The construction industry is constantly evolving. New construction methods, changing regulations and innovative products create new challenges, while also offering significant commercial opportunities. To support builders’ merchants in this rapidly changing environment, GB is launching a comprehensive training programme throughout 2026 and 2027.

Our training courses will help you expand your product and market knowledge, strengthen your advisory skills and better identify customer needs, enabling you to translate these into effective solutions. Practical, relevant and directly applicable to everyday business.

Training courses for every level
Whether you are new to the industry or have years of experience, there is always a course to match your needs:
• Foundation Level: a solid introduction to products, applications and installation techniques.
• Foundation Level+: deeper insight into practical construction applications and how to apply this knowledge in day-to-day situations.
• Advanced Level: in-depth technical training covering products, systems and applications. Topics include anchoring advice, calculations, material take-offs and the development of solutions for complex anchoring challenges.

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Who is it for?
The training courses are tailored to various roles within builders’ merchants, including:
• Field Sales Representatives
• Internal Sales Representatives
• Account Managers
• Product Specialists
• New Employees 

What’s in it for you?
• Up-to-date knowledge of construction methods and market developments
• Greater insight into products and applications
• Stronger advisory and consultative selling skills
• Better recognition of commercial opportunities
• Practical knowledge that can be applied immediately in day-to-day business

Foundation Training

Dates:
• Thursday, 26 November 2026
• Monday, 30 November 2026

Time:
• 09:15 - 13:00 (including lunch)

Topics:
• GB products (where can I find what?)
• Project advice for standard construction situations
• New products and our website

Who is it for?
New and existing employees in commercial roles

Register before 16 November 2026

Application-Focused Training – Follow-up to the Foundation Training

Dates:
• Monday, 15 March 2027
• Wednesday, 24 March 2027

Time:
• 09:15 - 13:00 (including lunch)

Topics:
• Construction practice; Quality Assurance Act (Wkb), building regulations, etc.
• Cavity wall and window frame anchoring

Who is it for?
Field sales representatives and branch managers with a basic understanding of the construction supply chain.

Register before 8 February 2027

Anchoring Request & Solution Development Training – Advanced Level

Date:
• Autumn 2027 (exact date to be confirmed)

Time:
• 09:15 - 15:00 (including lunch)

Topics:
• In-depth exploration of anchoring recommendations and calculation schedules
• Classroom-based, practice-oriented training

Who is it for?
Account Managers and Project Advisors with advanced skills in reading and interpreting construction drawings.

For all training courses, a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 30 participants applies. In the event of insufficient registrations, we reserve the right to reschedule or cancel the training.

Practical Information:

  • Location: Gebr. Bodegraven
  • Atoomweg 2, 2421 LZ Nieuwkoop, The Netherlands
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