Building Surveying CPD Day - Wetherby
2018-05-03 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | The Bridge Hotel, Wetherby, Walshford, Wetherby, North Yorkshire, LS22 5HS, United Kingdom
CPD day for Building Surveyors
Date: Thursday 3 May 2018
Time: 0800 – 1730
Price: £115.00 plus VAT (£138.00)
Bridge Hotel, Wetherby
A full day of CPD aimed at those working as a Building Surveyor within private practice, local government or construction. A lively mix of topics will be presented which may include:

Historic buildings
Cladding
Cracking
Low carbon technologies
Fire safety
Cementitious grout anchors
Dilapidations

2018 programme– This may be subject to a couple of changes
Cost
£115.00 plus VAT £23.00 (£138.00)
Price includes conference proceedings, all refreshments including lunch and comprehensive delegate pack.
CPD – Up to 7 formal hours
Bookings can be made by completing the booking form or online
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How old is that house? - a professional's guide to assessing the age of a dwelling
2018-05-04 10:00 - 16:30 | The Bull, 41 High St, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 5AH, United Kingdom
How old is that house?
4 May, Theale, Berkshire

A professional’s guide to assessing the age of a dwelling
This one-day course is designed to assist property professionals in assessing the age of a residential property based on its external appearance. The course will describe and illustrate distinctive dating characteristics across the full spectrum of the nation’s housing stock from medieval dwellings to the current day.
• What to look out for: key dating characteristics on individual dwellings
• Recognising distinct construction periods: the Age Bands
• The social and technological influences on construction and appearance
Accurate assessment of property age is fundamental to effective appraisal and reporting and this course sets out an efficient process for the property professional to achieve that objective by using the external appearance of a dwelling. The centre of the historic town of Theale has been carefully selected for the course, with a fascinating range of property ages and types within a few minutes walk of the venue.
The day will include presentations extensively illustrated with regional and national examples and a short walk around the centre of Theale for first hand observations of local buildings to examine the practical application of the principles described. Suitable weather-related clothing is recommended!
The course will be presented by Philip Santo FRICS, a regular presenter of residential survey and valuation topics, who has acted as a consultant for RICS on a number of projects, and is the author of the acclaimed volume “Inspections and Reports on Dwellings: Assessing Age” *, described by the RICS Bookshop as a “must-read book for building surveying professionals.”
Main Themes
• Using architectural styles and influences to date dwellings
• Dating Elizabethan, timber-framed and other historic properties
• Differentiating Georgian from Regency, and Victorian from Edwardian
• Understanding the visual effects of legislation on the urban streetscape
• The impact of the Arts and Craft, Art Deco, and Garden City Movements
• The consequences of post-war redevelopment on design and appearance
• Utilising changing town planning theories to assess date of construction
• Dating blocks of flats from Victorian to modern times
• Recognising and dating the distinctive phases of post-WW2 housing

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Historic Building workshop, Care and repair of historic brickwork, Wimpole Hall, Royston
2018-05-11 09:30 - 17:00 | Wimpole Hall, Arrington, Royston, Cambridgeshire, SG8 0BW, United Kingdom
Historic Building workshops

Care & repair of historic brickwork

Date: Friday 11 May 2018
When: 0930 – 1700
Where: Hardwicke Arms and Wimpole Hall
Cost: £125.00 plus VAT (£150.00) to include seminar proceedings, all refreshments, lunch, entry to Wimpole Estate and comprehensive delegate pack
The day’s course will consider in depth three aspects of building conservation.

The care and repair of historic brickwork
Understanding historic mortars and the use of lime in conservation
The historic fabric of Wimpole Hall

The morning session will take place at Hardwick Arms which is a 10 walk from from Wimple Hall across the Estate. Free parking is available
The venue has been carefully chosen as it represents a fine example of a country house and associated buildings constructed in brick. The core dates to 1650 but the main façade and much of the interior was remodelled in the 18th century. A number of famous architects worked on the property during that century including James Gibbs, Sir James Thornhill and Henry Flitcroft. The garden and parkland also had the attention of such big name designers as Charles Bridgeman, Capability Brown and Humphry Repton. A small amount of remodelling was undertaken in the 19th century but bankruptcy and sales of contents left the house in a poor state for the 20th century. The house had some restoration work done by the last owner who died in 1976 leaving the whole estate to the National Trust.
The day will include formal Power Point presentations and material handling sessions in the morning at the nearby Hardwicke Arms, and then in the afternoon a visit to the hall for first hand observations of the building and the details of its construction.
Speaker

Kevin Stubbs BA(Hons) DipBldgCons(AA) IHBC CertEd
Kevin Stubbs is a Historic Buildings Consultant and comes with a background of education, archaeology and building conservation. He was Director of Archaeology for the Test Valley in Hampshire and later moved to Hampshire County Council to join the Historic Buildings Bureau, where he became the Principal Buildings Conservation Officer for the County. For eleven years he acted as the Director of a Conservation Centre and now runs his own Historic Building Consultancy and Training Company.
He advises on the repair and maintenance of all historic structures and provides training at all levels for the building conservation industry. This includes the development of historic building technology, traditional materials and hands-on craft training. Work for Local Government Authorities includes Conservation Area appraisals, historic building condition surveys and feasibility studies. He has provided training exercises with local communities to raise awareness of their village plans and local heritage interpretation documents and he has provided Traditional Skills Awareness Courses for a number of bodies. He undertakes the Historic Analysis of buildings and produces: Statements of Significance; Method Statements; Impact Assessments and Specifications for the repair and conservation of traditional buildings.
He lectures for various CPD providers, Universities and national building conservation organizations including SPAB, RICS and the Weald and Downland Museum. Topics include: Bricks and Mortar; Lime, Plasters and Renders; Cob and Earth, Timber Frame and Stone Structures and Traditional Roofing.
Main themes

Care and repair of historic brickwork
Bricks have been a principal building material in many parts of the country since the 16th century. The history and development of brick buildings and brickmaking will be examined up to the middle of the 20th century when bricks ceased to be a mainly local vernacular material and became a mass produced product by a few large international companies.
A selection of different types of bricks from different sources and periods will be handled and discussed, paying particular attention to how they were made and fired and how this affected their durability and character. Looking closely at historic brickwork can give clues as to how the bricks were manufactured and laid and what alterations the building has gone through since its original construction. This process can be likened to reading a detective story: the clues are there, they just need interpreting by the observer, thus enabling a correct and aesthetically pleasing repair/restoration to be achieved.
Bricks have been a principal building material in many parts of the country since the 16th century. The history and development of brick buildings and brickmaking will be examined up to the middle of the 20th century when bricks ceased to be a mainly local vernacular material and became a mass produced product by a few large international companies.
A selection of different types of bricks from different sources and periods will be handled and discussed, paying particular attention to how they were made and fired and how this affected their durability and character. Looking closely at historic brickwork can give clues as to how the bricks were manufactured and laid and what alterations the building has gone through since its original construction. This process can be likened to reading a detective story: the clues are there, they just need interpreting by the observer, thus enabling a correct and aesthetically pleasing repair/restoration to be achieved.
Understanding historic mortars and the use of lime in the conservation of brickwork
The first important stage of this process is to identify the sources which have caused the problems of decay to occur; these must be resolved before the brickwork can be repaired. It is also important to understand the nature and function of historic mortars and the dangers of the use of modern cementitious products. The use of inappropriate mortars can result in the rapid deterioration of historic masonry and long term structural problems. The problems of water movement, salts, frost and the cleaning of brickwork a will be examined. The methods of re-pointing will also be considered, not only for aesthetic reasons, but to ensure the correct performance and durability of the new joint.
The Historic Fabric of Wimpole Hall
The hall and its associated buildings display a wide range of traditional building materials and methods of construction. There are a variety of brick bonds and joint finishes and examples of decay and repair.
Also stone was widely used for decorative purposes externally and the patterns of decay and methods of repair observable.
The interior shows the changing fashions of decoration and design during the 18th century with fine detailing of plasterwork, joinery and metalwork. The “below stairs” areas are an interesting contrast and in some places the problems of damp and decay are clearly evident.

