RIBA Conservation Suite 12th March - 12 November 2024 1pm-2pm *Webinars can be purchased separately* Join us for the ‘Conservation Suite’ with Ingval Maxwell, Michela Pace, Alan Chandler, Charles Bain-Smith and Paul Chatham. This series of four webinars will explore a wide range of conservation issues spanning from the theoretical to the technical. This suite … Continue reading RIBA – Specialist Conservation Series→
This cpd session is focused on traditional buildings. Old buildings are different to new buildings in many ways and they can move, crack and distort quite easily. Clients might be worried and as professionals we need to be able to understand what we are looking at and when a crack, or other symptom of … Continue reading CBCS – Surveying Essentials: Is that crack serious?→
Event Description As part of Heritage Careers Week, join us for a series of hands-on workshops with experts from the Engine Shed and some of our sector partners. We will showcase traditional building materials and skills, and some of the innovative techniques used within the Heritage Sector. Workshops will be delivered by a range of … Continue reading HES & The Engine Shed – Heritage Careers Week: Practical Skills Event→
Urban borehole surveys and the origins of the Roman Forum Ordinary Meeting lecture in conjunction with the Roman Society by Dr Nicola Terrenato Online and In Person
Learn the skills to help you carry out your own mortar pointing repairs. Would you like to undertake repointing works as part of a renovation project or simply as general maintenance to traditional masonry structures? This practical 'hands on' training day will give participants the skill to undertake repointing works with confidence. This course will … Continue reading SLCT – Lime Pointing→
The National Churches Trust, Historic Churches Scotland, Scotland’s Churches Trust, and Historic Environment Scotland would like to welcome you to our free networking event. We are bringing together funders and advisers from the heritage, community, faith, climate, and tourism sectors under the wonderful roof of Paisley Abbey, giving you the opportunity to meet and chat with those … Continue reading NCT – Building Sustainable Futures for Scottish Churches→
Our annual SPAB-STBA conference will take place at the Hospitium, York, on Tuesday 5 November 2024, 9am - 5pm. The theme this year is: New Ideas for Old Buildings: Education, Application & Innovation Our traditional and historic buildings are facing unique challenges in the face of climate change, technological advancements, skills shortages, and economic pressures. … Continue reading SPAB & STBA Conference 2024: New Ideas for Old Buildings→
The Regeneration Journey is an introduction to heritage regeneration projects, aimed at Heritage Trust Network members who are in the early stages of their first project, as a volunteer or a member of staff. It will be suitable for those working at community organisations, charities, and professional heritage trusts. We will cover the key areas that each … Continue reading Heritage Trust Network – Network Academy: the regeneration journey→
Join us for the fourth edition of Design for Planet Festival to discover how to design for Planet Positive Business. Hear from an incredible line up of design, business and government leaders on how the power of design can be used to achieve both economic and environmental success. This year’s theme is design for Planet … Continue reading Design Council – Design for Planet Festival 24→
This one day workshop aims to provide an introductory guide to the preparation and application of plain lime plaster to both lath and masonry backgrounds which abound our historic buildings for internal wall and ceiling finishes. Lime plaster has a long history of use as a finishing material for internal walls and ceilings in Scotland … Continue reading SLCT – Introduction to Plain Lime Plastering→
How would you describe a high street? Almost invariably, people describe things – buildings, monuments, structures. We don’t intuitively look for what we can’t see: the space between. Experts eulogise about Victorian attention to detail, shopfronts and cornices and think of listing descriptions, but ask someone to describe a space without describing the buildings or … Continue reading Heritage Trust Network – Historic High Street Regeneration: Synergy or Oxymoron?→
Don’t rip out your sash and case windows! Come and learn how to carry out your own repairs. Did you know that in most cases you can undertake simple repairs, retain these period features and ensure the value of your traditional building is not compromised? This practical course will prove invaluable if you have a … Continue reading SLCT – Sash and Case Window Repairs→
To select the most appropriate intervention in a conservation or repair project, you must understand the nature of the materials used in the construction of a building or site. Conservation scientists at Historic Environment Scotland (HES) use a variety of analytical techniques to understand how these materials decay over time and how certain interventions might … Continue reading HES & The Engine Shed – Heritage Science at the Engine Shed→
