CPD Essentials

Historic Building workshop, Breamore, Hampshire
2019-06-19 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | Wildlife Conservancy, Burgate Manor, Fordingbridge, SP6 1EF, United Kingdom
Historic Building workshops, Traditional vernacular building construction and materials

Date: Wednesday 19 June 2019

When: 0900 – 1700
Where: The Wildlife Conservancy Fordingbridge followed by Breamore House

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

The local pallet of historic building materials. These including brick, stone, flint, cob, timber, thatch and tile.
The methods of selection and use of materials, identification of causes of failure and the selection of appropriate repair and conservation systems will all be considered.

The venue has been carefully chosen as the Breamore area is a good example of the historic use of a wide range of local building materials. The day will include formal Power Point presentations in the morning at Burgate Manor, where we will also have lunch. The afternoon will be devoted to a tour of the Breamore area for first hand observations of the buildings including two of the estate barns. One barn is awaiting repair and has temporary supports, the other was fully restored several years ago. The barns illustrate some of the conservation problems facing an estate with a large number of listed buildings.
The local pallet of traditional materials.
The local landscape and historic system of land management affected the availability and use of building materials. The use of stone and flint in the region was not just confined to the grand buildings and churches but was also used for a variety of ordinary domestic and vernacular buildings particularly in their foundations.
Timber framing was also important in the medieval period but during the 16th century good building timber became scarce in the area as oak was in high demand for ship building for the navy and the local glass industry was devouring vast quantities of timber.
In the late medieval period the area saw the development of a local brick and tile industry. After the 16th century brick became the most abundant local building material and was used for both the prestigious houses and the smaller domestic buildings.
Straw for thatching was readily available from the farming activities on the estate and was the most used local roofing material. However for the more prestigious buildings clay tile was the preferred roofing material and again appeared quite early in the region.
Glass for glazing windows became more available at the end of the 16th century though was expensive. The use of glass on a larger scale during the 17th and 18th centuries is a good example of the conspicuous display of the wealth of the owner.
On the eastern side of the river was the escarpment on the fringe of the Crown Lands. Here there are buildings at the other end of the social scale, constructed in cob. Many of these were encroachment cottages built quickly and cheaply from the ground they were standing on and using round poles of hedgerow timber for their roof structures.
Care and Repair
The first important stage of the process of repair is to identify the sources which have caused the problems of decay to occur; these must be resolved before the building can be repaired. It is also important to understand the nature and function of historic materials and the dangers of the use of modern products which may not be as flexible or vapour permeable as the original materials. The use of inappropriate mortars can result in the rapid deterioration of historic masonry and long term structural problems. Many of the problems with historic structures are due to lack of maintenance and water ingress. The most appropriate methods of repair will be considered, not only for aesthetic reasons, but to ensure the correct performance and durability of the new work.
A brief history of the Breamore area.
The Breamore area has a long history of occupation and land management. To the west at Rockbourne was a large Roman Villa controlling the arable lands in the Avon valley. At Breamore there is an important Anglo Saxon church and in 1130 an Augustinian priory was founded on land adjacent to the church.
During the Medieval period the area was part of the priory estate and on the eastern side of the river was the Royal hunting park of the New Forest. To the north was the lands controlled by the Bishop of Salisbury with his palace at Clarendon and to the south the vibrant market town of Fordingbridge.
After the Dissolution of the Monasteries the estate past into private hands and in 1583 an Elizabethan mansion was constructed on the old priory site. In 1748 the estate was purchased by Sir Edward Hulse, Baronet, and has remained in the family ever since. Two miles south of Breamore is Burgate Manor, our venue for the morning. This is an early 19th century house in Gothic revival style with a castellated façade facing the river. It would appear to be a remodelling of an earlier building and is a good example of the use of roman cement render to create the Gothic style.
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.
You can 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
Download the breamore booking form
Download the breamore flyer
You can also call 07429 523183

Historic Building workshop, Traditional vernacular building construction and materials, Igtham Mote, Kent
2019-07-03 09:00 - 17:00 | The Bull, Bull Lane, Wrotham, Kent, TN15 7RF, United Kingdom
Historic Building workshop
Traditional vernacular building construction and materials

