This course provides an introduction to the design principles of common structural elements used in modern residential and commercial construction. It covers foundations, steel, and timber elements, including the range of foundation solutions available—from simple trench fill foundations to piling and ground beams. Delegates will develop an understanding of the behaviour and design of simply supported structural elements, including steel beams over openings and timber floor joists.

The course includes a practical exercise based on a domestic extension, examining design loads, structural analysis, bending moments, shear forces, steel beam selection, foundations, and an overview of timber design principles. In addition, the course addresses structural alterations to domestic properties, providing an overview of alterations involving timber frame structures and common considerations for loft conversions. This combined approach highlights key structural principles, practical design considerations, and typical challenges encountered in residential construction and alteration projects.

CPD: Each part of this course counts for 3 hours CPD.

Cost: Each part is charged at £85+VAT. You will need to book each part separately using the links at the bottom of this page. Please note a price increase of £5 from 1st April, the course price will increase to £90+VAT per part.

Platform: This course will be held via Zoom and will run for 4 hours including time for breaks.

Part 1 Course Content:

• Types of design loads and loading assessments
• Structural analysis of simple structures, including bending moments and shear forces
• Design of simply supported steel beams, including worked examples and practical exercises

​Part 2 Course Content:

• Common types of foundations and their applications
• Overview of timber design principles
• Structural alterations to domestic properties

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the two-day course, delegates will have gained an understanding of:

• The types and application of design loads on simple structures
• Simple structural analysis methods for basic structural systems
• Principles of element design, including steel, timber, masonry, and foundations
• Structural alterations to domestic properties, with reference to relevant clauses of the Building Regulations where applicable

Who Should Attend

This course is suitable for professionals seeking to develop or enhance their knowledge of structural design fundamentals, including:

• Architects
• Builders
• Building Control Surveyors
• Building Engineers
• Chartered Architectural Technologists
• Chartered Surveyors
• Contractors
• Technicians
• Qualified Surveyors

Talk to us if you’re CITB registered and would like to discuss funding options.

E: bookings@labc.co.uk

T: 020 8616 8120

This course will give an overview of the building regulation requirements that building professionals need a solid understanding of.

It will look at the application of fire safety principles to building work and the various approaches to demonstrate compliance. It will also discuss principles that can be used to vary guidance but maintain the necessary performance standard.

This presentation includes videos of actual fire incidents, which may be upsetting to some viewers. Prior to playing these videos, we will provide a warning to allow attendees the opportunity to choose whether to view them or to step away from their screen.

CPD: This course counts for 3.5 hours CPD

Cost: £85+VAT (£90+VAT from May onwards)

Platform: This course will be held via Zoom and will run for 4 hours including time for breaks.

Course Content & Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course you will have a good general understanding of the following:

• Fire safety requirements of building regulations for different types of building work.
• Functional requirements.
• Application of Regulation 7(2) to 7(4) to a relevant building (residential/institutional
buildings above 18m in height).
• Approved Document B overview.
• Use of BS 9999.
• Use of BS 9991.
• Regulation 38.

Who should attend

This course is suited to any building professional who wants to get a good understanding of fire safety issues.

• Public Service Building control surveyors
• Architects
• Chartered architectural technologists
• Developers
• Builders
• Contractors
• Specialist contractors
• Building consultants
• Surveyors

Talk to us if you’re CITB registered and would like to discuss funding options.

E: bookings@labc.co.uk

T: 020 8616 8120