

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Key booking terms (read before you register)
  • The full fee is paid in advance, before the course starts.
  • Cancel in writing 30 or more days before the start date (45 for in-house) for a refund. Later than that, the full fee is payable.
  • No refund for non-attendance or partial attendance.
  • Places are for the named delegate only; another person cannot attend instead.
  • Moving to another date or city is only possible if ARUK agrees in writing.
  • Travel, accommodation and visas are your responsibility. A refused visa does not change the cancellation terms.

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