Information resources for conservation, restoration and repairs
IN PRINT...
The Building Conservation Directory
The 30th anniversary edition brings together the latest expert advice and up-to-date information on craft skills, conservation products and specialist services, as well as course listings and other essential information.
A free digital 'flipping book' version is available here and you can order a hard copy here.
How to Contact Us
Post-pandemic our colleagues will continue to work from home for all or part of the week for the foreseeable future, however, our office in Tisbury is open every day with a small number of staff.
We are of course available by phone, email or zoom, and will always be delighted to help you with your enquiries.
Tel 01747 871717
Email admin@buildingconservation.com
Submissions Welcome...
We are always looking for new articles which draw attention to key issues likely to be encountered by those responsible for the conservation or adaptation of historic buildings and sites for our magazines.
Guidance for authors is available here.
...AND ONLINE
Historic Churches magazine
The 29th edition has content ranging from advice on net zero carbon measures and modern lighting of cathedrals, to a post-fire conservation study and the beauty and draw of two art exhibitions in the nation's cathedrals. Order your copy here or read it online.
Son et lumière exhibition at Liverpool Cathedral 2022 (Photo: Luxmuralis)
New Articles
After the Fire
For those working in conservation there are few sights more dreadful than when a church is damaged or destroyed by fire. Sadly, the destruction invariably extends to include areas which were not directly damaged by the flame or heat of the fire, but indirectly, by the smoke, soot and falling debris, or by the large volume of water used to extinguish the fire.
The Cutting Edge
The explosion of new digital technologies and their increased accessibility over the past decade have enabled a revolution in manufacturing and production. 3D scanning, 3D printing and CNC machining have brought about radical new possibilities heralding a new era of rapid prototyping and accelerated product development.
2023 NHIG AWARD
The NHIG award for Heritage Metalwork Conservation, which recognises and celebrates excellent in ironwork conservation, is now open for submissions. Submitted work must have been carried out in the last five years in accordance with current conservation philosophy, with judging criteria including:
- Choice of materials and techniques used
- Extent to which loss of original fabric was minimised
- Quality of craftsmanship
Submissions can be made via the NHIG website. The judging team will visit shortlisted projects, therefore please ensure it is possible to access the site by arrangement. The submission window for this round closes on 31st May 2023.
