Expert Training for Heritage Professionals.
Practitioner-led conservation training for surveyors, architects, contractors and built environment professionals who need greater confidence working with historic buildings.
Our Professional Training Syllabus
Advance your expertise programmatically. Move from core conservation principles straight through to advanced technical moisture diagnostics.
Developing Confidence in Building Conservation
Master the foundational execution of building preservation and safely implement advanced data capture and technology workflows.
- 10+ Hours of Interactive HD Field Videos
- Full Technical Report Blueprints & Templates
- 1 Year Free Access to the Practitioner Community
- Priority Discounts for Live On-Site Benchmark Events
Investigating Moisture in Traditional Buildings
Traditional structures behave fundamentally differently. Align your damp mapping criteria with framework guidelines from the JPS 2022, RICS, SPAB, and IHBC.
- 50 Lessons Covering Non-Invasive & Invasive Analysis
- Syllabus Focus: Defect Mapping, Chimney Failures, & Roof Moisture Paths
- Advanced Analytics: Thermal Imaging and Sub-Floor Timber Hammer Probing
- Real-World Proof: On-Site Practical Walkthrough Case Investigations
Specialist Training for the
Entire Project Team
Whether you are managing a single listed asset or a national heritage portfolio, our curriculum provides the technical grounding required for every tier of the built environment.
Architects & Designers
Master the delicate balance between modern design requirements and historic building fabric.
Surveyors & Valuers
Enhance assessments with structural building pathology and traditional material diagnostics.
Structural Engineers
Navigate complex load calculations, stability metrics, and historic lime-mortar profiles.
Planners & Conservation
Equip development officers with legislative frameworks for listed asset determinations.
Property & Estates
Protect commercial values and asset lifecycle values across housing and heritage trusts.
Skilled Specialist Trades
Bridge traditional craftsmanship with modern conservation and planning delivery.
Master’s Level Insight.
Practitioner Speed.
Expert Authority
Gain the specific confidence required to lead complex listed building projects, backed by 60+ years of combined frontline expertise.
Technical Toolkit
Access high-definition site videos, technical drawings, and exclusive member discounts on the latest surveying technology.
The Professional Hub
Join a "safe space" community of UK practitioners. Collaborate on real-world problems and share peer-reviewed solutions.
Experience
Your Journey to Mastery Starts Here
Stop imagining and start leading. Watch our platform walkthrough to see how we combine traditional heritage wisdom with cutting-edge surveying technology.
- High-Definition On-Site Walkthroughs
- Expert Technical Breakdown Sessions
- A Glimpse into the BEST Training Community
Learn from the Industry's
Leading Practitioners
Delivered virtually by experts who don't just teach the standards, they help set them.
Stephen Boniface
A renowned figure in building conservation with decades of experience navigating historic fabric and legislative requirements.
Ian Bullock
A specialist in residential survey and valuation, Ian brings a deep understanding of modern surveying technology to the curriculum.
Ready to Lead Historic Building Projects with Confidence?
Gain the confidence, technical insight, and practical expertise needed to lead historic building projects with authority.