Building Conservation Journal: October-November 2018 A look at how Historic Environment Scotland is measuring the risks that climate change poses to its estate, the impact of the European Year of Cultural Heritage, the collaboration between RICS and the National Trust and, in the Materials Information Sheet, slate.
Building Conservation Journal: July–August 2018 Considering the future of our profession – reasons to be hopeful for the next 150 years and a look the use of drones. Advice on the present – how to manage concrete and terracotta.
Building Conservation Journal Tuesday, April 10, 2018 Building Conservation Journal: May–June 2018 A quarter of UK buildings are of traditional construction – so why does so much training relate to new-build? Discussion on this, quinquennial inspections, and a case study on the restoration of the central courtyard at the Apothecaries Hall in Blackfriars, London.
Building Conservation Journal Tuesday, February 13, 2018 Building Conservation Journal: March–April 2018 The second edition of Conservation Principles, Policies and Guidance were recently published with the objective of creating a clear but flexible framework for managing heritage. A look at how we are taking action to adapt to sectoral changes and attain effective heritage management.
Building Conservation Journal Monday, November 20, 2017 Building Conservation Journal: December 2017 – January 2018 What is building conservation? What is the building performance triangle? What are we doing to enhance understanding of the historic environment? Answers to these questions and more.
Building Conservation Journal Monday, September 11, 2017 Building Conservation Journal: October–November 2017 An introduction to the Engine Shed Project which recently opened in Stirling, a look at the process for listing buildings, and the first information materials sheet: window glass.
Building Conservation Journal Thursday, June 22, 2017 Building Conservation Journal: July–August 2017 We can all benefit from education – a look at skills programmes for keen conservationists and the annual RICS Summer School.
Building Conservation Journal Thursday, April 13, 2017 Building Conservation Journal: May–June 2017 From risk management to digital surveying — both of which are covered in this issue of the Building Conservation Journal — so much can be gleaned from just talking to people.
Building Conservation Journal Wednesday, February 22, 2017 Building Conservation Journal: March–April 2017 When you see the word “conservation”, the terms “protection” and “prevention” are never too far behind. The presence of heritage buildings, materials and other artefacts is a direct consequence of this. But what goes on behind the scenes?
Building Conservation Journal Tuesday, November 22, 2016 Building Conservation Journal: December 2016–January 2017 Challenging preconceptions and opening ourselves to new ideas – an article considering the peace walls of Northern Ireland and a look at the benefits of understanding traditional buildings holistically.
Building Conservation Journal Tuesday, September 13, 2016 Building Conservation Journal: October–November 2016 A look at two prominent threats to historic buildings: water and fire. How to diagnose damp and why historic properties are at such risk from fire.