Thanks to support from English Heritage, the IHBC will once again be promoting conservation by and with our members at the Natural Stone Show, on 28-30 April, at ExCel, London, as it focuses on a material that forms ‘a significant part of the £3.5 billion conservation sector’.
IHBC Director Seán O’Reilly said: ‘It’s great to be able to promote our members, our standards and our services – both old and new – at the Natural Stone Show again. And with a dedicated ‘Conservation Day’, on 30 April, it’s all the more relevant to the most specialist interests of our members.’
‘We’ll also offer invitations to the Show to all IHBC members in our next issue of Context, our membership journal, the theme for which is, appropriately, ‘Retail’. So if you’re not an IHBC member just yet, or haven’t got the Show in your diary, be sure to get signed up to the IHBC, and to the Show, as soon as you can!
The Stone Show writes:
Enrich your knowledge of the industry over three days. Offering accredited CPD for delegates, the 6th edition of the Conference maintains its objective of bringing together all of those who have an interest in the design and use of stone as a building material. Over 20 papers will be delivered within the following framework:
- Day 1 – 28 April Architects’ Day
- Day 2 – 29 April Industry Day
- Day 3 – 30 April Conservation Day
Stone is a significant part of the £3.5 billion conservation sector and has a flourishing community of specialists committed to safeguarding the UK’s built heritage. This is represented at the show through a dedicated conservation area coordinated by English Heritage where visitors will be able to seek guidance on how to select the correct stone for building repair.
The ‘village’ will return to its prime position at the centre of the exhibition and will continue to reflect the renaissance in British stone that has taken place over the last 15 years with the UK’s premier stone producers, consultancies and masonry companies supporting it. Visitors will be engaged by a series of live demonstrations showcasing stonemasonry skills; a dedicated help desk covering all aspects of stone selection, fixing and maintenance; a number of training initiatives through affiliated colleges; and Q & A sessions on the latest legislation affection the industry will also be organised on subjects including C E Marking and Sustainability.
