T W E N T Y T H I R D E D I T I O N
T H E B U I L D I N G C O N S E R VAT I O N D I R E C T O R Y 2 0 1 6
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Contents
FOREWORD
by Christopher Catling, RCAHMW
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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SELECTOR TABLE: PROFESSIONALS
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ARCHAEOLOGISTS
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MEASURED SURVEYS
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The archaeological investigation and digital
documentation of historic buildings
by Tom Addyman
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ARCHITECTS
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ARCHITECTURAL HISTORIANS
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PROJECT MANAGERS
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Statements of significance – the view from
Historic England
by Andrew Brown
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The national heritage bodies
by Jonathan Taylor
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PLANNING CONSULTANTS
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HERITAGE CONSULTANTS
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SURVEYORS
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MATERIALS ANALYSTS
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QUANTITY SURVEYORS
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Water in permeable building materials
by Robyn Pender
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STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
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MARINE ENGINEERS
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NON-DESTRUCTIVE INVESTIGATIONS
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BUILDING CONTRACTORS
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SELECTOR TABLE: CONTRACTORS
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ACCESS SPECIALISTS
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Rope access
by Tim Belden
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TIMBER FRAME BUILDERS
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Environmental performance – assessing the impact
of heritage projects on building environment
by Tobit Curteis and Sara Crofts
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BUILDING CONTRACTORS
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STRUCTURE & FABRIC
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3.1 SELECTOR TABLE: ROOFING
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ROOFING CONTRACTORS
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THATCHERS
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STEEPLEJACKS & LIGHTNING PROTECTION
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ROOF DRAINAGE
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LEAD PROTECTION
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Roof insulation and ventilation
by Jonathan Taylor
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CLAY TILES & ROOF FEATURES
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ROOF LIGHTS
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3.2 SELECTOR TABLE: MASONRY
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STONE
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Joint finishes on historic brickwork
by Gerard Lynch
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BRICK SERVICES
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BRICK SUPPLIERS
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CAST STONE
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TERRACOTTA
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COB & EARTH
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SCULPTURE
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STATUARY
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BRONZE STATUARY
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3.3 SELECTOR TABLE: METAL, WOOD & GLASS
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TIMBER SUPPLIERS
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Paint removal from historic timbers
by Ben Kirk
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FINE JOINERY
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WOOD CARVERS
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WINDOWS & DOORS
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SECONDARY GLAZING
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DECORATIVE & STAINED GLASS
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SOLAR CONTROL & BLINDS
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WINDOW GLASS
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GARAGE DOORS
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DOOR & WINDOW FITTINGS
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Floor-spring door closers – a hidden world
beneath your feet
by Rod Fathers
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METAL WINDOWS
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METALWORK
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CLOCKS
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3.4 SELECTOR TABLE: EXTERNAL WORKS
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Maintaining and repairing coatings on
cast iron structures
by Ali Davey and Elaine Troup
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CONSERVATORIES & GLASSHOUSES
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ECOLOGISTS
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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
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GARDEN & STREET FURNITURE
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GATES & RAILINGS
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3.5 SELECTOR TABLE: GENERAL BUILDING MATERIALS
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ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE
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CONSERVATION SUPPLIES
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SERVICES & TREATMENT
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4.1 SELECTOR TABLE: PROTECTION & REMEDIAL TREATMENT 134
PAINTS & FINISHES
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Lime mortars for high exposure levels
by Clare Torney
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MORTARS & RENDERS
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POINTING
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PAINT REMOVAL
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Abrasive cleaning methods for masonry
by Jamie Fairchild
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MASONRY CLEANING
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STRUCTURAL REPAIRS & STABILISATION
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ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING
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EPOXY RESIN REPAIRS
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STRUCTURAL TIMBER TESTING
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BIRD & PEST CONTROL
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DAMP & TIMBER DECAY
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4.2 SELECTOR TABLE: HEATING & LIGHTING SERVICES
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FIRE & SECURITY
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BUILDING SERVICES CONSULTING ENGINEERS
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FIREPLACES
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LIGHTING
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Exterior lighting design
by Simon Dove
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INTERIORS
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SELECTOR TABLE: INTERIOR PRODUCTS & SERVICES
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INTERIORS CONSULTANTS & CONSERVATORS
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GILDERS & GILDING MATERIALS
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PAINTERS & DECORATORS
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PAINT RESEARCH
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Colour in Georgian interiors
by Edward Bulmer
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FINE ART CONSERVATORS
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WALL PAINTING CONSERVATORS
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PLASTERWORK
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Maintaining large fibrous plaster ceilings
by Ronnie Clifford
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TILES
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MOSAICS
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TIMBER FLOORING
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ANTIQUE & FURNITURE RESTORERS
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USEFUL INFORMATION
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Vocational qualifications – an overview of credits
and levels
by David Boulting
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COURSES & TRAINING
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COURSE LISTINGS
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PUBLICATIONS
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USEFUL CONTACTS
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INDICES
SPECIALISTS INDEX
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SUBJECT INDEX
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