Date: 3 July 2019
When: 0900 – 1700
Where: The Bull Hotel followed by Igtham Mote, Sevenoaks, Kent
Cost: £125.00 plus VAT (£150.00) to include seminar proceedings, all refreshments, lunch, entrance to Igtham Mote 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 Ightham Mote is a fine example of the use of local vernacular materials and traditional timber framed construction. The building developed from a small 14th century moated complex around its Great Hall into a sophisticated small country house by the end of the 17th century. Much of the early work uses the local Kentish Rag stone and the later work is an excellent example of timber framing. The building also displays good examples of joinery, early internal decoration and the introduction of glass for domestic window glazing in the latter part of the 16th century. 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 Hadlow Manor Hotel where we will also have lunch. The afternoon will be spent on site at Ightham Mote looking at the buildings so come suitably dressed for the weather conditions of the day.
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, Plasterwork, and Glass

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.

Ightham Mote
The buildings were constructed over several centuries and reflect the changing needs of the occupants, social changes and ideas of more comfortable living. The site was very constrained by being surrounded by a moat so all available space around the central courtyard was developed to the full. Stables and other estate buildings were constructed outside the moated area leaving the internal courtyard free of clutter. The buildings have survived remarkably well with only minor change and updating as the site was off the beaten track, and the owners were not in high office or in the mainstream of society. From 1592 until 1889 the house was owned by the Selby family but in the 20th century was sold twice and in 1951 was purchased by a consortium of local businessmen who saved it from demolition. In 1953 the estate was purchased by an American who gave it to The National Trust in 1985. From 1990 to 2005 the Trust undertook a major scheme of conservation and are now continuing with a rolling programme of repair and maintenance.
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.

The day will include formal Power Point presentations, material handling sessions and first hand observations of the building.

igtham booking form can be downloaded here
igtham flyer can be downloaded here

Historic Building workshop, Traditional vernacular building construction and materials
2019-07-18 09:00 - 17:00 | Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet, Abbeydale Rd South, Sheffield, S7 2QW, United Kingdom
Historic Building workshops – Traditional Vernacular Building Construction and Materials

Date: Thursday 18 July 2019

When: 0900 – 1700
Where: Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet, Abbeydale Road South, Sheffield S7 2QW

Cost £125 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 traditional materials including stone, brick, mortar and stone slates.
Recognising and interpreting change and adaptation in historic building construction.
The construction and former use of the historic Industrial and domestic buildings of Abbeydale

The venue has been carefully chosen as Abbeydale is an amazingly complete and rare surviving group of industrial and domestic buildings reflecting the vernacular materials and construction of the region in the 18th and 19th centuries. At the time the area was the “Silicon Valley” of the steel industry with its innovative methods of producing metal suitable for sharp edged tools. Although this particular site produced the humble Scythe it reflects the early years of the development of Sheffield as a world leader in the production of steel and fine cutlery.
The day will include formal Power Point presentations in the morning and a tour of the site in the afternoon for first hand observations of the buildings and the surviving machinery of the manufacturing processes.
Main themes
Care and repair of traditional materials.
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, identification of causes of failure and the selection of appropriate repair and conservation systems will be considered. Stone roofing slates was also a distinctive historic local material which is now difficult to source and also to find craftsmen capable of undertaking repairs.
Although the most abundant local building material was stone, brick became the more popular cheap alternative in the 19th century, particularly with the coming of the railways providing an inexpensive means of bulk transport.
The first important stage of the process of repair is to identify the sources which have caused the problems of decay to occur; these must be resolved before the building 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 fabric and long term structural problems. The problems of water movement, salts and frost 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.
Interpreting change and adaptation.
Most historic buildings have undergone some change during their life. It is important to recognise the evidence for these changes which in some instances may be the cause of more recent structural movement. Buildings may have been adapted to a new use for which they were not originally structurally designed and again this may be the source of current problems. The tour of the site in the afternoon will give the opportunity to consider first-hand the evidence for changes to the buildings fabric.
The historic buildings of Abbeydale
The Abbeydale complex was one of the largest water powered industrial sites on the River Sheaf. Originally the water wheels were powered directly by the river but in 1777 a large four acre dam was constructed to provide the greater capacity to power the tilt hammers and grinders. Later a steam engine was added to provide power when there was a shortage of water in the dam. The special tool steel was produced on site in the crucible furnace. This was a local 18th century invention which revolutionised the production process and was the root of the rise of Sheffield as a world renowned steel producer.
The site was used for the production of scythes and other edged tools from 1714 to 1933. The historic equipment for all stages of production still survives on site. Most of the buildings date to the 18th and 19th centuries and are mainly constructed in the local stone, with stone slate covered roofs. One building has a 19th century brick façade, and the furnaces and their chimneys were also of brick.
The complex not only contains industrial buildings and associated machinery but also cottages for the key workers and the manager’s house.
In 1960 a public appeal raised £50,000 for the repair of the buildings and the site was opened to the public in 1970. Since 1998 the site has been run by the Sheffield Industrial Museums Trust who have been successful in obtaining a lottery grant for constructing interpretation and visitor facilities.
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.
Download the abbeydale flyer
Download the abbeydale 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

