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September 2019
RICS & SPAB Building Conservation Summer School 2019
One in five buildings in the UK date from before 1914, meaning that surveyors of all disciplines are more than likely to encounter such buildings as part of their daily work. Advising clients on traditional and listed buildings can no longer be dismissed as a niche area but is instead becoming a part of surveyors’ mainstream practice. It is essential therefore that you fully understand building conservation and surveying techniques for historic and listed properties to allow you to meet…
Find out more »HE – Understanding Historic Buildings Training Course
Learn key building investigation, interpretation and recording skills with this practical course, where expert tutors will show you how to observe, analyse, hand-measure, draw and photograph historic buildings. This course is intended for anyone working with historic buildings who would like a deeper understanding of fabric analysis, hand-measuring and hand-drawing. You may be working as a buildings archaeologist, historic buildings consultant or conservation officer, or in a related area such as architecture, surveying, engineering, archaeology or land management. Or maybe…
Find out more »West Midlands Branch – The Sleeping Beauty Awakes: Visit Pitchford Hall
Visit one of Britain’s greatest timber framed houses recently saved from the At Risk register to view the Mansion, the Tree House and current works at the Orangery. Programme: 10.30 arrive at the Pitchford Hall for refreshments 11.00 Branch meeting 11.15 Presentation on the History of Pitchford Hall 11.30 Site visit to the Mansion 12.00 Site visit to the Orangery – current project with Arrol and Snell architects 1.00 Local pub for lunch and networking Competencies to be addressed: Professional: …
Find out more »THA – Heritage & the Creative Industries Project: Report Launch
The Heritage Alliance is delighted to announce that we will be launching our report on Heritage and Creative Industries, written by Hannah Shimko at The Ragged School Museum in London on 17 September, from 3-5pm. This important report aims to showcase successful collaborations between heritage sites and organisations within the creative industries, sharing best practice and recommendations for both sectors to build better partnerships into the future. The report also sets out recommendations for grant funders, Government and policy workers.…
Find out more »Bauhaus is 100! the Bauhaus Balloon: a talk by Alan Powers
Has the centenary year of the Bauhaus brought to a crisis the longstanding problem of a gap between its reputation and the historical reality? Alan Powers, author of the recent book Bauhaus Goes West, will trace the origin of this inflation and the reasons why it has delayed the possibility of finding a more balanced and inclusive understanding of twentieth century architecture and design. Alan Powers teaches at London School of Architecture and the Univeristy of Kent. He has a…
Find out more »Scottish Parliamentary Working Group on Tenement Maintenance – Conference
Save the date! Following the Scottish Parliament’s debate on the recommendations of the Working Group on Tenement Maintenance earlier this month, a date has been set for a Tenement Maintenance Conference on 18th September 2019 in Glasgow.
Find out more »Conservation and Heritage Day at Dreadnought Tiles and Ketley Brick
It can be difficult to find authentic traditional products for restoration projects. This CPD takes you into a unique Brick and Tile Works in the Midlands which began operating in 1805, to show you how Dreadnought Tiles and Ketley Brick use traditional firing techniques and expertise developed over their 200 years to produce a wide range of authentic clay building products. Come and engage with our craftsmen at work and see how traditional methods, passed down through generations, combine with…
Find out more »The Building Limes Forum – 2019 Conference ‘Lime Finishes’ and ‘Lime in Extreme Climates’
The 2019 Conference and Gathering will be held from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 September at the Historic Environment Scotland Conservation Centre at The Engine Shed, Stirling, Scotland. The BLF is most grateful to HES for its support of this event. A highlight will be a dinner in the Great Hall of Stirling Castle where the Baker Memorial Lecture will be presented by Tim Meek. There will be hands-on activities at nearby Doune Castle, where it is proposed to build…
Find out more »Northern Ireland Branch – Visit to Glenarm Castle
Visit to Glenarm Castle to learn about Conservation, diversification and sustainability. Insights from the estate manager, stonemasons and lime experts. Glenarm is constantly evolving estate , including salmon farming, clamping, pedigree shorthorn herd, water turbine generation, fudge factory, music festivals coupled with a never ending programme of conservation works not only to the castle but the entire estate. Get a tour of the Castle by the Butler, a walk through the grounds and finish with lunch. Practical demonstrations will take place…
Find out more »South Branch – Forget Me Not at Winchester Cathedral
An IHBC South Branch conference exploring the management of memorials and key conservation issues. Speakers: Diana Coulter Julie Adams Emily Gee Frank Green Dr Ian Dungavell John Gedling Cost: IHBC or CIfA Member £45 each; non-member at £75 each Please return this booking form as soon as possible and no later than Friday 13th September by email to southbranchsecretary@ihbc.org.uk See more information including speakers' bios here: Final Forget me Not flyer
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