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PROFESS IONAL SERV I CES
NON-DESTRUCTIVE INVESTIGATIONS
◾ ◾ DEMAUS BUILDING DIAGNOSTICS LTD
Stagbatch Farm, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9DA
Tel 01568 615662
Email
NON-DESTRUCTIVE INVESTIGATIONS, TIMBER TESTING, INFRARED
THERMOGRAPHY, MICRODRILLING, ULTRASOUND AND ENDOSCOPY:
Demaus Building Diagnostics Ltd specialises in the non-destructive
investigation and assessment of historic structures using a wide range of
advanced techniques which, combined with 30 years practical experience
in building conservation, often lead to very significant cost savings. The
company has particular expertise in the assessment and conservation of
timber, including the preparation of specifications and methodologies for
repair conservation. Thermographic surveys are essential to identify heat
loss in old buildings, as well as locating concealed structure and defects.
Regular clients include English Heritage, the National Trust, architects,
engineers, surveyors and owners. See Remote Aerial Survey – Enter the
drone, page 42.
◾ ◾ FUGRO APERIO LTD
Focal Point, Newmarket Road, Bottisham, Cambridge CB25 9BD
Tel 0870 600 8050 Fax 0870 600 8040
NON-DESTRUCTIVE INVESTIGATIONS: Highly experienced specialists
investigating buildings, structures and monuments using advanced
techniques such as radar, thermography, ultrasonics, metal detection
and endoscopy. Non-destructive investigations are conducted to
determine structural condition and arrangement without damage to
the fabric, supported by a comprehensive construction materials testing
capability. With UK and international experience on buildings of national
significance, the team combines investigation skills, materials knowledge
and an understanding of historic building methods. Recent commissions
include the Royal Mausoleum, Ditherington Flax Mill, Victoria & Albert
Museum, The British Museum, Hampton Court Palace and Buckingham
Palace. Clients include consultants and private and public property
owners including the National Trust and Historic Scotland.
◾ ◾ HUTTON + ROSTRON ENVIRONMENTAL
INVESTIGATIONS LIMITED
Netley House, Gomshall, Surrey GU5 9QA
Tel 01483 203221 Fax 01483 202911
Email
CONSULTANTS ON BUILDING FAILURES AND ENVIRONMENTS: See also:
profile entry in Damp & Timber Decay, page 156, and Resurgam profile
entry in Heritage Consultants, page 41.
MARINE ENGINEERS
◾ ◾ EURA CONSERVATION LTD
Unit H2, Halesfield 19, Telford, Shropshire TF7 4QT
Tel 01952 680218 Fax 01952 585044
Email
MARINE CONSERVATION: Eura Conservation Ltd’s team includes Icon-
accredited conservators and technicians with experience of conserving
metal and wooden maritime objects including the Gulbenkian prize
winning iron hull of the ss Great Britain, the National Maritime
Museum’s aluminium speedboat Miss Britain III, Gravesend’s Town
Pier, the salt-soaked ‘Siamese’ tram shelters from Blackpool’s promenade
and the City of Birmingham Tunnel Tug. In addition, Eura has advised
on the treatment of the Peggy, the Bordein, the Spry & Mossdale and
were winners of the Historic Bridge and Infrastructure Award 2012 for
Linlathen Bridge East. Eura prepares condition reports and conservation
management plans for museums, local authorities and private clients.
See also: display and profile entries in Metalwork, pages 130 and 129, and
display entry in Conservatories & Glasshouses, page 137.
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
◾ ◾ A K S WARD LISTER BEARE
Manor Court, 26 Bancroft, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1JW
Tel 01462 420668 Fax 01462 438630
Email
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS: AKS Ward Lister Beare is a team of 80
engineers with wide experience of conservation, new build and
refurbishment. The team includes two CARE-registered engineers and
has been actively involved on many of the country’s major buildings
as well as numerous smaller projects. The practice aims to apply its
knowledge of construction techniques to create innovative solutions that
are sympathetic to the original. Offices in Hitchin, London, Oxford and
Southampton.
◾ ◾ ADRIAN COX ASSOCIATES
The Studio, 3 Bayham Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 3XA
Tel 01732 462640 Fax 01732 740893
Email
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS: As a small team of engineers experienced in
historic structures the practice seeks to achieve the best solutions aided
by extensive knowledge of traditional and modern repair techniques
and use of the latest computer software where appropriate. Projects
have included numerous historic structures including houses, museums,
churches, schools and castles.
Consulting Structural Engineers
Consulting Civil Engineers
Conisbee provides a full
range of heritage engineering
services including
conservation design and
repair assessment, appraisals
of structure and fabric,
feasibility studies, forensic
engineering and expert
witness services.
London | Norwich | Cambridge
020 7700 6666 |