Historic Building workshop, Traditional vernacular building construction and materials, Montecute House, Somerset
2019-09-05 09:00 - 17:00 | Montacute House, Montacute, Somerset, TA15 6XP
Historic Building workshop
Traditional vernacular building construction and materials

Date: Thursday 5 September 2019
When: 0900 – 1700
Where: Local hotel followed by Montacute House
Cost: £125.00 plus VAT (£150.00) to include seminar proceedings, all refreshments, lunch, entrance to Montacute and comprehensive delegate pack
The day’s course will consider in depth the following aspects of historic building conservation and the care and repair of the heritage.
• The local pallet of historic building materials. These including stone, stone slates, plasters and mortar, and historic glazing.
• Problems of decay and methods of repair
• Montacute House, its history, materials of construction and evidence for change and repair.
The venue has been carefully chosen as Montacute House is a fine example of the use of local vernacular materials and traditional construction. The building was constructed at the end of the 16th century and remained in the same family’s ownership into the 20th century. It reflects the wealth and social status of the original owner and followed the general decline of the fortunes of these old families into the early 20th century. The building also displays good examples of joinery, early internal decoration and the introduction of glass for domestic window glazing in the latter part of the 16th century. 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 nearby where we will also have lunch. The afternoon will be spent on site at Montacute looking at the building and its materials of construction and contents so come suitably dressed for the weather.
Main Themes
The local pallet of traditional materials.
The local landscape and historic system of land management affected the availability and use of building materials. The use of stone in the region was prolific and not just confined to the grand buildings and churches but was also used for a variety of ordinary domestic and vernacular buildings.
Timber framing was also important in parts of the region in the medieval period but during the 16th century good building timber became scarce as oak was in high demand for ship building for the navy and the rapidly developing window glass industry was devouring vast quantities of timber.
In the late medieval period parts of the area saw the development of a local brick and tile industry.
Straw for thatching was readily available from farming activities. However for the more prestigious buildings stone slates were extensively used where easily available. Clay tile was the preferred roofing material in the later periods as towns grew. The mid-nineteenth century saw the railways coming to the region and they provided cheap transport for building materials coming from other parts of the country. In this period slate for roofing became popular.
Glass for glazing windows became more available at the end of the 16th century though was expensive. The use of glass on a larger scale during the 17th and 18th centuries is a good example of the conspicuous display of the wealth of the owner.
Historic Stonework, Plasterwork, and Glass – Problems of decay and methods of repair
• Stone quarrying, problems of decay, cleaning and repair.
• Early lime plasters and mortars, their application care and repair.
• The historic development of window glass and Glazing.
• Approaches to repair and replacement of vernacular materials.
Montacute House
The house was constructed between 1595 and 1601 for Edward Phelips, a lawyer who had risen through the ranks of Tudor society, and became an MP and Speaker of The House of Commons. He was Knighted in1603 and also became Master of the Rolls. The house was likely to have been designed and built by master mason William Arnold using the local Ham Hill Oolitic limestone which is a rich honey colour. The “H” plan form was typical of the Tudor period but still retained the more archaic central great hall and screens passage. The top floor was right up to date with a long gallery stretching the whole length of the building and well-lit with windows.
In the 1780s alterations were made to the west front to provide a corridor on all floors to give individual access to the rooms rather than having to go through one room to get to the next. Other small internal alterations were also done at this time.
In the 19th century the family fortunes were low so the building escaped the usual Victorian make-over which befell many large country houses of the time. It escaped with only minor internal alterations and re-decoration to make it more habitable.
Family fortunes continued to decline so in 1913 the house was leased out and much of its original contents sold, the estate was also broken up and sold off.
Between 1915 and 1925 Lord Curzon leased the house as a country retreat and installed his mistress there, the romantic novelist Elinor Glyn. He did undertake some repairs and re-introduced period furniture.
In 1928 the house was put on the market as an empty shell with the possibility of it being sold for the building materials. There were no takers due to the economic decline of the time, but in 1931 the house and remaining fragments of the estate were purchased by Ernest Cook (Cook Travel) for the sum of £29,000 and passed to the National Trust. This was only the second country house acquired by the National Trust and at the time they were not really geared up to repair and manage it. They therefore asked the SPAB to repair and manage the property and had hoped to find a tenant. It was opened to the public rather low- key and it was not until 1938 that the Trust took on the full management of the house.
In 1946 the Trust began to furnish the empty building with items borrowed from elsewhere and attracted some generous donations of collections including Tapestries, Samplers and fine period furniture. Today the Trust has a partnership with the National Portrait Gallery and the house has many important period paintings on view. Over the past few years the period gardens, landscape and setting of the house have been restored to a high standard.