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GDPR - what you as a property professional need to know and do
2018-05-22 17:30 - 19:00 | South Winchester Gold Club, Romsey Rd, Winchester , NH, SO22 5QX
GDPR
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect on 25 May 2018 and will replace the Data Protection Act 1998 which currently regulates the use of an individual’s personal data.
Why all the fuss?
The significant increases in fines that can be imposed under the GDPR for non-compliance should be a huge incentive for businesses to ensure they are ready for the 25 May 2018 deadline. For some breaches (for example those involving international transfers of personal data or failing to meet the conditions for processing data, such as obtaining valid consent), a business could be looking at a fine of up to 4% of its annual worldwide turnover or EUR20 million. Other breaches could lead to a fine of up to 2% its of annual worldwide turnover or EUR10 million. As well as a fine, businesses could also feel the financial impact of reputational damage, especially if the breach is serious.
Date: Tuesday 22 May 2018
Time: 1730 – 1900
Price: £20 plus VAT (£24.00)
South Winchester Golf Club
A briefing from David Smith, Anthony Gold Solicitors
David is a specialist in residential landlord and tenant law. He advises landlords and agents in this field with a particular focus on changes in the law. He is well known for his work on tenancy deposit protection, houses in multiple occupation and consumer protection legislation. David acts for clients needing specialist drafting of tenancy agreement, terms of business and other documents, in relation to complex landlord and tenant litigation, and also in defending clients faced with prosecution for alleged breaches of landlord and tenant and related consumer protection legislation at which he has an enviable record of success. David believes in offering sensible advice that fits with his clients business and personal needs. As a specialist in law firm compliance fulfilling this role within the firm he is practised in steering a reasonable path between legal obligations and practical considerations.
David also provides specialist training and lecturing on his areas of expertise at all levels having spoken and provided training courses for solicitors, surveyors, letting agents, and large and small landlords.

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Building Surveying CPD Day - Bristol
2018-05-24 08:15 - 17:05 | Aztec Hotel and Spa, Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4TS, United Kingdom
CPD day for Building Surveyors
Date: Thursday 24 May 2018
Time: 0815 – 1705
Price: £115.00 plus VAT (£138.00)
Aztec Hotel, Bristol
A full day of CPD aimed at those working as a Building Surveyor within private practice, local government or construction. A lively mix of topics will be presented which may include:

Historic buildings
Cladding
Cracking
Low carbon technologies
Fire safety
Cementitious grout anchors
Dilapidations

Bristol programme– This may be subject to a couple of changes
Cost
£115.00 plus VAT £23.00 (£138.00)
Price includes conference proceedings, all refreshments including lunch and comprehensive delegate pack.
CPD – Up to 7 formal hours
Bookings can be made by completing the booking form or online
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Residential essentials - Southampton
2018-06-07 08:30 - 17:00 | Chilworth Manor, Southampton, Chilworth, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 7PT, United Kingdom
CPD Day for Residential Property Surveyors

DATE: 7 June
TIME: 0830 – 1700
LOCATION: Chilworth Manor, Southampton
PRICE: £115.00 plus VAT (£138.00)
STILL THE BEST VALUE FOR MONEY CPD
A full day of CPD aimed at those working as Residential Property Surveyors, this is a great way of fulfilling 6.5 hours of your formal CPD requirements.Following the continued success of the Residential essentials CPD series around the UK, the event returns with a whole new programme to update you on the latest changes and best practice to ensure you are up to date and working to the highest possible professional standards.

Feedback from previous events includes “the best CPD day I have attended in 28 years as a Chartered Surveyor”

We have listed to your feedback and welcome back Phillip Santo and Tom Littler, who will provide essential CPD completely relevant to your working lives. Fiona Haggett who was the Valuation Director at RICS will provide an update on the red book. Other topics of interest include Electrical defects and air and ground source heat pumps, the two most requested topics.

Japanese knotweed
Inspecting solid floors
Electrical safety
Red book update
Leadwork
MMC
Air and ground source heat pumps

The 2018 Programme can be downloaded here
The cost of the day to include conference proceedings, all refreshments, lunch and a comprehensive delegate pack is £115.00 plus VAT = £138.00

CPD essentials CPD days provide:

Best value formal CPD on the market, cheaper than RICS
Minimum of 6.5 hours
A professional but friendly atmosphere to enhance your learning experience in quality venues
Speakers who are practising surveyors who understand the challenges you face on a daily basis
Updates on latest guidance
Relevant, useful and practical topics
The opportunity to network and discuss current issue with other local surveyors

Please book your place online below or by completing the booking form and returning with a cheque of paying by internet banking and emailing the form back. Invoices can be raised on request. An acknowledgement and receipt will be emailed by return.
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Historic Building workshop, Care and repair of historic masonry structures, Highcliffe Castle, Christchurch, Dorset
2018-06-22 09:30 - 17:00 | Highliffe Castle, Rothesay Dr , Highcliffe, Dorset, BH23 4LE, United Kingdom
Historic Building workshops

Care & repair of historic masonry strucbures

Date: Friday 22 June 2018
When: 0930 – 1700
Where: Highliffe Castle, Christchurch, Dorset
Cost: £125.00 plus VAT (£150.00) to include seminar proceedings, all refreshments, lunch, entry to Wimpole Estate and comprehensive delegate pack
The day’s course will consider in depth three aspects of building conservation.

The care and repair of historic stonework
Understanding historic mortars and the use of lime in conservation
The historic Fabric of Highcliffe Castle including the ongoing repair and consolidation project.

The venue has been carefully chosen as the house represents a fine examples of a Grade 1 country house with a recent history of two disastrous fires, dereliction, and the ensuing battle to save it for future generations. The building is the product of a collaboration between Lord Stuart de Rothesay and his architect William Donthorn in 1831 in the picturesque Gothic style. Lord Stuart had a remarkable career as a diplomat and spent two period as British Ambassador in Paris. Whilst in France he amassed a vast collection of architectural salvage including 12 barge loads of Medieval and 16th century stonework, stained glass, panelling, antique furniture and tapestries. This hoard of materials formed the major elements for his new house.
The castle was bought in 1967 for development and shortly after suffered two fires and then followed 20 years of vandalism and dereliction. The local council compulsorily purchased the property and in 1990 temporary works were undertaken to prevent further decay. In 1994 a phased scheme of repair commenced and is still ongoing with the current phase being supported by a £2.9 million Lottery Fund grant. The building now has a watertight shell with new roofs and well restored exterior. The interior was so badly damaged that it could not be economically restored to its former glory. However, basic consolidation has been undertaken and areas brought back into community use. This conservation of the interior “as found” approach using modern materials to provide useable spaces is a quite interesting solution.
Speaker

Kevin Stubbs BA(Hons) DipBldgCons(AA) IHBC CertEd
Kevin Stubbs is a Historic Buildings Consultant and comes with a background of education, archaeology and building conservation. He was Director of Archaeology for the Test Valley in Hampshire and later moved to Hampshire County Council to join the Historic Buildings Bureau, where he became the Principal Buildings Conservation Officer for the County. For eleven years he acted as the Director of a Conservation Centre and now runs his own Historic Building Consultancy and Training Company.
He advises on the repair and maintenance of all historic structures and provides training at all levels for the building conservation industry. This includes the development of historic building technology, traditional materials and hands-on craft training. Work for Local Government Authorities includes Conservation Area appraisals, historic building condition surveys and feasibility studies. He has provided training exercises with local communities to raise awareness of their village plans and local heritage interpretation documents and he has provided Traditional Skills Awareness Courses for a number of bodies. He undertakes the Historic Analysis of buildings and produces: Statements of Significance; Method Statements; Impact Assessments and Specifications for the repair and conservation of traditional buildings.
He lectures for various CPD providers, Universities and national building conservation organizations including SPAB, RICS and the Weald and Downland Museum. Topics include: Bricks and Mortar; Lime, Plasters and Renders; Cob and Earth, Timber Frame and Stone Structures and Traditional Roofing.
Main themes

Care and repair of historic stonework
Stone Buildings are some of our oldest surviving structures in the country and there are many from the medieval and later periods in need of sensitive care and repair. The use of stone was not just confined to the grand buildings and churches but was also used for a variety of ordinary domestic and vernacular buildings. The methods of quarrying, selection and use of stone in the past contributes much to the character and grain of our historic Cities, Towns and Villages.
A basic understanding of historic stone structures will be developed. The identification of causes of failure and the selection of appropriate repair and conservation systems including the selection of replacement stone and methods of fixing will be considered.
Care & repair of historic masonry structures and selection of mortars
The first important stage of this process is to identify the sources which have caused the problems of decay to occur; these must be resolved before the stonework can be repaired. It is also important to understand the nature and function of historic mortars and the dangers of the use of modern cementitious products. The use of inappropriate mortars can result in the rapid deterioration of historic masonry and long term structural problems. The problems of water movement, salts, frost and the cleaning of stone will be examined. The methods of re-pointing will also be considered, not only for aesthetic reasons, but to ensure the correct performance and durability of the new joint.
The historic fabric of Highcliffe Castle
The approach to the conservation of the building will be considered in detail and contrasted to other restoration projects of badly damaged buildings. The meticulous repair of the exterior has enabled the building to be presented in the architectural form as conceived by Lord Stuart and Donthorn and is a spectacular example of the Picturesque Gothic style. The consolidation of the interior allows the surviving post fire fabric of the building to be observed with no attempt to restore or create a facsimile of the original. No attempt has been made to disguise new structural elements and all options for restoration left open for the future.
Parking
The parking at Highcliffe Castle is limited to 4 hours. Alternatives are

Steamer Point car park currently holds 169 in Mudeford, BH23 4TA. From Steamer Point car park, Highcliffe Castle can be reached in 10 minutes by following the Coastal Path which follows a cliff top route through the nature reserve with sea views of Christchurch Bay.
Highcliffe Cliff Top car park currently holds 624 in Wharncliffe Road, BH23 5DF.

