The National Masonry Academy (NMA) has announced it will provide free Visqueen Registered Installer training for tutors, strengthening industry expertise and ensuring the next generation of masonry professionals are equipped with best-practice knowledge.
Visqueen, the UK’s leading manufacturer of structural waterproofing and damp-proofing systems, operates the Registered Installer scheme to promote correct specification and installation of critical products across construction. By extending this training to Academy tutors, the initiative guarantees that learners entering the sector receive instruction aligned with the highest industry standards.
Building Tutor Capacity for Industry Excellence
The free training package will give tutors:
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Comprehensive knowledge of Visqueen product systems used on the majority of UK construction sites
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Practical insight into correct installation techniques
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Ongoing technical support and updates
This development ensures that learners at the National Masonry Academy benefit from up-to-date, manufacturer-approved training, directly supporting quality assurance on future construction projects.
Supporting the Wider Construction Sector
By embedding Visqueen-approved methods into teaching, the Academy is helping to raise standards across the industry—addressing common installation issues, improving build performance, and reducing costly defects.
Eve Livett – National Masonry Academy:
“By investing in our tutors, we are investing in the future of the masonry sector. This partnership with Visqueen gives our learners direct access to manufacturer-approved knowledge and installation methods, ensuring they enter the workforce ready to deliver work of the highest quality.”
Driving Skills, Quality and Compliance
The training aligns with the Academy’s mission to deliver practical, employer-led education that prepares learners for real-world construction challenges. It also supports wider industry priorities on compliance, durability, and sustainability—critical in the context of modern construction and housebuilding.
