Material information Part B: Fundamentals of building construction and defect identification

Understand the different types of building materials used in construction, a range of property styles and the identification and repair of defects to help both sellers and buyers in the sales process.

This course is ideal for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of building construction in relation to Material Information Guidance Part B and C to assist in the sales negotiation process. 

You will develop an understanding of terminology used by surveyors in their reports. Whilst estate agents are generally not surveyors, the greater your knowledge of how construction techniques and defects interlink, the better you will be able to advise your clients. 

The first part of this course explores the differences between property styles and ages. It will provide an explanation of basic building construction covering:

  • Roofs and roof coverings 
  • Gutters and downpipes 
  • Walls 
  • Windows and doors 
  • Floors 
  • Foundations 
  • Services 

The second part of this course identifies the major causes of defects in properties and how they can be repaired to help both sellers and buyers in the sale process, covering: 

  • Asbestos 
  • Condensation 
  • Penetrating damp 
  • Rising damp 
  • Timber defects including wet and dry rot and beetle infestation 
  • Cracking to walls 
  • Foundation movement and underpinning

Our virtual classroom combines convenience and engagement, offering expert-led sessions you can join from anywhere. With real-time interaction and clear guidelines for smooth collaboration, you’ll enjoy a professional and dynamic learning experience without the need to travel. To enable the course to run smoothly, we ask that you mute your microphone unless asking a question and keep your camera on. 

With our face-to-face courses you’ll benefit from the full lesson plan plus an increased level of interaction and group work. This is your chance to participate in group discussions with our expert trainer and other delegates on the course.

Location: Propertymark Westminster, 4th Floor, 5-8 The Sanctuary, London, SW1P 3JS

This course is also available as in-house training in your office for groups of five to 20 people. This is an extremely cost-effective way of training larger groups. You just need to provide the coffee and the venue and we'll provide our highly experienced trainers and the course materials.

Explore your options

To discuss your requirements and to get a quote call the courses team on 01926 417 792 or email [email protected].

Course dates

Start: 6 Mar 2025 - 9:30
End: 6 Mar 2025 - 13:30
Material Info Part B: Fundamentals of building construction and defect identification - Virtual Classroom - Online

Member Cost: £104 (+VAT)
Non-Member Cost: £140 (+VAT)

Start: 19 Jun 2025 - 9:30
End: 19 Jun 2025 - 13:30
Material Info Part B: Fundamentals of building construction and defect identification - Virtual Classroom

Member Cost: £104 (+VAT)
Non-Member Cost: £140 (+VAT)

Start: 16 Oct 2025 - 9:30
End: 16 Oct 2025 - 13:30
Material Info Part B: Fundamentals of building construction and defect identification - Virtual Classroom

Member Cost: £104 (+VAT)
Non-Member Cost: £140 (+VAT)

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