The day will include formal Power Point presentations, material handling sessions and first hand observations of the building.

montacute booking form can be downloaded here

Residential essentials - Maidstone
2019-09-11 08:30 - 17:00 | Village Hotel, Castle View, Maidstone, England, ME14 3AQ, United Kingdom
CPD Day for Residential Property Surveyors

DATE: 11 September 2019
TIME: 0830 – 1700
LOCATION: Village Hotel, Maidstone
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, Wetherby
2019-09-17 09:00 - 17:00 | The Bridge Hotel, Wetherby, Walshford, Wetherby, North Yorkshire, LS22 5HS, United Kingdom
CPD day for Building Surveyors
Date: Tuesday 17 September 2019
Time: 0800 – 1730
Price: £120.oo plus VAT (£144.00)
Bridge Inn, 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
Fire and emergency systems takeover
Deleterious materials
Expert witness
MEES
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
Download the programme here
The booking form can be downloaded here

Residential essentials - Sheffield
2019-09-18 09:00 - 17:00 | Tankersley Manor, Church Ln, Tankersley, Barnsley, S75 3DQ, United Kingdom
CPD Day for Residential Property Surveyors

DATE: 18 September 2019
TIME: 0830 – 1700
LOCATION: Tankersley Manor, Sheffield
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, London Heathrow
2019-09-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Novotel Heathrow, Cherry Lane, West Drayton, UB7 9HJ
CPD day for Building Surveyors
Date: Thursday 26 September 2019
Time: 0800 – 1730
Price: £120.oo plus VAT (£144.00)
Novotel Hotel, London 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
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

CPD day for Building Surveyors, Cambridge
2019-10-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Holiday Inn, Cambridge, Lakeview, Bridge Rd, Cambridge, CB24 9PH, United Kingdom
CPD day for Building Surveyors
Date: Thursday 3 October 2019
Time: 0800 – 1730
Price: £120.oo plus VAT (£144.00)
Holiday Inn, 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
Building services
Deleterious materials
Expert witness
MEES
Cementitious grout anchors

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

Historic Building workshop, Traditional vernacular building construction and materials, Clandon Park, Guildford SOLD OUT
2019-10-17 09:00 - 17:00 | Guildford Manor Hotel, Newlands Corner, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 8SE
Historic Building workshop SOLD OUT
Traditional vernacular building construction and materials

Date: 17 October 2019
When: 0900 – 1700
Where: Guildford Manor hotel followed by Clandon Park
Cost: £125.00 plus VAT (£150.00) to include seminar proceedings, all refreshments, lunch, entrance to Blickling and comprehensive delegate pack
The day’s course will consider in depth the following aspects of historic building conservation and the care and repair of the heritage.

