Registration for the Natural Stone, show to be held at ExCel in London from 28-30 April, is now open – where, supported by Historic England, the IHBC will host a stand at which members are welcome to volunteer – with this free event including a whole day devoted to conservation studies.
The Natural Stone Show writes:
Stone is an important part of the £3.6 billion conservation sector and has a thriving community of specialists committed to safeguarding the UK’s built heritage. This is represented at the show through a dedicated conservation area co-ordinated by Historic England and English Stone Forum, together with partner organisations including Historic Scotland, Building Limes Forum, Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) and Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC).
Straddling stands D44 to D50 at the show, the Conservation Area provides free advice, enlightening case studies and a forum for the exchange of information, experience and opinions. Highlights include:
- Demonstrations of the Strategic Stone Study website on the Historic England stand (D45)
- How to select the correct stone for building repair through the English Stone Forum (D47)
- Information about the use of lime in building from the Building Limes Forum (D46)
- Free Historic Scotland (D48) hard copy publications and presentations of their work on memory sticks
- Support and assistance to historic environment practitioners from The Institute of Historic Building Conservation (D50)
- Impartial technical advice on all aspects associated with the care and repair of old buildings from The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (D44), including guidance on subjects ranging from controlling dampness in traditional walls that need to breathe, to improving energy efficiency and the use of lime mortars.
- Numerous training initiatives including SPAB’s unique six-month training scheme for young craftspeople
Historic England and the English Stone Forum will also be overseeing day three of the Natural Stone & Building Conservation Conference on Thursday 30 April 2015.
If you would like to volunteer to join us on the stand please contact Sean O’Reilly: director@ihbc.org.uk or Kate Kendall: LETS@ihbc.org.uk