The current published cost at Steamer point for up to 12 hours is £7.00

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Historic Building workshop, Care and repair of historic masonry, Castle Drogo, Devon - SOLD OUT
2018-07-10 09:30 - 17:00 | Castle Drogo, Castle Drogo Drive, , Drewsteignton, Exeter , Devon, EX6 6PB, United Kingdom
Historic Building workshops – SOLD OUT

Care & repair of historic brickwork

Date: Tuesday 10 July 2018
When: 0930 – 1700
Where: Drewe Arms, Drewsteighton followed by Castle Drogo
Cost: £125.00 plus VAT (£150.00) to include seminar proceedings, all refreshments, lunch, entry to the Castle, hard hat tour and comprehensive delegate pack

The day’s course will consider in depth three aspects of building conservation:

The care and repair of historic stonework
Understanding historic mortars and the use of lime in conservation
The historic Fabric of Castle Drogo including the inherent problems of the early 20th century construction.

The venue has been carefully chosen as the house represents fine examples of a 20th century country house designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. The building was constructed in the local granite stone and designed to look like a medieval castle. It has a flat roof of early reinforced concrete with an asphalt surface and the building has had problems of water ingress ever since it was completed. The interior of the house reflects the contemporary Arts and Crafts fashion with very high quality design and craftsmanship.
The day will include first hand observations of the building and the current conservation project in the afternoon precded by formal Power Point presentations off site in the morning

Speaker

Kevin Stubbs BA(Hons) DipBldgCons(AA) IHBC CertEd
Kevin Stubbs is a Historic Buildings Consultant and comes with a background of education, archaeology and building conservation. He was Director of Archaeology for the Test Valley in Hampshire and later moved to Hampshire County Council to join the Historic Buildings Bureau, where he became the Principal Buildings Conservation Officer for the County. For eleven years he acted as the Director of a Conservation Centre and now runs his own Historic Building Consultancy and Training Company.
He advises on the repair and maintenance of all historic structures and provides training at all levels for the building conservation industry. This includes the development of historic building technology, traditional materials and hands-on craft training. Work for Local Government Authorities includes Conservation Area appraisals, historic building condition surveys and feasibility studies. He has provided training exercises with local communities to raise awareness of their village plans and local heritage interpretation documents and he has provided Traditional Skills Awareness Courses for a number of bodies. He undertakes the Historic Analysis of buildings and produces: Statements of Significance; Method Statements; Impact Assessments and Specifications for the repair and conservation of traditional buildings.
He lectures for various CPD providers, Universities and national building conservation organizations including SPAB, RICS and the Weald and Downland Museum. Topics include: Bricks and Mortar; Lime, Plasters and Renders; Cob and Earth, Timber Frame and Stone Structures and Traditional Roofing.

Main themes

Care and repair of historic stonework
Stone Buildings are some of our oldest surviving structures in the country and there are many from the medieval and later periods in need of sensitive care and repair. The use of stone was not just confined to the grand buildings and churches but was also used for a variety of ordinary domestic and vernacular buildings. The methods of quarrying, selection and use of stone in the past contributes much to the character and grain of our historic Cities, Towns and Villages.
A basic understanding of historic stone structures will be developed. The identification of causes of failure and the selection of appropriate repair and conservation systems including the selection of replacement stone and methods of fixing will be considered.
Care and repair of historic masonry structures and a selection of mortars
The first important stage of this process is to identify the sources which have caused the problems of decay to occur; these must be resolved before the stonework can be repaired. It is also important to understand the nature and function of historic mortars and the dangers of the use of modern cementitious products. The use of inappropriate mortars can result in the rapid deterioration of historic masonry and long term structural problems. The problems of water movement, salts, frost and the cleaning of stone will be examined. The methods of re-pointing will also be considered, not only for aesthetic reasons, but to ensure the correct performance and durability of the new joint.
Castle Drogo, its design and fabric
Castle Drogo was designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens for Julius Drew the very successful Victorian who owned the Home and Colonial Stores empire. He became a millionaire and was able to retire at the age of 33 and live the life of a country gentleman. He believed his ancestry stretched back to the Norman Conquest and so was keen to have a castle but with all the modern conveniences of the early 20th century. Lutyens designed a very large ambitious castle but eventually only about a third of it was built at three times the cost of the original budget. Work on the project started in 1910 and continued to 1925.The site chosen was very exposed and the local granite was used extensively for the fabric. The flat roof was constructed in cast concrete with an encased steel beam structure and then waterproofed with asphalt. The granite walls proved to be porous to the driving rain and the flat roof system doomed to early failure.
The National Trust were given the castle in 1974 and have been struggling with water ingress ever since. A major conservation project was commenced in 2013 and is due to be completed at the end of this year. It has involved dismantling and rebuilding high level areas of the granite wall structure and the total renewal of the weathering system of the flat roof. All the stone mullion windows have been overhauled as they were also a source of water ingress.
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Historic Building workshop, Care and repair of historic brickwork, Calke Abbey, Derby
2018-07-20 09:30 - 17:00 | Calke Abbey, Ticknall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 7LE, United Kingdom
Historic Building workshops

Care & repair of historic brickwork

Date: Friday 20 July 2018
When: 0930 – 1700
Where: Calke Abbey, Ticknall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 7LE
Cost: £125.00 plus VAT (£150.00) to include seminar proceedings, all refreshments, lunch, entry to Calke and comprehensive delegate pack
The day’s course will consider in depth three aspects of building conservation.

The care and repair of historic brickwork
Understanding historic mortars and the use of lime in conservation
The historic fabric of Calke Abbey estate

The venue has been carefully chosen as it represents a fine example of a country estate with a large complex of associated buildings constructed in brick. The historic core of the house was constructed in the 1573 on the site of a medieval abbey. The house that we see today is a remodelling in stone dating to1702 shortly followed by a grand stable block and estate buildings constructed in brick in 1712. A riding school was added in 1767 reflecting the growing interest in horse racing. In 1807 William Wilkins was commissioned to upgrade the main façade of the house with the addition of a Grecian portico. There were a number of small changes in the 19th century and then nothing in the 20th century as the house and estate slid into a gentle decline. The estate was in the ownership of the Harpur family from 1622 and the last of the direct line of the family died in 1999.The house and a large part of the estate was rescued by the National Trust in 1984 via an arrangement with the government on death duties and a grant of £4.5 million from the National Lottery Fund.
The day will include formal Power Point presentations and material handling sessions in the morning and then in the afternoon a visit to the estate buildings and house for first hand observations of the buildings and the details of their construction and conservation.
Speaker

Kevin Stubbs BA(Hons) DipBldgCons(AA) IHBC CertEd
Kevin Stubbs is a Historic Buildings Consultant and comes with a background of education, archaeology and building conservation. He was Director of Archaeology for the Test Valley in Hampshire and later moved to Hampshire County Council to join the Historic Buildings Bureau, where he became the Principal Buildings Conservation Officer for the County. For eleven years he acted as the Director of a Conservation Centre and now runs his own Historic Building Consultancy and Training Company.
He advises on the repair and maintenance of all historic structures and provides training at all levels for the building conservation industry. This includes the development of historic building technology, traditional materials and hands-on craft training. Work for Local Government Authorities includes Conservation Area appraisals, historic building condition surveys and feasibility studies. He has provided training exercises with local communities to raise awareness of their village plans and local heritage interpretation documents and he has provided Traditional Skills Awareness Courses for a number of bodies. He undertakes the Historic Analysis of buildings and produces: Statements of Significance; Method Statements; Impact Assessments and Specifications for the repair and conservation of traditional buildings.
He lectures for various CPD providers, Universities and national building conservation organizations including SPAB, RICS and the Weald and Downland Museum. Topics include: Bricks and Mortar; Lime, Plasters and Renders; Cob and Earth, Timber Frame and Stone Structures and Traditional Roofing.

Main themes

Care and repair of historic brickwork
Bricks have been a principal building material in many parts of the country since the 16th century. The history and development of brick buildings and brickmaking will be examined up to the middle of the 20th century when bricks ceased to be a mainly local vernacular material and became a mass produced product by a few large international companies.
A selection of different types of bricks from different sources and periods will be handled and discussed, paying particular attention to how they were made and fired and how this affected their durability and character. Looking closely at historic brickwork can give clues as to how the bricks were manufactured and laid and what alterations the building has gone through since its original construction. This process can be likened to reading a detective story: the clues are there, they just need interpreting by the observer, thus enabling a correct and aesthetically pleasing repair/restoration to be achieved.
Understanding historic mortars and the use of lime in the conservation of brickwork
The first important stage of this process is to identify the sources which have caused the problems of decay to occur; these must be resolved before the brickwork can be repaired. It is also important to understand the nature and function of historic mortars and the dangers of the use of modern cementitious products. The use of inappropriate mortars can result in the rapid deterioration of historic masonry and long term structural problems. The problems of water movement, salts, frost and the cleaning of brickwork a will be examined. The methods of re-pointing will also be considered, not only for aesthetic reasons, but to ensure the correct performance and durability of the new joint.
The historic fabric of Calke Abbey and associated estate buildings
The Historic Fabric of Calke Abbey and associated estate buildings
The house and its associated buildings display a wide range of traditional building materials and methods of construction. There had been little change to the buildings and minimal maintenances work for the last 150 years. The contents of the building are quite unusual in that nothing was ever thrown away when it became shabby or obsolete. The attics had not been redecorated since the mid-19th century and were piled high with clutter. The whole estate was a time capsule of a past age with a character of its own. The big challenge for the National Trust was to stop further decline and deterioration but not to over-restore and loose the decayed atmosphere of time standing still. The buildings and their contents, although carefully conserved, still look very much like on the day the Trust took them on.
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Historic Building workshop, Historic timber structures and roof coverings, Chiltern Open Air Museum
2018-09-06 09:00 - 17:00 | Chiltern Open Air Museum, Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, HP8 4AB, United Kingdom
Historic Building workshops

Historic timber structures and roof coverings

Date: Thursday 6 September 2018

When: 0900 – 1700
Where: Chiltern Open Air Museum, Newlands Park, Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire HP8 4AB
Cost: £125.00 plus VAT (£150.00) to include seminar proceedings, all refreshments, lunch, entry to the museum and comprehensive delegate pack
The day’s course will consider in depth three aspects of building conservation.

The care and repair of historic timber frames and roof structures
The range of historic roof coverings
Problems of decay and methods of repair

The venue has been carefully chosen as the museum has a varied and extremely fine collection of rescued buildings dating from the medieval period through to the 20th century. The buildings illustrate a wide range of structures and roof coverings and building materials used at the various periods. The day will include formal Power Point presentations, material handling sessions and first hand observations of the buildings. The mornings presentations will be based in one of the barns and the afternoon will be spent looking at a wide range of buildings on site so come suitably dressed for the weather conditions of the day.
Speaker
Kevin Stubbs BA(Hons) DipBldgCons(AA) IHBC CertEd
Kevin Stubbs is a Historic Buildings Consultant and comes with a background of education, archaeology and building conservation. He was Director of Archaeology for the Test Valley in Hampshire and later moved to Hampshire County Council to join the Historic Buildings Bureau, where he became the Principal Buildings Conservation Officer for the County. For eleven years he acted as the Director of a Conservation Centre and now runs his own Historic Building Consultancy and Training Company.
He advises on the repair and maintenance of all historic structures and provides training at all levels for the building conservation industry. This includes the development of historic building technology, traditional materials and hands-on craft training. Work for Local Government Authorities includes Conservation Area appraisals, historic building condition surveys and feasibility studies. He has provided training exercises with local communities to raise awareness of their village plans and local heritage interpretation documents and he has provided Traditional Skills Awareness Courses for a number of bodies. He undertakes the Historic Analysis of buildings and produces: Statements of Significance; Method Statements; Impact Assessments and Specifications for the repair and conservation of traditional buildings.
He lectures for various CPD providers, Universities and national building conservation organizations including SPAB, RICS and the Weald and Downland Museum. Topics include: Bricks and Mortar; Lime, Plasters and Renders; Cob and Earth, Timber Frame and Stone Structures and Traditional Roofing.
Main themes
Historic roof structures

Causes of decay and failure including mechanical failure, rot and insect attack
Approach to structural repairs, selection and use of materials and techniques
Case studies

Historic roof coverings

Thatch, problems of decay, selection of materials, fire and fire mitigation.
Shingle, decay and repair including selection of materials.
Tile, history, manufacture, problems of decay and repair.
Slate, Metamorphic and stone, history and quarrying, problems of failure, selection of materials and repair.
Lead, flashings and lead sheet, problems including under sheet corrosion, acid attack, correct detailing and installation.
Other sheet materials and rainwater disposal.
Chimney pots and roofscapes

The Museum
The museum was founded in 1976 with the aim to rescue and restore common buildings typical of the Chilterns area, which otherwise would have been destroyed or demolished. The collections also contain artefacts and equipment associated with the buildings and local crafts and rural industries. The museum is in 45 acres of parkland and woodland and contains 35 buildings rescued from destruction and moved to the museum site. They include medieval barns and later agricultural buildings, domestic buildings of various periods including a 20th century prefab and rural industrial/craft buildings. The process of dismantling and rebuilding structures has enabled a better understanding of historic constructional techniques and the use of traditional materials. It has also enabled the developing and testing of conservation approaches and methods which are now becoming applicable to commercial renovations of our stock of heritage buildings.
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Building Surveying CPD Day - Cambridge
2018-09-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Cambridge Belfry Hotel, Cambourne,, Cambridge, CB23 6BW, United Kingdom
CPD day for Building Surveyors
Date: Thursday 20 September
Time: 0800 – 1730
Price: £115.00 plus VAT (£138.00)
Belfry Hotel, Cambridge
A full day of CPD aimed at those working as a Building Surveyor within private practice, local government or construction. A lively mix of topics will be presented which may include:

Historic buildings
Cladding
Cracking
Low carbon technologies
Fire safety
Cementitious grout anchors
Dilapidations

2018 programme– This may be subject to a couple of changes
Cost
£115.00 plus VAT £23.00 (£138.00)
Price includes conference proceedings, all refreshments including lunch and comprehensive delegate pack.
CPD – Up to 7 formal hours
Bookings can be made by completing the booking form or online
When booking online without a paypal account please click on proceed to paypal after entering you details and then “sign up”. This will allow you to check out as a guest.

Fire Safety Regulations Overview & Post Grenfell Update, Southampton, 27 September 2018
2018-09-27 09:00 - 12:30 | Rownhams House, Betteridge Road, Rownhams, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8LF, United Kingdom
Building regulation workshop

Fire Safety, Regulations Overview &, Post Grenfell Update

Date: Thursday 27 September 2018
When: 0930 – 1230
Where: Rownhams House, Betteridge Road, Rownhams, Southampton SO16 8LF
Cost: £80.00 plus VAT (£96.00) to include seminar proceedings, all refreshments, light breakfast snacks and comprehensive delegate pack
Following the publication of the Hackitt Report and the ongoing enquiry into the Grenfell disaster, fire safety regulations are at the forefront of the industry.
This seminar will review the proposals of the Hackitt Report and provide an overview of government consultations regarding fire safety. Importantly it will also cover the legislative requirements currently in place, and the implications for surveyors and designers, including some of the current issues for product specification
Speaker
Colin Blatchford-BrownThe presenter is Colin Blatchford-Brown, a regular presenter on Building Regulations and fire safety, with more than 25 years experience in building control with a wealth of experience of all building types, recently working on large residential and mixed use schemes, modular student accommodation blocks, and large scale developments in London.
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Residential essentials - Sheffield
2018-10-03 08:30 - 17:00 | Tankersley Manor, Church Ln, Tankersley, Barnsley, S75 3DQ, United Kingdom
CPD Day for Residential Property Surveyors

DATE: 3 October 2018
TIME: 0830 – 1700
LOCATION: Tankersley Manor, Church Ln, Tankersley, Barnsley S75 3DQ
PRICE: £115.00 plus VAT (£138.00)
STILL THE BEST VALUE FOR MONEY CPD
A full day of CPD aimed at those working as Residential Property Surveyors, this is a great way of fulfilling 6.5 hours of your formal CPD requirements.Following the continued success of the Residential essentials CPD series around the UK, the event returns with a whole new programme to update you on the latest changes and best practice to ensure you are up to date and working to the highest possible professional standards.

Feedback from previous events includes “the best CPD day I have attended in 28 years as a Chartered Surveyor”

We have listed to your feedback and welcome back Phillip Santo and Tom Littler, who will provide essential CPD completely relevant to your working lives. Fiona Haggett who was the Valuation Director at RICS will provide an update on the red book. Other topics of interest include Electrical defects and air and ground source heat pumps, the two most requested topics.

