{"id":5822,"date":"2013-05-17T16:32:56","date_gmt":"2013-05-17T16:32:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ihbconline.co.uk\/newsachive\/?p=5822"},"modified":"2013-05-17T16:32:56","modified_gmt":"2013-05-17T16:32:56","slug":"ihbc-members-with-benefits-june-7-tpf-conference-price-reductions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=5822","title":{"rendered":"IHBC members&#8230; with benefits: June 7 TPF conference &#8211; price reductions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The IHBC is delighted to announce that IHBC members will receive reduced rates at the forthcoming Traditional Paint Forum (TPF) Conference, entitled &#8216;The search for clarity&#8217;, on Friday 7 June in London, with a booking deadline of 31 May<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>IHBC director Sean O&#8217;Reilly said: \u2018Among the many benefits of IHBC membership is the encouragement \u2013 professional as well as economic and personal \u2013 to extend understanding across specialist disciplines. So we\u2019re especially delighted to announce that, as part of that inducement to support skills development, the TPF has offered reduced rates to IHBC members, down to \u00a3120 for non-TPF members, including lunch, tours and a reception! Just let them know your IHBC member number when booking and the TPF will look after it from there.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>\u2018There\u2019s also two free student places on offer, so do be sure to let the TPF know as soon as possible if you are interested!\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Ingrid Chester of the TPF said: \u2018We\u2019re all looking forward to another stimulating and informative conference in the beautiful surroundings of the Museum of the Order of St. John in Clerkenwell. This is your chance to get up to speed with the latest changes in paint and enjoy some of the best of recent historic conservation projects in convivial company.\u2019<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>The TPF writes<\/strong><\/span>:<br \/>\nRecent European legislation has resulted in huge changes to the formulation of solvent based paints, varnishes and glazes and the virtual extinction of traditional lead paint\u2013 this is already having major, long-term and far-reaching effects on the maintenance and conservation of historic buildings.<\/p>\n<p>The morning session of our conference this year will:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\u00b7 Discuss the issues and options which are appearing as a result of the 2010 legislation in a \u2018search for clarity.\u2019<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\u00b7 Examine the on-going exterior paint trials being conducted by the Paint Research Association which we are jointly sponsoring, and the National Trust\u2019s exterior varnish trials as well as taking a detailed look at historic varnishes.<\/p>\n<p>After a buffet lunch in the imposing Chapter Hall, the afternoon session will cover a wide variety of recent conservation projects with an emphasis on decorative painted surfaces and traditional paint. Several of these projects have already revealed the tension between practicality and legislation.<\/p>\n<p>There will be a tour of the fascinating museum of the Order of St John and an opportunity to see items from their archives which are not usually on public display, all followed by a drinks reception in the Cloister Garden.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Who should attend<\/span>?<br \/>\nAnyone working in the field of historic building conservation: Architects, surveyors, painting contractors, builders, conservators, specifiers, owners and managers of historic houses, church wardens\u2026 If you have responsibility for the maintenance of historic buildings or structures then this could be the most important conference of the year for you.<\/p>\n<p>If you wish to attend this popular conference please note that the deadline for bookings is 31 May.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">To book download the form here<\/span>: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ihbc.org.uk\/news\/docs\/TPF conference flier.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">LINK<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The IHBC is delighted to announce that IHBC members will receive reduced rates at the forthcoming Traditional Paint Forum (TPF) Conference, entitled &#8216;The search for clarity&#8217;, on Friday 7 June in London, with a booking deadline of 31 May. 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