Module 1: Developing Confidence In Building Conservation
You'll learn the principles of building conservation, how to integrate technology into your projects, and how to build your confidence in leading these projects. The course combines theory with practical examples to ensure a comprehensive learning experience.
Complete Course Curriculum
This Module 1 course provides an end-to-end mastery of historic building surveying. You will be guided through every critical stage, from initial research and on-site inspection to final report delivery and client management.
SECTION 1: Pre-Purchase Surveys & Inspections
Introduction to the Building Conservation
Planning and Research
Maps & History
Listed Buildings & Myth-busting
Consent Applications
Conservation Principles
Bomb & Blast Damage to Buildings
Glossary of Technical Architectural and Building Terms
Legal Aspects
The Nature of Wood
The Lime Cycle
The Evolution of Timber Framing
Introduction To Mechanisms of Timber Decay
Complex Buildings
Brick Assessment And Repair
Minimum Intervention - Part 1
Minimum Intervention - Part 2 - examples
Brick Construction
SECTION 2: Preparing For The Survey
Inspection Overview
Preparing For Your Survey
Questionnaire to Vendor
The External Inspection
The Internal Inspection
Internal Inspection - The Roof
Internal Inspection - The Bell Tower, Chimney & Roof
SECTION 3: Data Capture during the inspection
Inspection – Understanding the Building & Data Capture
Understand the building - Historic vs Modern
Choosing the right tools
Knowing when to use the right tool
Introduction to the Joint Position Statement
SECTION 4: Reflection and Diagnosis
Condition rating and priority assessment (matrix)
The Reflection
SECTION 5: Delivery
Example Report Template
Report Templates
Maintenance Log (Guide)
SECTION 6: Report Writing
Report Writing
Introducing Sprift
SECTION 7: Client Care and Management
Post Report and Client Debrief
£250.00 GBP