Japanese knotweed
Inspecting solid floors
Electrical safety
Red book update
Leadwork
MMC
Air and ground source heat pumps

The 2018 Programme can be downloaded here
The cost of the day to include conference proceedings, all refreshments, lunch and a comprehensive delegate pack is £115.00 plus VAT = £138.00

CPD essentials CPD days provide:

Best value formal CPD on the market, cheaper than RICS
Minimum of 6.5 hours
A professional but friendly atmosphere to enhance your learning experience in quality venues
Speakers who are practising surveyors who understand the challenges you face on a daily basis
Updates on latest guidance
Relevant, useful and practical topics
The opportunity to network and discuss current issue with other local surveyors

Please book your place online below or by completing the booking form and returning with a cheque of paying by internet banking and emailing the form back. Invoices can be raised on request. An acknowledgement and receipt will be emailed by return.
If booking online please click on proceed to paypal even if you don’t have a paypal account – it should then give you the option to check out as a guest where you can enter your credit/debit card details. There is also the ability to enter additional names/dietary requirements in the additional information box.

Thank you

Building Surveying CPD Day - Heathrow
2018-10-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Novotel Heathrow, Cherry Lane, West Drayton, UB7 9HJ
CPD day for Building Surveyors
Date: Thursday 4 October
Time: 0800 – 1730
Price: £115.00 plus VAT (£138.00)
Novotel, Heathrow
A full day of CPD aimed at those working as a Building Surveyor within private practice, local government or construction. A lively mix of topics will be presented which may include:

Historic buildings
Cladding
Cracking
Low carbon technologies
Fire safety
Cementitious grout anchors
Dilapidations

2018 programme– This may be subject to a couple of changes
Cost
£115.00 plus VAT £23.00 (£138.00)
Price includes conference proceedings, all refreshments including lunch and comprehensive delegate pack.
CPD – Up to 7 formal hours
Bookings can be made by completing the booking form or online
When booking online without a paypal account please click on proceed to paypal after entering you details and then “sign up”. This will allow you to check out as a guest.

Residential essentials - Maidstone
2018-10-10 08:30 - 17:00 | The Orchards, East Malling, New Road, East Mallng, Kent, ME19 6BJ, United Kingdom
CPD Day for Residential Property Surveyors

DATE: 10 October 2018
TIME: 0830 – 1700
LOCATION: East Malling Conference Centre
PRICE: £115.00 plus VAT (£138.00)
STILL THE BEST VALUE FOR MONEY CPD
A full day of CPD aimed at those working as Residential Property Surveyors, this is a great way of fulfilling 6.5 hours of your formal CPD requirements.Following the continued success of the Residential essentials CPD series around the UK, the event returns with a whole new programme to update you on the latest changes and best practice to ensure you are up to date and working to the highest possible professional standards.

Feedback from previous events includes “the best CPD day I have attended in 28 years as a Chartered Surveyor”

We have listed to your feedback and welcome back Phillip Santo and Tom Littler, who will provide essential CPD completely relevant to your working lives. Fiona Haggett who was the Valuation Director at RICS will provide an update on the red book. Other topics of interest include Electrical defects and air and ground source heat pumps, the two most requested topics.

Japanese knotweed
Inspecting solid floors
Electrical safety
Red book update
Leadwork
MMC
Air and ground source heat pumps

The 2018 Programme can be downloaded here
The cost of the day to include conference proceedings, all refreshments, lunch and a comprehensive delegate pack is £115.00 plus VAT = £138.00

CPD essentials CPD days provide:

Best value formal CPD on the market, cheaper than RICS
Minimum of 6.5 hours
A professional but friendly atmosphere to enhance your learning experience in quality venues
Speakers who are practising surveyors who understand the challenges you face on a daily basis
Updates on latest guidance
Relevant, useful and practical topics
The opportunity to network and discuss current issue with other local surveyors

Please book your place online below or by completing the booking form and returning with a cheque of paying by internet banking and emailing the form back. Invoices can be raised on request. An acknowledgement and receipt will be emailed by return.
If booking online please click on proceed to paypal even if you don’t have a paypal account – it should then give you the option to check out as a guest where you can enter your credit/debit card details. There is also the ability to enter additional names/dietary requirements in the additional information box.

Thank you

Historic Building workshop, Historic roof coverings and the use of traditional materials and methods, East Grinstead Sports Club & Standen House
2018-10-12 09:00 - 17:00 | East Grinstead Sports Club, Saint Hill, East Grinstead, Sussex, RH19 4JU, United Kingdom
Historic Building workshops

Historic roof coverings and the use of traditional materials and methods

Date: Friday 12 October 2018

When: 0900 – 1700
Where: East Grinstead Sports Club and Standen House

Cost: £125.00 plus VAT (£150.00) to include seminar proceedings, all refreshments, lunch, entry to the house and comprehensive delegate pack

The day’s course will consider in depth two aspects of building conservation.

The range of historic roof coverings and the problems of decay and methods or repair
This historic fabric of Standen House. How it reflects the growing trend towards the use of traditional materials and arts and crafts at the end of the 19th and early 20th centuries

Main themes for the morning session
Historic Roof Coverings and their care and repair

Thatch, problems of decay, selection of materials, fire and fire mitigation.
Shingle, decay and repair including selection of materials.
Tile, history, manufacture, problems of decay and repair.
Slate, Metamorphic and stone, history and quarrying, problems of failure, selection of materials and repair.
Lead, flashings and lead sheet, problems including under sheet corrosion, acid attack, correct detailing and installation.
Other sheet materials and rainwater disposal.
Chimney pots and roofscape

The afternoon session
The afternoon venue has been carefully chosen as Standen House illustrate the renewed interest at the end of the 19th century in arts and crafts. The house was constructed between 1892 & 1894 and was designed by Philip Webb for James Beale and his family. Webb was one of the main pioneers of the Arts & Crafts movement in this country and a founder member of The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB). He was also instrumental in the foundation of the National Trust and inspired and encouraged a generation of Arts & Crafts architects, designers and craftsmen. The house was constructed using local materials and displays many Arts and Crafts Features. The interior finishes and furnishings are some of the best surviving products of William Morris and his friends in the Arts & Crafts Movement and set the style and standards for the Edwardian period. The house was left to the National Trust in 1972 and now attracts over 80,000 visitors per year.

Speaker
Kevin Stubbs BA(Hons) DipBldgCons(AA) IHBC CertEd Kevin Stubbs is a Historic Buildings Consultant and comes with a background of education, archaeology and building conservation. He was Director of Archaeology for the Test Valley in Hampshire and later moved to Hampshire County Council to join the Historic Buildings Bureau, where he became the Principal Buildings Conservation Officer for the County. For eleven years he acted as the Director of a Conservation Centre and now runs his own Historic Building Consultancy and Training Company. He advises on the repair and maintenance of all historic structures and provides training at all levels for the building conservation industry. This includes the development of historic building technology, traditional materials and hands-on craft training. Work for Local Government Authorities includes Conservation Area appraisals, historic building condition surveys and feasibility studies. He has provided training exercises with local communities to raise awareness of their village plans and local heritage interpretation documents and he has provided Traditional Skills Awareness Courses for a number of bodies. He undertakes the Historic Analysis of buildings and produces: Statements of Significance; Method Statements; Impact Assessments and Specifications for the repair and conservation of traditional buildings. He lectures for various CPD providers, Universities and national building conservation organizations including SPAB, RICS and the Weald and Downland Museum. Topics include: Bricks and Mortar; Lime, Plasters and Renders; Cob and Earth, Timber Frame and Stone Structures and Traditional Roofing.
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Download the booking form
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Fire Safety Regulations Overview & Post Grenfell Update, 18 October, Bristol
2018-10-18 09:00 - 12:30 | Woodlands Golf Club, Trench Lane, Almondsbury, Bristol, Avon, BS32 4JZ, United Kingdom
Building regulation workshop

Fire Safety, Regulations Overview &, Post Grenfell Update

Date: Thursday 18 October 2018
When: 0930 – 1230
Where: Woodlands Golf & Country Club, Trench Lane, Almondsbury, Bristol BS32 4JZ
Cost: £80.00 plus VAT (£96.00) to include seminar proceedings, all refreshments, light breakfast snacks and comprehensive delegate pack
Following the publication of the Hackitt Report and the ongoing enquiry into the Grenfell disaster, fire safety regulations are at the forefront of the industry.
This seminar will review the proposals of the Hackitt Report and provide an overview of government consultations regarding fire safety. Importantly it will also cover the legislative requirements currently in place, and the implications for surveyors and designers, including some of the current issues for product specification
Speaker
Colin Blatchford-BrownThe presenter is Colin Blatchford-Brown, a regular presenter on Building Regulations and fire safety, with more than 25 years experience in building control with a wealth of experience of all building types, recently working on large residential and mixed use schemes, modular student accommodation blocks, and large scale developments in London.
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Historic Building workshop, Historic timber structures and roof coverings, Weald & Downland Open Air Museum
2018-10-26 09:00 - 17:00 | Weald & Downland open air museum, Town Lane, Singleton, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 0EU, United Kingdom
Historic Building workshops

Historic timber structures and roof coverings

Date: Friday 26 October 2018

When: 0900 – 1700
Where: Weald & Downland, Town Lane, Singleton, Chichester, W Sussex PO18 0EU

Cost: £125.00 plus VAT (£150.00) to include seminar proceedings, all refreshments, lunch, entry to the museum and comprehensive delegate pack
The day’s course will consider in depth three aspects of building conservation.

