Building conservation

The RICS Building Conservation Forum provides a network for all professionals with an interest in the building conservation sector of Land, Property and Built Environment.

Our aim is to develop standards, best practice and technical information as well as seminars and events to help promote professionals in this area in addtition to promoting the public interest in accordance with our Royal Charter.

Member benefits
As a forum member you'll have the advantage of a discount on relevant RICS Books publications and on the Forum's events where you can network with others in this sector.

The Forum also:

• Runs an Accreditation Scheme for surveyors in conservation
• Publishes a regular Conservation Journal with articles and expert opinion on conservation matters
  
• Publishes a regular series of short guides on issues related to historic buildings
• Arranges an active programme of events for members, including an annual seminar and visits to work in progress at historic buildings

Access to like-minded professionals is at your fingertips via the Building Conservation Forum online community site, along with discussion forums and articles of interest. You can start discussion threads on topics and technical matters and have active members of the forum help you.

Contact details of the many RICS Building Conservation accredited surveyors are available. The information is listed by RICS region.
If you are an accredited surveyor and your details appear incorrectly then please contact us at the details below.

About the Forum Steering Group
RICS staff work in partnership with the forum steering groups in delivering the various business plans in the light of the resources available. The purpose of the RICS Building Conservation Forum Steering Group is to shape the strategic direction of the forum by way of a rolling, three-year business plan.

They are also oversee the accreditation scheme and involve the larger conservation community through the RICS Conservation Forum.

The Steering Group and Forum staff are always keen to hear from their members, and can be contacted on:

t +44 (0)207 334 3884
e conservation@rics.org

Contacts/Join
Membership of the forum is free of charge, and open to non-RICS members.
To become a member, please view the Forum application form and send to:

Mrs A Ratchford
Professional Groups and Forums
RICS
Parliament Square
London SW1P 3AD

Alternatively, if you wish to send the form back via email, or you have any questions about the Forum: