Education and Training

The Building Products University (BPU) Online Education Program was designed to provide an introduction to various roof, wall and building envelope topics. The courses use interactive learning techniques with audio, text, graphics, animation and videos to present important information and concepts. Each course is available in two versions. One version is to take the course in a generic format that complies with AIA and RCI requirements for continuing education credits. The other version includes a lesson that integrates specific products offered by Holcim Building Envelope. If you are having difficulty getting started, please refer to our Troubleshooting Guide.

Information provided to Holcim Solutions and Products Canada, a Division of Lafarge Canada Inc. is meant to enhance the experience and to allow the user to take full advantage of Elevate’s Building Products University programs. The transmission of information to and from this site, and any communication through the web site or through e-mail does not constitute or create a relationship between Firestone and the user. In addition, information sent to Firestone via Building Products University, this web site and/or e-mail is not confidential, and Firestone has the right and an unlimited license to use such information, including, without limitation, as part of its marketing and sales functions. Users of Building Products University should not send confidential information to Firestone via this web site, and once information has been sent and received by Firestone, Firestone is not responsible for its’ safeguarding.

Firestone Contractor Quality Seminars are ideal for key field employees who are directly responsible for achieving quality installations. The in-depth seminars combine classroom activities with hands-on training and cover the application and installation of Firestone building product systems. Seminars are held at the Beech Grove Firestone Training Center, directly adjacent to the Firestone Beech Grove distribution center and manufacturing facility in Indiana.

2019 Contractor Quality Seminar Schedule

Register early. Classes fill up fast!

January 2019

22-24th– Single-Ply

February 2019

19-21st – Metal/Modified Bitumen

March 2019

26-28th – Single-Ply

April 2019

16-18th – Single-Ply

May 2019

7-9th – Single-Ply

October 2019

22-24th – Single-Ply

November 2019

19-21st – Metal/Modified Bitumen

December 2019

17-19th – Single-Ply

Firestone Local Training brings the educational and hands on value of our Contractor Quality Seminars to regional locations in your area. These programs feature Elevate’s quality roofing systems, as well as tailored information to meet the contractor’s needs.

Please complete the online registration form to attend a Contractor Quality Training Seminar. You will receive attendance confirmation by e-mail or fax. Tuition for the seminar is free. Cancellations are accepted up to one week prior to the seminar. “No-shows” and late cancellations will be billed a $50 fee. In addition to the recognition dinner held after Tuesday’s seminar, lunches are provided each day at no charge to contractors. Attendees are responsible for their own travel and lodging expenses. However, Holcim Building Envelope has secured discounted rates at a local hotel. 

Firestone Local Trainings are only available to Licensed Red Shield Applicators. They can be held at a contractor’s shop, a job site or other venue selected by the contractor. The minimum class size is 10. If attendance exceeds seating capacity, additional sessions can be requested. Local Training can be requested through the Training Services Manager in the Firestone Roofing Solutions Department or may be scheduled directly through your local Firestone Technical Representative.