Award winning, multi-disciplined Midlands professional practice, established in 1975, working nationally on historic building structures. Specialising in the appraisal of structure and fabric, carrying out investigations and defect diagnosis and the preparation of sensitive remedial repair schemes.

GCA apply best practice methods suitable for the refurbishment and restoration of listed buildings, heritage structures and monuments, also offering advice on improvement works to incorporate fire protection and security enhancements, heating and sound insulation and in tackling damp ingress.

The company is familiar with the peculiarities of traditional building materials and old framing techniques, in addition to 20th century reinforced concrete, ironwork and steelwork. GCA works on behalf of many corporate, institutional and commercial clients, as well as private individuals.