Troisdorf, 28 July 2025 – Lesson 6 of the Bundesverband Flachglas (BF) digital training programme is now available. This new lesson not only explains the key updates of the EU Construction Products Regulation compared to the previous version but also provides essential background on standardisation and building law. Upon completion of each lesson, participants receive a personalised certificate and a comprehensive downloadable script.

Lesson 6 is divided into five chapters and offers an in-depth introduction to the new EU Construction Products Regulation.

  • Chapter 1 covers the fundamentals of national, European and international standards. It explains the harmonisation of product standards, the current status of construction sector standardisation with a focus on glass, introduces the key institutions, and highlights the reasons for delays in European standardisation reforms.

  • Chapter 2 focuses on the development of the Construction Products Regulation, why a revision was necessary, its objectives, and the transition from the old to the new regulation – including the so-called fast-track procedure. New elements such as extended environmental requirements for buildings and the planned system for digital product passports are clearly explained.

  • Chapter 3 addresses the Declaration of Performance for construction products, including how performance is determined, assessed with different systems, and documented through CE marking. It also covers conformity assessment and market surveillance.

  • Chapter 4 examines national building law requirements in Germany, focusing on proofs for non-regulated products and systems, as well as the distinction between “normatively valid” and “officially introduced” standards.

  • Chapter 5 provides additional practical guidance, showing where standards can be accessed and clarifying the correct meaning of “state of the art”.

The training video has a duration of 1:51 hours, and the accompanying script comprises 27 pages. Each purchase in the BF e-learning shop provides a personal access licence, usable on up to two devices, with unlimited and repeat access.

GLAS Training Series

The new GLAS training series builds on the established GLAS Basic Course and deepens the knowledge provided. It is designed for professionals who want to further expand their expertise.

The first six lessons cover the following topics:

  • Lesson 1 – Glass as a Material: Introduction to the physical and chemical properties, transparency, hardness, elasticity and thermal resistance. Includes glass types, network theory, and soda-lime-silicate glass.

  • Lesson 2 – Glass Production: Fundamentals of glass manufacturing, forming processes (casting, float glass process), raw materials and melting.

  • Lesson 3 – Glass as a Building Material: Overview of the general, chemical, mechanical, thermal and optical properties of soda-lime-silicate glass, as well as base glasses according to EN 572.

  • Lesson 4 – Glass Products: From float glass to tempered safety glass (ESG), heat-soaked ESG, partially tempered glass (TVG), laminated glass (LG) and laminated safety glass (LSG).

  • Lesson 5 – History of Glass: From antiquity to the present day, with key technological milestones and its impact on art, science and society.

  • Lesson 6 – New: EU Construction Products Regulation: Key concepts, definitions and institutions; what the EU CPR is about; CE marking and Declaration of Performance; national requirements and additional notes.

In total, the GLAS series will consist of 26 modules. Additional lessons on building physics and application topics will follow. As with all modules, participants receive a certificate upon completion.

Expertise guaranteed: Ingrid Meyer-Quel

The training videos are developed by Ingrid Meyer-Quel, a recognised expert in the glass industry with many years of experience. Her in-depth knowledge and practical teaching style make the series especially valuable for all professionals working with glass.

Which e-learning course is right for you?

  • New to the industry? → The GLAS Basic Course provides essential knowledge about flat glass in construction – the perfect entry-level course, especially for apprentices.

  • Already have experience? → The GLAS Training Series builds on this foundation and deepens expertise in flat glass.

Participants can expect:

  • Detailed content on glass types, building physics and applications

  • Practical explanations by industry expert Ingrid Meyer-Quel

  • Flexible, remote learning with comprehensive supporting scripts

Prices & Booking

  • GLAS Basic Course (6 videos bundle): €445 / BF members: €295

  • GLAS Training Series, Lessons 1–4 (bundle): €345 / BF members: €240

  • Single Module GLAS 5 – History of Glass: €99 / BF members: €69

  • Single Module GLAS 6 – Construction Products Regulation: €99 / BF members: €69

BF members can find discount codes in the members’ login area of the BF website under “Special Conditions”. These codes can be applied during checkout.

Discover the GLAS training series now! More information and booking at: www.bundesverband-flachglas.de/bf-e-learning