The local pallet of historic building materials. These including brick, flint, timber frame, tile, and plaster.
Problems of decay and methods of repair particularly after disasters such as fire.
Clandon Park. The aftermath of the disastrous fire and implications for the future.

The venue has been carefully chosen. Clandon Park was a fine example of the use of local vernacular materials and traditional construction. The building was constructed in the early 1720s for Lord Onslow and replaced an earlier Jacobean house. It reflected the wealth and social status of the original owner and was designed as a prestigious house in which to entertain. The architect was a Venetian, Giacomo Leoni and is in the Palladian Villa style. The exterior was rather plain in red brick with some stone elements. However the interior was highly decorated with sumptuous plasterwork by the stuccadore, Giuseppe Artari. The magnificent carved marble fireplace over-mantel reliefs in the Marble Hall were by the great sculptor John Michael Rysbrack. In the late 19th century some alterations and updating of the interior was undertaken. However in the 20th century the house reflected the general decline of the fortunes of many of these old families and was in a poor state of repair after WW2 during which it had been used as an out of London store for documents from the Public Records Office. The family clung on to the house until it got too much for them and they gifted it to the N.T. in 1956.
Sadly in 2015 there was a disastrous fire which gutted the building and destroyed much of the collection. Restoration of the buildings fabric is due to commence next year so this will be one of the last chances to view the burnt out shell. The fire has revealed details of the original fabric and methods of construction and has raised much discussion as to the philosophy of repair and restoration.
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 nearby where we will also have lunch. The afternoon will be spent on site at Clandon Park looking at the building and its materials of construction so come suitably dressed for the weather.
The local pallet of traditional materials.
The local landscape and historic system of land management affected the availability and use of building materials. In the Medieval period use of flint and stone in the form of chalk Clunch can be seen in the construction of the local churches and flint continues to be used for boundary walls into the 19th century.
Timber framing was also important in parts of the region in the medieval period but during the 16th century good building timber became scarce as oak was in high demand for ship building for the navy and the rapidly developing window glass industry was devouring vast quantities of timber.
In the late medieval period parts of the area saw the development of a local brick and tile industry which continued to develop and thrive right into the 20th century.
Straw for thatching was readily available from farming activities. However for the more prestigious vernacular buildings clay tiles were extensively used from the 16th century onwards and where in prolific use by the end of the 19th century. The mid-nineteenth century saw the railways coming to the region and they provided cheap transport for building materials coming from other parts of the country. In this period slate from North Wales became popular for roofing.
Glass for glazing windows became more available at the end of the 16th century though was expensive. The use of glass on a larger scale during the 17th and 18th centuries is a good example of the conspicuous display of the wealth of the owner.
Clandon Park
The house was considered to be one of the most complete examples of early 18th Palladian architecture. The interior had very fine examples of decoration and craftsmanship of the period and also furniture and collections of national importance.
Sadly the fire in 2015 was so severe and developed so quickly that only a small percentage of the contents could be rescued. The fine stucco ceilings were destroyed together with the decorative finishes to the walls. Today the building is a roofless shell, totally enclosed by a huge scaffold canopy erected immediately after the fire to protect the surviving structural elements. The post fire debris were cleared as an archaeological process and many thousands of pieces of decorative plasterwork recovered. This system of recovery has produced so much information and fragments that it should be possible to reconstruct the architecture and decoration of the principle room. The fire has also revealed much information on the use of materials and details of the construction of the fabric of the house.
The conservation of the fabric and restoration of the building is due to commence next year and will involve many skilled craftsmen using traditional materials and techniques to reinstate the buildings grandeur and will take several years. It is proposed to restore the principle rooms to their former appearance. However, the less significant areas of the interior are likely to be given a modern design to create exhibition and visitor facilities.
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.

