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What to Expect...
Equip International, in partnership with Dwell Earth, is offering a hands-on training course focused on Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks (CSEBs). This practical training is designed to give students the knowledge and experience needed to produce quality earth blocks and use them in durable, sustainable construction.
Compressed earth block construction uses locally available soil to create strong, affordable building materials. Understanding the soil, selecting and preparing the right raw materials, producing quality blocks, and applying proper construction techniques are all essential to successful earth block building.
Cost is $750.00.
Breakfast and lunch are provided. To offer you the opportunity to enjoy the variety of restaurants in the area, evening meals are on your own.
What to Expect...
Equip International, in partnership with Dwell Earth, is offering a hands-on training course focused on Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks (CSEBs). This practical training is designed to give students the knowledge and experience needed to produce quality earth blocks and use them in durable, sustainable construction.
Compressed earth block construction uses locally available soil to create strong, affordable building materials. Understanding the soil, selecting and preparing the right raw materials, producing quality blocks, and applying proper construction techniques are all essential to successful earth block building.
Course Information
This six-day training combines classroom instruction with hands-on field experience, giving participants the opportunity to learn directly from experienced trainers and work with the Dwell Earth building system. This training will introduce participants to the fundamentals of Compressed Stabilized Earth Block production and construction. Students will learn how to evaluate available soils, develop appropriate raw material mixes, produce quality blocks, test block strength, and apply proper construction techniques.
The course is designed to provide both theoretical understanding and practical experience. By the end of the training, participants will have a stronger understanding of how earth block technology can be implemented using locally available materials to create durable and sustainable structures.
Training Dates: November 1-6, 2026
Students arrive: Sunday evening, November 1
Training begins: Monday morning, November 2
Additional Information
What You’ll Learn:
• Raw material selection and the fundamentals of identifying suitable soil for earth block production.
• Soil testing and the importance of understanding the materials available at a building site.
• How to develop an appropriate raw material mix for producing quality compressed earth blocks.
• Hands-on block production and techniques for optimizing production output.
• Block testing for strength and other essential technical parameters.
• The Dwell Earth V-Lock Block interlocking construction technique.
• Proper equipment operation and maintenance.
• Practical considerations for applying compressed earth block construction to real-world building projects.
Why Choose This Course?
• Hands-on experience: Learn through a combination of classroom instruction and practical field training.
• Learn from Dwell Earth: Receive training based on Dwell Earth’s experience with compressed earth block production and construction.
• Use local materials: Learn how understanding and properly preparing the soil beneath your feet can help create quality building materials.
• Build practical skills: Gain knowledge that can be applied to sustainable construction projects in a variety of settings.
• Sustainable construction: Explore a building method that can utilize locally available materials to produce durable and affordable structures.
• Long-term support: Dwell Earth provides ongoing technical assistance and guidance to help clients successfully implement earth block technology beyond the initial training.
Training Includes
The Compressed Stabilized Earth Block training program includes:
• Raw material selection
• Guidance on soil testing
• Making appropriate raw material mixes
• Block production
• Optimizing block production output
• Block testing for strength and essential technical parameters
• Dwell Earth V-Lock Block interlocking construction techniques
• Equipment solutions
• Machine operation and maintenance
• Classroom instruction and hands-on field training
Ready to Get Started?
Please complete the form below with your basic information to get started. Our team will send you a confirmation email with the additional information needed to complete the course.
Questions?
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Equip. Our team is here to help ensure you have everything you need to successfully begin the course. Click below to reach out.
Meet Your Instructors
Bob DeJong
30 years of executive experience. Bob has dedicated his visionary leadership in both non-profit and for profit sectors. Bob has successfully guided, motivated and led organizations and individuals throughout his professional career. Bob’s passion for the people and organizations we serve is evident in every interaction. Bob directs all partnership and business operations for Dwell Earth and is excited to hear about your vision and how we can help it come to life.
Ben Adkins
Ben Adkins serves as Equip International’s President. His lifelong passion for missions has led him to work with some of the finest people in over 50 countries. As former director of a global missions organization, Ben brings administrative and practical experience in disaster relief, IT solutions, global discipleship, radio broadcasting, developing sustainable solutions, and appropriate technology. God has allowed him the opportunity to serve both internationally and domestically while developing a strong local team. Ben’s background in executive leadership and foreign language has proven to be a great help in his work. His interests include spending time with his wife and two daughters and being outdoors.
Meet Your Instructors
Bob DeJong
30 years of executive experience. Bob has dedicated his visionary leadership in both non-profit and for profit sectors. Bob has successfully guided, motivated and led organizations and individuals throughout his professional career. Bob’s passion for the people and organizations we serve is evident in every interaction. Bob directs all partnership and business operations for Dwell Earth and is excited to hear about your vision and how we can help it come to life.
Ben Adkins
Ben Adkins serves as Equip International’s President. His lifelong passion for missions has led him to work with some of the finest people in over 50 countries. As former director of a global missions organization, Ben brings administrative and practical experience in disaster relief, IT solutions, global discipleship, radio broadcasting, developing sustainable solutions, and appropriate technology. God has allowed him the opportunity to serve both internationally and domestically while developing a strong local team. Ben’s background in executive leadership and foreign language has proven to be a great help in his work. His interests include spending time with his wife and two daughters and being outdoors.