DAVID MUNRO – The Making of a Ducal Landscape Monday 11th November 2024 6.30pm at Augustine United Church, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EL (wheelchair accessible) Note: Lectures will also be streamed online via Zoom In this joint lecture with Scotland’s Garden and Landscape Heritage, Dr David Munro, a geographical consultant for the Duke … Continue reading AHSS – The Making of a Ducal Landscape with David Munro→
Pre-registration for the 2024 Historic Buildings, Parks & Gardens Event is now open, you can register here. The Historic Buildings, Parks and Gardens Event (HBPGE) is held annually in parallel with the Historic Houses Annual General Meeting. The event has been running for over 35 years. Free entry to the HBPGE is available to everyone in … Continue reading Historic Buildings Parks & Gardens Event 2024→
Hybrid Event Speaker: Tim Allen, Oxford Archaeology An archaeological watching brief at the Scheduled Monument of Headstone Manor by Oxford Archaeology provided unexpected evidence of the medieval kitchen and a range of other demolished buildings on the moated island. In the Outer Court, the watching brief uncovered buildings known from historic maps of the site, … Continue reading LAMAS – New light on the medieval and post-medieval manor at Headstone, Middlesex→
Join the IHBC East Midlands Branch for a CPD event exploring city and town centre-based heritage led regeneration. Hear from lead officer’s on the successes, problems and journey of these projects which include two High Street Heritage Action Zones and a Townscape Heritage Initiative. The event will comprise of talks and a tour of the … Continue reading IHBC East Midlands Branch – Leicester City HAZ CPD→
Specialist Conservation Series - Timber Framed Buildings and their Conservation Approach 12th November 2024, 1pm - 2pm Join us for a CPD session on Timber Framed Buildings and their Conservation Approach with Paul Chatham, as part of a series of four ‘Conservation Suite’ webinars which explore a wide range of conservation issues spanning from the … Continue reading RIBA – Specialist Conservation Series: Timber Framed Buildings and their Conservation Approach→
This session will introduce you to the basic fundamentals of building conservation. It is intended to give you a taste of what we do, why we do it and what can go wrong. Why do you constantly talk about lime mortar and lime plastering? What is lime anyway..? Is cement really that bad … Continue reading CBCS – An Introduction to Building Conservation→
This event is part of SHBT's Challenging Conservation 24/25 lecture series. What happens when conservation is only for the time being? A 'meanwhile use' for a historic building can last for a weekend, a year, or - in some cases - a decade. What do these interventions look like, and what is their impact on the life … Continue reading SHBT – How Long is Now? Meanwhile Uses for Old Buildings→
Glass-House Chats are monthly hour-long online spaces for conversation and connection, to ask questions and explore ideas, approaches and methods, share learning and meet others. The sessions are chaired by The Glass-House team, who will briefly introduce the theme and then open the floor for an informal and open discussion among participants. To ensure space … Continue reading The Glass-House Community Led Design – Glass-House Chats: Should we build less and reuse more?→
Summary This is the first of a two-part Lunchtime CPD series on the potential negative consequences of alterations, upgrades, maintenance and especially the introduction of thermal insulation products into traditional buildings. Part 2 is on 21st November and would be well worth joining as well as it is all about a failed Eco4 funded retrofit … Continue reading CBCS – Lovingly restored: The nightmare scenario!→
Heritage of London Trust invites you to our conference Public Art: Aesthetics in the Public Realm Friday 15 November 9.00 – 5.30 pm At Royal Institute of British Architects, 66 Portland Place, London, W1B 1AD Tickets £55 for the day including lunch & goody bag £15 for students/young artists Our exciting conference at the RIBA … Continue reading Heritage of London Trust – Public Art: Aesthetics in the Public Realm→
York Georgian Society and the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings Yorkshire are delighted to invite you to an exclusive evening at The Leeds Library, a hidden Georgian gem in the heart of Leeds. This is a rare chance to explore the members-only subscription library, founded in 1768. You will be able to delve into … Continue reading York Georgian Society & SPAB Yorkshire – Winter Drinks at The Leeds Library→
Taught by our time served Stonemason, this two-day practical course is suitable for all abilities and covers an introduction to tools, techniques and uses of basic stonemasonry. Learners can take away their practice stones at the end of the day. Download a PDF copy of the full course description here Course Suitability Taught by our … Continue reading SLCT – Introduction to Stonemasonry→
Join us to learn about the practicalities of detailed and regular inspections of traditional buildings. We’ll share how a robust maintenance plan can stave off decay and expensive repairs. A networking lunch will provide you with the opportunity to continue discussions. Our full-day experience includes a tour of Stirling’s historic Old Town. Our team will … Continue reading HES & The Engine Shed – Traditional Building Maintenance (with optional Stirling maintenance walk)→