The care and repair of historic timber frames and roof structures
The range of historic roof coverings
Problems of decay and methods of repair

The venue has been carefully chosen as the museum has a varied and extremely fine collection of rescued buildings dating from the medieval period through to the 20th century. The buildings illustrate a wide range of structures and roof coverings and building materials used at the various periods. The day will include formal Power Point presentations, material handling sessions and first hand observations of the buildings. The mornings presentations will be based in the seminar room in Crawley Hall and the afternoon will be spent looking at a wide range of buildings on site so come suitably dressed for the weather conditions of the day.
Speaker
Kevin Stubbs BA(Hons) DipBldgCons(AA) IHBC CertEd
Kevin Stubbs is a Historic Buildings Consultant and comes with a background of education, archaeology and building conservation. He was Director of Archaeology for the Test Valley in Hampshire and later moved to Hampshire County Council to join the Historic Buildings Bureau, where he became the Principal Buildings Conservation Officer for the County. For eleven years he acted as the Director of a Conservation Centre and now runs his own Historic Building Consultancy and Training Company.
He advises on the repair and maintenance of all historic structures and provides training at all levels for the building conservation industry. This includes the development of historic building technology, traditional materials and hands-on craft training. Work for Local Government Authorities includes Conservation Area appraisals, historic building condition surveys and feasibility studies. He has provided training exercises with local communities to raise awareness of their village plans and local heritage interpretation documents and he has provided Traditional Skills Awareness Courses for a number of bodies. He undertakes the Historic Analysis of buildings and produces: Statements of Significance; Method Statements; Impact Assessments and Specifications for the repair and conservation of traditional buildings.
He lectures for various CPD providers, Universities and national building conservation organizations including SPAB, RICS and the Weald and Downland Museum. Topics include: Bricks and Mortar; Lime, Plasters and Renders; Cob and Earth, Timber Frame and Stone Structures and Traditional Roofing.
Main themes
Historic roof structures

The historic development of timber frames and roof structures
Causes of decay and failure including mechanical failure, rot and insect attack
Approach to structural repairs, selection and use of materials and techniques
Case studies

Historic roof coverings

Thatch, problems of decay, selection of materials, fire and fire mitigation.
Shingle, decay and repair including selection of materials.
Tile, history, manufacture, problems of decay and repair.
Slate, Metamorphic and stone, history and quarrying, problems of failure, selection of materials and repair.
Lead, flashings and lead sheet, problems including under sheet corrosion, acid attack, correct detailing and installation.
Other sheet materials and rainwater disposal.
Chimney pots and roofscapes

The Museum
The museum was opened in 1970 with the aim to rescue and restore common buildings typical of the Weald and Downland area, which otherwise would have been destroyed or demolished. The collections also contain artefacts and equipment associated with the buildings and local crafts and rural industries. The museum is in 55 acres of parkland and woodland and contains buildings rescued from destruction and moved to the museum site. They include domestic buildings of various periods from medieval to the mid-19th century medieval barns and later agricultural buildings, and rural industrial/craft buildings. There is also an early 20th century prefabricated chapel. The process of dismantling and rebuilding structures has enabled a better understanding of historic constructional techniques and the use of traditional materials. It has also enabled the developing and testing of conservation approaches and methods which are now becoming applicable to commercial renovations of our stock of heritage buildings. The museum attracts some 150000 visitors each year and runs a very successful educational programme for all ages and levels from school children to MSc students.
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Quantity Surveying CPD Day - Southampton
2018-11-08 | Chilworth Manor, Southampton, Chilworth, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 7PT, United Kingdom
Q essentials CPD day
8 November 0830 – 1700
Chilworth Manor, Southampton
A full day of CPD aimed at those working as a Quantity Surveyor within private practice, local government or construction. A lively mix of topics presented by well known and popular speakers will cover:

Breach of contracts, insolvency
Waste assessment and the future of sustainability
RICS update
Photovoltaic systems
JCT – completing the contract particulars
Whole life costing
Party wall
GDPR

Download the booking form
Download the programme for CPD Day for Quantity Surveyors 2018programme for CPD Day for Quantity Surveyors 2018
£115.00 plus VAT (£138.00)
Price includes conference proceedings, all refreshments including lunch and comprehensive delegate pack.
CPD – Up to 7 formal hours
Bookings can be made online or by cheque/BACS

Fire Safety Regulations Overview & Post Grenfell Update, Reigate, 15 November 2018
2018-11-15 09:00 - 12:30 | Reigate Hill Golf Club, Gatton Botttom, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0TU, United Kingdom
Building regulation workshop

Fire Safety, Regulations Overview &, Post Grenfell Update

Date: Thursday 15 November 2018
When: 0930 – 1230
Where: Reigate Hill Golf Club, Gatton Bottom, Reigate, Surrey RH2 0TU
Cost: £80.00 plus VAT (£96.00) to include seminar proceedings, all refreshments, light breakfast snacks and comprehensive delegate pack
Following the publication of the Hackitt Report and the ongoing enquiry into the Grenfell disaster, fire safety regulations are at the forefront of the industry.
This seminar will review the proposals of the Hackitt Report and provide an overview of government consultations regarding fire safety. Importantly it will also cover the legislative requirements currently in place, and the implications for surveyors and designers, including some of the current issues for product specification
Speaker
Colin Blatchford-BrownThe presenter is Colin Blatchford-Brown, a regular presenter on Building Regulations and fire safety, with more than 25 years experience in building control with a wealth of experience of all building types, recently working on large residential and mixed use schemes, modular student accommodation blocks, and large scale developments in London.
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Commercial Property CPD Day 2018 - Basingstoke
2018-11-22 09:00 | Holiday Inn, Basingstoke, Grove Road,, Basingstoke , RG21 3EE, United Kingdom
Once again CPD essentials is delighted to present a full day of CPD aimed at those working as Commercial Property Surveyors within private practice or local government. A lively mix of topics will be presented which will include:

New UK Red Book national standards affecting commercial property
Community infrastructure levy
VAT on commercial property
Legal update
Fire safety post Grenfell
Reviving a dying shopping centre to consider investment, management and valuation issues
Estate management
Asset management update

£115.00 plus VAT (£138.00)
Price includes conference proceedings, all refreshments including lunch and comprehensive delegate pack.
CPD – Up to 6 formal hours
Bookings can be made online below or by cheque/BACS
Download the Programme
Download the booking form

CPD day for Building Surveyors, Winchester
2019-02-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Norton Park, Sutton Scotney, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3NB, United Kingdom
CPD day for Building Surveyors
Date: Thursday 28 February 2019
Time: 0800 – 1730
Price: £120.oo plus VAT (£144.00)
Norton Park Hotel, Sutton Scotney, Winchester
A full day of CPD aimed at those working as a Building Surveyor within private practice, local government or construction. A lively mix of topics will be presented which may include:

Historic buildings
Fire and emergency systems takeover
Deleterious materials
Expert witness
MEES
Fire doors
Legal update

The cost of the day to include conference proceedings, all refreshments, lunch and a comprehensive delegate pack is £120.00 plus VAT = £144.00
CPD essentials CPD days provide:

Best value formal CPD with a minimum of 7 hours
A professional but friendly atmosphere to enhance your learning experience in quality venues
Speakers who are practising surveyors who understand the challenges you face on a daily basis
Updates on latest guidance
Relevant, useful and practical topics
The opportunity to network and discuss current issue with other local surveyors

Cost
£120.00 plus VAT £24.00 (£144.00)
Price includes conference proceedings, all refreshments including lunch and comprehensive delegate pack.
CPD – Up to 7 formal hours
Bookings can be made below or by calling 07429 523183
The programme can be downloaded here
The booking form can be downloaded here

Residential essentials - Warwick
2019-03-07 08:30 - 17:00 | The Glebe Hotel, Warwick, Church St, Barford, Warwick, CV35 8BS, United Kingdom
CPD Day for Residential Property Surveyors

DATE: 7 March 2019
TIME: 0830 – 1700
LOCATION: Glebe Hotel, Barford
PRICE: £120.00 plus VAT (£144.00)
STILL THE BEST VALUE FOR MONEY CPD
A full day of CPD aimed at those working as Residential Property Surveyors, this is a great way of fulfilling 6.5 hours of your formal CPD requirements.Following the continued success of the Residential essentials CPD series around the UK, the event returns with a whole new programme to update you on the latest changes and best practice to ensure you are up to date and working to the highest possible professional standards.

