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IHBC welcomes ABBE’s high-level vocational qualification in conservation: ‘NVQ Level 6’
IHBC Education Secretary David McDonald said: ‘It’s wonderful to be able to see this critical partnership initiative – commenced under my predecessor as IHBC Education Secretary, John Preston – come to fruition at last.
Having secured occupational standards for built and historic conservation specialists last year, as well as a technical level vocational qualification (Level 3), we now have a high-level cross-professional conservation vocational qualification on offer from a leading accreditation body, ABBE, for specialists from all built environment disciplines.’
Read more: IHBC welcomes ABBE’s high-level vocational qualification in conservation: ‘NVQ Level 6’
Re-united – in an appropriate style
An 18th-century vicarage on the edge of Bristol, built when the clergy was part of the gentry, has seen changes over the years. The most recent change, undertaken by Home and Garden Renovations, of Southmead, Bristol, concerned uniting two parts of the building and involved the creation of a covered stairwell to join two levels in a style that was appropriate to the main building.
The main part of the building was constructed in 1729, and 100 years later an extension – the south wing – was added.
Engineering an icon - Manchester Central Library
Innovative thinking meets modern technology, as Laing O'Rourke undertakes the complex task of transforming one of the north of England's best-loved buildings, the iconic Manchester Central Library.
Laing O'Rourke project engineer Nick Cooke is part of a team tasked with finding a solution for what many considered a near-impossible challenge.
In September 2011, Laing O’Rourke and Manchester City Council agreed a £95m programme of works that will transform two Grade II*-listed gems into a unique twenty-first century public services complex.
Timecare Magazine launched
Welcome to Timecare Magazine, a publication produced specifically to offer an industry insight to both conservators and professionals working throughout the Heritage sector.
Designed to share information from across a whole spectrum of conservation disciplines, Timecare Magazine provides articles on the latest innovations, news and developments, whilst celebrating sector successes and discussing the most pertinent issues of the day, all achieved with the valuable insight of a host of seasoned independent contributors.
NE restoration company hits the heights with bridge award
A high-profile bridge refurbishment project involving a Darlington specialist repair business has been honoured with a top industry award. Stone Technical Services assisted with the multi-million pound restoration project on the Lune Aqueduct, near Lancaster, last year.
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Milton Regis WW1 Memorial by eB sculpture
Guild member Elliott Brotherton, of eB sculpture Ltd, was commissioned to design and construct a new WW1 war memorial for Milton Regis, Sittingbourne. The war memorial was rededicated at a ceremony, 25 years after it was destroyed in the Great Storm.
Renovation and Restoration Company Established 1889 and Still Going Strong
E May & Son is a small family business now run by the fourth generation. Established in 1889 at Langenhoe by James May who, with his two sons, Edward and Joseph served the building needs of the local area until his retirement in 1930. James May and son became May Brothers when James handed the business over to Edward and Joseph.
Read more: Renovation and Restoration Company Established 1889 and Still Going Strong
Anelay delivers York minister transformation
York Minster has recently undergone a £2m facelift carried out by building conservation specialists William Anelay.
Its south transept piazza and Undercroft area have been transformed to improve the visitor experience for many of the 500,000 people who annually visit the iconic venue.
New CS™ Lamps for Conservation Standard Lighting – 30% Discount for Limited Period
Heritage Lighting has been working with the National Trust and Historic Houses Association for the last 3 years developing and supplying a unique & patented candle lamp range for their conservation areas. This is now being rolled out to their conservation area locations nationally.
Read more: New CS™ Lamps for Conservation Standard Lighting – 30% Discount for Limited Period
BM TRADA gets medieval at Warwick Castle
BM TRADA IS PROVING that no job is too big – or too historic – with its annual safety inspection of the world’s largest wooden trebuchet.
Based on drawings from the 13th century, the timber trebuchet at historic Warwick Castle stands 18 metres high and weighs a massive 22 tonnes.
Positioned in a stunning riverside location below the south front of the castle, the trebuchet propels projectiles 25 metres into the air and sends them hurtling up to 300 metres.
The design for the castle’s machine comes from Dr Peter Vemming from The Mediaeval Centre in Nykobing, Denmark. Dr Vemming completed his first construction of the medieval trebuchet in 1989, following extensive research and preparation.
St. Cuthbert's - Halsall
St Cuthbert’s Church is an Anglican church in the village of Halsall, in Merseyside, in the Diocese of Liverpool. It is a Grade 1 listed building and the oldest parts of the church date back to the 14th century.
Manchester Transformation Project
Heritage Project Management and our partner company; Heritage Project Contracts combine the skills and experience of our company directors Will Jones and Richard Baister ACR. Who between them have over 15 years’ experience working within cultural heritage and historic building projects.
Stone Technical Services rises from Lumley Castle to the North York Moors
A County Durham specialist repair and maintenance company has secured thousands of pounds worth of work to restore a number of historic landmarks in the North East.
Read more: Stone Technical Services rises from Lumley Castle to the North York Moors
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