Sir John Tusa is a highly distinguished British arts administrator, radio and television journalist and writer. John was born in Zlín in Czechoslovakia in 1936 into a world on the brink of war, arriving in England in 1939 at the age of 3. Two days before the German occupation of Czechoslovakia on 15 March 1939, John’s father, … Continue reading Docomomo UK – A life in Bata Modernism: Straight Lines, Flat Roofs & Planned Communities→
Now in its 15th year, Heritage Debate brings sector leaders, professionals and volunteers together to share cross-sector insights, make connections and find solutions to the key challenges facing heritage today. This year’s debate, 'Balancing the Books: How should the heritage sector be funded?', is a must-hear for all those invested in our sector’s future and its survival … Continue reading The Heritage Alliance – Heritage Debate 2024: Balancing the Books→
Essex | 21 November 2024 | 9.45am - 3.45pm This day course explores historic carpentry, identifying defects, understanding when repairs are needed and how to approach repairs effectively. The first talk will cover identification and repair methods appropriate to heavy carpentry. Modern and historic methods and hand tools will be covered, along with specialist power … Continue reading Place Services – Traditional Timber Repair and Conservation→
Summary In June 2024 I visited a traditional stone farmhouse in North Wales which had recently had a comprehensive Eco4 funded retrofit project. This Lunchtime CPD tells the story of what happened, what went wrong and what lessons can be learned to avoid it happening again. This is an entirely factual story, with the … Continue reading CBCS – Failed Eco4 funded retrofit case study of a North Wales house→
NIALL MURPHY – The Glasgow Cenotaph Thursday 21st November 2024 7.30pm at St Andrews West Church & Renfield Centre, 260 Bath Street, Glasgow Note: Lecture will also be live-streamed via Zoom In its centenary year, Niall Murphy, Director of Glasgow City Heritage Trust, will discuss Sir John James Burnet’s design for the Glasgow Cenotaph and … Continue reading AHSS – The Glasgow Cenotaph with Niall Murphy→
A Slice of Lime (approximately 1 hour including Q&A) 22 November 2024, 2pm This CPD introduces you to the history of lime, the “lime cycle”, types of building limes available, benefits, and example specifications. Peter Rollinson, Sustainable Insulation Team (& lime guru!)
Join us for the online version of our popular Repair of Old Buildings Course. Presented by leading building conservation professionals, this course explores British and international approaches to the conservation of old buildings. The programme is underpinned by the SPAB philosophy of repair and maintenance, as set out in the SPAB Approach. Through a series of … Continue reading SPAB – Repair of Old Buildings Course→
This training will be delivered in-person at the house, which is located near Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 post code area. It is a private property. The full address and joining instructions will be given nearer to the date of the visit. There is also a stone barn/stables and a, now increasingly rare, catenary arched … Continue reading CBCS – Yorkshire stone farmhouse survey training day – Otley→
York Georgian Society and the Georgian Group have partnered to invite you to a fascinating visit to Cannon Hall to learn more about the roof repair project at this outstanding, Grade-II* listed property. Home of the Spencer-Stanhope family, Cannon Hall was built in the early 18th century, possibly by York architect John Etty, with joinery … Continue reading York Georgian Society – Roof Tour of Cannon Hall, South Yorkshire→
Venue: Historic England, Bessie Surtees House, 41-44 Sandhill, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3JF (Kindly provided for this event by the Newcastle Office of Historic England) Our hosts: Historic England & The North-East of England African Communities Association (NEEACA). https://www.neeaca.org/ https://africanlivesne.squarespace.com/projects/city-centre-walks-african-lives-in-newcastle-7mzen Programme: 17:30 – 18:00 Welcome Drinks & Canapés 18:00 – 19:00 Presentation on the Historic England funded African Lives in … Continue reading IHBC North Branch – Winter Evening CPD, Social Event and AGM→
Learn the skills to help you carry out your own mortar pointing repairs. Would you like to undertake repointing works as part of a renovation project or simply as general maintenance to traditional masonry structures? This practical 'hands on' training day will give participants the skill to undertake repointing works with confidence. This course will … Continue reading SLCT – Lime Pointing→
Introduction to Natural Fibre Insulation (approximately 1 hour including Q&A) 29th November 2024, 2pm This CPD gives an introduction to a range of natural insulation products, applications, and benefits. Tom Carruthers, Sustainable Insulation Team
Courses and events across the built and historic environment sector. (Mobile users scroll down for calendar and categories)
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.