Facade Engineering and Building Envelope Management (CM-045) Training Course

Facade Engineering and Building Envelope Management

The building envelope protects occupants from weather, controls energy use, provides fire safety and defines the appearance of a building. Facades are also among the most…

5 daysClassroom or online

49Upcoming dates

12Cities

£2,750Fees from

Course overview

Introduction

The building envelope protects occupants from weather, controls energy use, provides fire safety and defines the appearance of a building. Facades are also among the most complex, costly and risk-prone packages on a construction project, with frequent problems in water tightness, thermal performance, fire behaviour, interfaces and programme.

This Facade Engineering and Building Envelope Management training course gives construction and design professionals a practical understanding of how facades are designed, procured, tested, installed and maintained. Participants learn about curtain walls, cladding systems, glazing, roofing interfaces, thermal and moisture performance, fire safety, structural movement, performance testing, quality control and defect prevention.

The course emphasises the management of facade packages and interfaces so that envelopes perform as intended throughout their life.

Course Objectives

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

Explain the functions and performance requirements of building envelopes
Describe common facade and cladding systems and their characteristics
Understand thermal, moisture and air tightness principles
Address fire safety requirements for external walls
Manage facade design, procurement and specialist contractors
Plan performance testing, mock-ups and quality inspections
Coordinate interfaces between facade and other building elements
Prevent, diagnose and remedy common envelope defects

Target Audience

This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals, including:

Facade engineers and building envelope consultants
Architects and design managers
Construction and project managers
Package and procurement managers
Quality and inspection engineers
Facilities and asset managers

Training Methodology

The course uses technical briefings, case studies of facade failures, detail drawings and test reports. Participants review facade details for risks, plan a testing and inspection regime, manage interface issues on a case study project and diagnose defects from site photographs.

Target Competencies

Envelope performance understanding
Facade system knowledge
Fire safety awareness
Facade package management
Testing and inspection planning
Defect diagnosis

Course outline

1Day One: Building Envelope Fundamentals

Functions of the building envelope
Performance requirements: weather, energy, acoustics and safety
Overview of facade, roofing and wall systems
Regulations and standards affecting envelopes
Lessons from major facade failures and fires
Roles of designers, specialists and contractors
Exercise: defining performance requirements for a project

2Day Two: Facade Systems and Materials

Stick and unitised curtain wall systems
Rainscreen cladding and ventilated facades
Glazing types, coatings and insulated glass units
Masonry, precast and metal panel facades
Sealants, gaskets and fixings
Selecting systems for performance and buildability
Workshop: comparing facade system options

3Day Three: Building Physics and Fire Safety

Thermal performance and thermal bridging
Condensation risk and vapour control
Air tightness and water tightness principles
Structural movement, wind loads and deflection
Fire performance of external wall materials
Cavity barriers and fire stopping
Exercise: reviewing details for performance risks

4Day Four: Design, Procurement and Testing

Facade design responsibility and design development
Procuring specialist facade contractors
Shop drawings, samples and technical submittals
Visual and performance mock-ups
Laboratory and site testing of facades
Programme and logistics for facade installation
Workshop: planning a facade testing regime

5Day Five: Installation, Interfaces and Maintenance

Quality inspections during facade installation
Interfaces with structure, roofing and services
Common defects and how to prevent them
Diagnosing leaks and performance failures
Maintenance, cleaning and access strategies
Remediation of existing facades
Personal action plan for envelope management

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Facade Engineering and Building Envelope Management course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Facade Engineering and Building Envelope Management course?

The next public date is 7 - 11 Dec 2026 in London. There are 49 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in London, Barcelona, Frankfurt, Paris, Rome, Vienna, Amsterdam, Cape Town, Geneva, Istanbul, Madrid, Munich.

Can I take Facade Engineering and Building Envelope Management online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,750 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

Facade Engineering and Building Envelope Management

Course overview

Introduction

Course Objectives

Target Audience

Training Methodology

Target Competencies

Course outline

Dates and fees

Frequently asked questions

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