The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has launched its International Building Conservation Conference 2011, entitled ‘Philosophies and Practicalities’, to take place in York on 5 & 6 October, supported by the IHBC and other partners, such as English Heritage and the National Trust.
The partners have put together an impressive line up of renowned specialists in their fields.
Rory Cullen, National Trust, incoming Chair of the CIOB Conservation Group said: ‘This event provides the opportunity to learn about practices in many different countries at one of the most interesting historic settings, which is world renowned, so it’s not just about sitting in the conference hall, there will be plenty of opportunity to explore the real thing. We hope that this experience will leave people with a really good flavour of building conservation practice across the world.’
Seán O’Reilly, IHBC Director, said: ‘The international dimension to conservation is increasingly important to our members across the UK and beyond, whether in the form of principles or standards. At the same time the global reach of our philosophy and practice of conservation is well represented across our membership, not least in the work of David Baxter, one of the conference speakers, whose renowned work at Bannfy castle is just a small part of his conservation output across south-eastern Europe.’
Conference details
The latest on climate change, new standards and qualifications in Europe, innovation in structural repair, and comparing practices in understanding and conserving sites across the globe, are just some of the topics to be studied at the CIOB 2011 International Building Conservation Conference.
Taking place at the historic Merchant Adventurers Hall, York, England on 4 and 5 October, this two day event includes bespoke study tours dedicated to both understanding historic buildings and the practicalities of building conservation. The conference has been developed in partnership with English Heritage, the National Trust and the Institute of Historic Building Conservation.
The event will focus on both philosophies and practicalities by UK based speakers who work internationally and also speakers who are based in their own countries.
Rebecca Thompson, Chair of the CIOB Yorkshire region said: ‘We can find out so much from what happens elsewhere and also learn from experts who have the experience of working in a number of different countries. This often helps us to develop a broader understanding of issues and hopefully find better solutions, which should include the way we manage conservation.’
Speakers based in Eastern and Western Europe will present best practice from a home country perspective, whilst other speakers will provide a perspective resulting from working in countries across the world. This includes Mike Parrett, who will draw on his building pathology experiences in Europe, North America and Hong Kong. Peter James will present his experience in repairing structures across the world that range from the Pyramids of Ancient Egypt to the Empire State Building in New York. The latest on the climate change threat to the historic environment from a world perspective will also be presented by renowned experts.
Standardisation across Europe on issues such as standards and qualifications will also be debated. This will include the latest on European wide qualifications from Kevin Sheridan, President of The Association of European Building Surveyors and Construction Experts and John Edwards of English Heritage.
The CIOB invites attendees from all countries to attend this international event, which will include study tours of York Minster and other historic sites within the City of York led by experts and a conference reception and dinner on the evening of the first day.
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