The National Masonry Academy (NMA) has announced a major expansion of the Visqueen Registered Installer Scheme, making the programme achievable on live construction sites across the UK for the first time.
Previously, the scheme was only available at dedicated training academies, limiting access for many operatives and contractors. With this new rollout, NMA is bringing the training directly to where it’s needed most — on active sites — helping to raise standards, improve compliance, and support the professional development of installers nationwide.
The Visqueen Registered Installer Scheme is designed to ensure that damp proofing systems are installed correctly and in line with manufacturer guidance and industry best practice. By moving beyond classroom-based delivery, NMA is removing barriers to participation and making high-quality training more practical and scalable.
This site-based expansion means:
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More installers can be trained without leaving projects
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Employers can upskill teams with minimal disruption
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Quality, consistency, and compliance can be improved across the sector
Speaking about the move, the National Masonry Academy said the expansion reflects a commitment to supporting the industry with flexible, real-world training that fits around modern construction demands.
“This is about meeting the industry where it is,” Malc Hancock, Director of National Masonry, said. “By taking the Visqueen Registered Installer Scheme directly to sites across the UK, we can reach more operatives, improve installation standards, and help contractors deliver better, safer buildings.”
The nationwide rollout is now underway, with NMA working alongside Visqueen and construction partners to bring the scheme to projects of all sizes.