Feedback from previous events includes “the best CPD day I have attended in 28 years as a Chartered Surveyor”

We have listened to your feedback and welcome back Phillip Santo and Tom Littler, who will provide essential CPD completely relevant to your working lives including an update on the latest update on the incoming RICS Home Survey Standard. David Powell, well known for his TV show Neighbours at War or Carl Calvert will provide an update on boundaries, both worked on the most recent RICS guidance note and other topics will be gas safety and PII, topics very relevant to all delegates.

Survey case studies
update on the incoming RICS Home Survey Standard

Subsidence
Gas safety
PII
Boundaries
Cavity wall insulation

The 2019 programme can be downloaded here
The cost of the day to include conference proceedings, all refreshments, lunch and a comprehensive delegate pack is £120.00 plus VAT = £144.00

CPD essentials CPD days provide:

Best value formal CPD on the market, cheaper than RICS
Minimum of 6.5 hours
A professional but friendly atmosphere to enhance your learning experience in quality venues
Speakers who are practising surveyors who understand the challenges you face on a daily basis
Updates on latest guidance
Relevant, useful and practical topics
The opportunity to network and discuss current issue with other local surveyors

Please book your place online below or by completing the Booking form and returning with a cheque of paying by internet banking and emailing the form back. Invoices can be raised on request. An acknowledgement and receipt will be emailed by return. You can also book by calling 07429 523183 and paying by card.
All bookings are subject to the terms and conditions

Thank you

Residential essentials - London
2019-03-27 08:30 - 17:00 | Union Jack Club, Waterloo, Sandell Street, London, SE1 8UJ, United Kingdom
CPD Day for Residential Property Surveyors

DATE: 27 March 2019
TIME: 0830 – 1700
LOCATION: Union Jack Club, London Waterloo or Howdens Insurance, London EC3
PRICE: £120.00 plus VAT (£144.00)
STILL THE BEST VALUE FOR MONEY CPD
A full day of CPD aimed at those working as Residential Property Surveyors, this is a great way of fulfilling 6.5 hours of your formal CPD requirements.Following the continued success of the Residential essentials CPD series around the UK, the event returns with a whole new programme to update you on the latest changes and best practice to ensure you are up to date and working to the highest possible professional standards.

Feedback from previous events includes “the best CPD day I have attended in 28 years as a Chartered Surveyor”

We have listened to your feedback and welcome back Phillip Santo and Tom Littler, who will provide essential CPD completely relevant to your working lives including an update on the latest update on the incoming RICS Home Survey Standard. David Powell, well known for his TV show Neighbours at War or Carl Calvert will provide an update on boundaries, both worked on the most recent RICS guidance note and other topics will be gas safety and PII, topics very relevant to all delegates.

Survey case studies
update on the incoming RICS Home Survey Standard

Subsidence
Gas safety
PII
Boundaries
Cavity wall insulation

The 2019 programme can be downloaded here
The cost of the day to include conference proceedings, all refreshments, lunch and a comprehensive delegate pack is £120.00 plus VAT = £144.00

CPD essentials CPD days provide:

Best value formal CPD on the market, cheaper than RICS
Minimum of 6.5 hours
A professional but friendly atmosphere to enhance your learning experience in quality venues
Speakers who are practising surveyors who understand the challenges you face on a daily basis
Updates on latest guidance
Relevant, useful and practical topics
The opportunity to network and discuss current issue with other local surveyors

Please book your place online below or by completing the booking form and returning with a cheque of paying by internet banking and emailing the form back. Invoices can be raised on request. An acknowledgement and receipt will be emailed by return. You can also book by calling 07429 523183 and paying by card.
All bookings are subject to the terms and conditions

Thank you

Residential essentials - Cambridge
2019-03-28 08:30 - 17:00 | Holiday Inn, Cambridge, Lakeview, Bridge Rd, Cambridge, CB24 9PH, United Kingdom
CPD Day for Residential Property Surveyors

DATE: 28 March 2019
TIME: 0830 – 1700
LOCATION: Holiday Inn, Cambridge
PRICE: £120.00 plus VAT (£144.00)
STILL THE BEST VALUE FOR MONEY CPD
A full day of CPD aimed at those working as Residential Property Surveyors, this is a great way of fulfilling 6.5 hours of your formal CPD requirements.Following the continued success of the Residential essentials CPD series around the UK, the event returns with a whole new programme to update you on the latest changes and best practice to ensure you are up to date and working to the highest possible professional standards.

Feedback from previous events includes “the best CPD day I have attended in 28 years as a Chartered Surveyor”

We have listened to your feedback and welcome back Phillip Santo and Tom Littler, who will provide essential CPD completely relevant to your working lives including an update on the latest update on the incoming RICS Home Survey Standard. David Powell, well known for his TV show Neighbours at War or Carl Calvert will provide an update on boundaries, both worked on the most recent RICS guidance note and other topics will be gas safety and PII, topics very relevant to all delegates.

Survey case studies
update on the incoming RICS Home Survey Standard

Subsidence
Gas safety
PII
Boundaries
Cavity wall insulation

The 2019 programme can be downloaded here
The cost of the day to include conference proceedings, all refreshments, lunch and a comprehensive delegate pack is £120.00 plus VAT = £144.00

CPD essentials CPD days provide:

Best value formal CPD on the market, cheaper than RICS
Minimum of 6.5 hours
A professional but friendly atmosphere to enhance your learning experience in quality venues
Speakers who are practising surveyors who understand the challenges you face on a daily basis
Updates on latest guidance
Relevant, useful and practical topics
The opportunity to network and discuss current issue with other local surveyors

Please book your place online below or by completing the booking form and returning with a cheque of paying by internet banking and emailing the form back. Invoices can be raised on request. An acknowledgement and receipt will be emailed by return. You can also book by calling 07429 523183 and paying by card.
All bookings are subject to the terms and conditions

Thank you

Residential essentials - Plymouth
2019-04-03 08:30 - 17:00 | Elfordleigh Hotel & Country Club, Colebrook, Plympton , Plymouth, PL7 5EB, United Kingdom
CPD Day for Residential Property Surveyors

DATE: 3 April 2019
TIME: 0830 – 1700
LOCATION: Elfordleigh Hotel, Plymouth
PRICE: £120.00 plus VAT (£144.00)
STILL THE BEST VALUE FOR MONEY CPD
A full day of CPD aimed at those working as Residential Property Surveyors, this is a great way of fulfilling 6.5 hours of your formal CPD requirements.Following the continued success of the Residential essentials CPD series around the UK, the event returns with a whole new programme to update you on the latest changes and best practice to ensure you are up to date and working to the highest possible professional standards.

Feedback from previous events includes “the best CPD day I have attended in 28 years as a Chartered Surveyor”

We have listened to your feedback and welcome back Phillip Santo and Tom Littler, who will provide essential CPD completely relevant to your working lives including an update on the latest update on the incoming RICS Home Survey Standard. David Powell, well known for his TV show Neighbours at War or Carl Calvert will provide an update on boundaries, both worked on the most recent RICS guidance note and other topics will be gas safety and PII, topics very relevant to all delegates.

Survey case studies
update on the incoming RICS Home Survey Standard
Subsidence

Gas safety
PII
Boundaries
Cavity wall insulation

The 2019 programme can be downloaded here
The cost of the day to include conference proceedings, all refreshments, lunch and a comprehensive delegate pack is £120.00 plus VAT = £144.00

CPD essentials CPD days provide:

Best value formal CPD on the market, cheaper than RICS
Minimum of 6.5 hours
A professional but friendly atmosphere to enhance your learning experience in quality venues
Speakers who are practising surveyors who understand the challenges you face on a daily basis
Updates on latest guidance
Relevant, useful and practical topics
The opportunity to network and discuss current issue with other local surveyors

Please book your place online below or by completing the booking form and returning with a cheque of paying by internet banking and emailing the form back. Invoices can be raised on request. An acknowledgement and receipt will be emailed by return. You can also book by calling 07429 523183 and paying by card.
All bookings are subject to the terms and conditions

Thank you

CPD day for Building Surveyors, Maidstone
2019-04-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Village Hotel, Castle View, Maidstone, England, ME14 3AQ, United Kingdom
CPD day for Building Surveyors
Date: Thursday 4 April 2019
Time: 0800 – 1730
Price: £120.oo plus VAT (£144.00)
Village Hotel, Maidstone
A full day of CPD aimed at those working as a Building Surveyor within private practice, local government or construction. A lively mix of topics will be presented which may include:

Historic buildings
Fire and emergency systems takeover
Deleterious materials
Expert witness
MEES
Building services
HS2

The cost of the day to include conference proceedings, all refreshments, lunch and a comprehensive delegate pack is £120.00 plus VAT = £144.00
The programme can be viewed on the website
CPD essentials CPD days provide:

Best value formal CPD with a minimum of 7 hours
A professional but friendly atmosphere to enhance your learning experience in quality venues
Speakers who are practising surveyors who understand the challenges you face on a daily basis
Updates on latest guidance
Relevant, useful and practical topics
The opportunity to network and discuss current issue with other local surveyors

Cost
£120.00 plus VAT £24.00 (£144.00)
Price includes conference proceedings, all refreshments including lunch and comprehensive delegate pack.
CPD – Up to 7 formal hours
Bookings can be made below or by calling 07429 523183 or by completing the booking-form and paying by BACS or cheque

Historic Building workshop, Traditional vernacular building construction and materials
2019-05-03 09:00 - 17:00 | Egerton Arms Country Hotel, Peel Lane, Astbury, Congleton, CW12 4RQ, United Kingdom
Historic Building workshops

Traditional Vernacular Building Construction and Materials

Date: Friday 3 May 2019
When: 0900 – 1700
Where: Egerton Arms, nr Congleton followed by Little Moreton Hall

Cost: £125.00 plus VAT (£150.00) to include seminar proceedings, all refreshments, lunch, entry to the hall and comprehensive delegate pack
The day’s course will consider in depth three aspects of building conservation.

The care and repair of historic timber frames and roof structures
Frame infill panels, plaster finishes and historic glazing.
Problems of decay and methods of repair

The venue has been carefully chosen as Little Moreton Hall is one of the finest examples of traditional timber framed construction in the country. The building illustrate very fine 16th century Carpentry and joinery and surviving historic plasterwork and glazing. The day will include formal Power Point presentations, material handling sessions and first hand observations of the buildings. The morning’s presentations will be based at the nearby Egerton Arms where we will also have lunch. The afternoon will be spent looking at Little Moreton Hall so come suitably dressed for the weather conditions of the day.
Speaker
Kevin Stubbs BA(Hons) DipBldgCons(AA) IHBC CertEd
Kevin Stubbs is a Historic Buildings Consultant and comes with a background of education, archaeology and building conservation. He was Director of Archaeology for the Test Valley in Hampshire and later moved to Hampshire County Council to join the Historic Buildings Bureau, where he became the Principal Buildings Conservation Officer for the County. For eleven years he acted as the Director of a Conservation Centre and now runs his own Historic Building Consultancy and Training Company.
He advises on the repair and maintenance of all historic structures and provides training at all levels for the building conservation industry. This includes the development of historic building technology, traditional materials and hands-on craft training. Work for Local Government Authorities includes Conservation Area appraisals, historic building condition surveys and feasibility studies. He has provided training exercises with local communities to raise awareness of their village plans and local heritage interpretation documents and he has provided Traditional Skills Awareness Courses for a number of bodies. He undertakes the Historic Analysis of buildings and produces: Statements of Significance; Method Statements; Impact Assessments and Specifications for the repair and conservation of traditional buildings.
He lectures for various CPD providers, Universities and national building conservation organizations including SPAB, RICS and the Weald and Downland Museum. Topics include: Bricks and Mortar; Lime, Plasters and Renders; Cob and Earth, Timber Frame and Stone Structures and Traditional Roofing.
Main themes
The history and development of historic timber frames and roof structures

The historic development of timber frames and roof structures from the medieval period to the 19th century
Causes of decay and failure including mechanical failure, rot and insect attack.
Approach to structural repairs, selection and use of materials and techniques.
Case Studies

Historic infill panels and plasterwork

The history and construction of historic infill panels, including wattle and daub and masonry.
Early lime plasters and their application.
The historic development of window glass and Glazing.
Approaches to repair and replacement.

Little Moreton Hall
The hall sits on a medieval moated manor site and is likely to be a replacement of an earlier building.
The first phase of timber framed construction containing the great hall dates to 1504-08 for William Moreton who was a prosperous local landowner. Extra wings were added during the 16th century and the final phase completed in 1610. The buildings display the height of Tudor fashion with decorative framing, moulded plasterwork and even a 68 foot long gallery. At this time window glass had become readily available and the windows contain some 30,000 leaded quarries set in a variety of patterns.
The carpenter who worked on the building in1559 was so pleased with his work that it carries the inscription; “Rycharde Dale Carpenter made this windovs by the grac of god”
By 1892 the hall was almost derelict when Elizabeth Moreton inherited it. She began a programme of repair which included the insertion of steel rods to stabilise the long gallery as it was suffering badly from roof thrust. The hall was transferred into the ownership of the National Trust in 1938 and they have continued with a sensitive approach to repair.
Download the little moreton flyer
Download the booking form
Or book online below with a credit/debit card, to enter names of delegates if the booking is not for yourself [please use the note field
You can also call 07429 523183

Residential essentials - Southampton
2019-05-14 08:30 - 17:00 | Chilworth Manor, Southampton, Chilworth, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 7PT, United Kingdom
CPD Day for Residential Property Surveyors

DATE: 14 May 2019
TIME: 0830 – 1700
LOCATION: Chilworth Manor, Southampton
PRICE: £120.00 plus VAT (£144.00)
STILL THE BEST VALUE FOR MONEY CPD
A full day of CPD aimed at those working as Residential Property Surveyors, this is a great way of fulfilling 6.5 hours of your formal CPD requirements.Following the continued success of the Residential essentials CPD series around the UK, the event returns with a whole new programme to update you on the latest changes and best practice to ensure you are up to date and working to the highest possible professional standards.

Feedback from previous events includes “the best CPD day I have attended in 28 years as a Chartered Surveyor”

We have listened to your feedback and welcome back Phillip Santo and Tom Littler, who will provide essential CPD completely relevant to your working lives including an update on the latest update on the incoming RICS Home Survey Standard. David Powell, well known for his TV show Neighbours at War or Carl Calvert will provide an update on boundaries, both worked on the most recent RICS guidance note and other topics will be gas safety and PII, topics very relevant to all delegates.

Survey case studies
update on the incoming RICS Home Survey Standard
Subsidence
Gas safety
PII
Boundaries
Cavity wall insulation

The 2019 programme can be downloaded here
The cost of the day to include conference proceedings, all refreshments, lunch and a comprehensive delegate pack is £120.00 plus VAT = £144.00

CPD essentials CPD days provide:

Best value formal CPD on the market, cheaper than RICS
Minimum of 6.5 hours
A professional but friendly atmosphere to enhance your learning experience in quality venues
Speakers who are practising surveyors who understand the challenges you face on a daily basis
Updates on latest guidance
Relevant, useful and practical topics
The opportunity to network and discuss current issue with other local surveyors

Please book your place online below or by completing the booking form and returning with a cheque of paying by internet banking and emailing the form back. Invoices can be raised on request. An acknowledgement and receipt will be emailed by return. You can also book by calling 07429 523183 and paying by card.
All bookings are subject to the terms and conditions

Thank you

CPD day for Building Surveyors, Bristol
2019-05-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Aztec Hotel and Spa, Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4TS, United Kingdom
CPD day for Building Surveyors
Date: Wednesday 15 May 2019
Time: 0800 – 1730
Price: £120.oo plus VAT (£144.00)
Aztec Hotel, Bristol
A full day of CPD aimed at those working as a Building Surveyor within private practice, local government or construction. A lively mix of topics will be presented which may include:

Historic buildings
Legal update
Deleterious materials
Expert witness
MEES
Building services
Demolition

The cost of the day to include conference proceedings, all refreshments, lunch and a comprehensive delegate pack is £120.00 plus VAT = £144.00
CPD essentials CPD days provide:

Best value formal CPD with a minimum of 7 hours
A professional but friendly atmosphere to enhance your learning experience in quality venues
Speakers who are practising surveyors who understand the challenges you face on a daily basis
Updates on latest guidance
Relevant, useful and practical topics
The opportunity to network and discuss current issue with other local surveyors

Cost
£120.00 plus VAT £24.00 (£144.00)
Price includes conference proceedings, all refreshments including lunch and comprehensive delegate pack.
CPD – Up to 7 formal hours
Bookings can be made below or by calling 07429 523183
Download the booking form
Download the bristol prog 19