The day will include formal Power Point presentations, material handling sessions and first hand observations of the building.

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Historic Building workshop, Traditional vernacular building construction and materials, Blickling Hall, Norfolk
2019-10-25 09:00 - 17:00 | Banningham Crown, Colby Road, Banningham,, Norwich,, Norfolk, NR11 7DY
Historic Building workshop
Traditional vernacular building construction and materials

Date: 25 October 2019
When: 0900 – 1700
Where: Banningham Crown followed by Blickling Estate
Cost: £125.00 plus VAT (£150.00) to include seminar proceedings, all refreshments, lunch, entrance to Blickling and comprehensive delegate pack
The day’s course will consider in depth the following aspects of historic building conservation and the care and repair of the heritage.

The local pallet of historic building materials. These including brick, stone, flint, timber, thatch and tile.
The more prestigious materials such as decorative plasterwork and glass.
The methods of selection and use of materials, identification of causes of failure and the selection of appropriate repair and conservation systems will all be considered.

The afternoon will be spent on a visit to Blickling House. Although this is a high status building it reflects the use of locally available materials in the early 17th century. The venue has been carefully chosen as Blickling House is a good example of the historic use of a wide range of local building materials. The day will include formal Power Point presentations in the morning at the nearby Walpole Arms, where we will also have lunch. The afternoon will be devoted to a tour of the site for first hand observations of the buildings.
The local pallet of traditional materials.
The use of stone and flint in the region was not just confined to the grand buildings and churches but was also used for a variety of ordinary domestic and vernacular buildings. Timber framing was also important in the medieval period but during the 16th century good building timber became scarce in the region. In the late medieval period the region saw some of the earliest use of brick in the country. After the 16th century brick became the most abundant local building material and was used for both the prestigious houses and the smaller domestic buildings. Water reed for thatching roofs was readily available from the reed beds of the wetland areas of the region. However for the more prestigious buildings clay tile was the preferred roofing material and again appeared quite early in the region. Glass for glazing windows became more available at the end of the 16th century though was expensive. The early 17th century use of glass on a large scale at Blickling House is a good example of the conspicuous display of the wealth of the owner. The interior of the house has good surviving decorative plasterwork from the 17th and 18th centuries.
Care and Repair
The first important stage of the process of repair is to identify the sources which have caused the problems of decay to occur; these must be resolved before the building can be repaired. It is also important to understand the nature and function of historic materials and the dangers of the use of modern products which may not be as flexible or vapour permeable as the original materials. The use of inappropriate mortars can result in the rapid deterioration of historic masonry and long term structural problems. Many of the problems with historic structures are due to lack of maintenance and water ingress. The most appropriate methods of repair will be considered, not only for aesthetic reasons, but to ensure the correct performance and durability of the new work.
A brief history of Blickling
The house was constructed for Sir Henry Hobart who was the distinguished Chief Justice of the Common Pleas at the court of James 1st. It was designed by Robert Lyminge on the site of a former Medieval and Tudor manor. The house is a very grand Jacobean mansion with no expense spared. The building and its lavish interiors befitting the status of its owner. Of note is the Great Hall, the Grand Staircase and the Long Gallery, some 123 feet long. Outstanding original decorative ceilings by Edward Stanyon also survive.
In the 18th century there was some remodelling of the north and west ranges by Thomas and William Ivory for John Hobart the second Earl of Buckinghamshire. In 1793 the landscaped park was redesigned by Humphry Repton. In the 19th century a small amount of updating and alterations were undertaken but these do not impinge on the period splendour of the building.
The estate was given to the National Trust in 1940 and the house opened to the public in 1962.
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.

The day will include formal Power Point presentations, material handling sessions and first hand observations of the building.

blickling booking form can be downloaded here
blickling flyer can be downloaded here

joining sheet can be downloaded here

Quantity Surveying CPD Day - Southampton
2019-11-13 | Hilton Hotel, Southampton, Bracken Place,Chilworth, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 3RB, United Kingdom
Q essentials CPD day
13 November 0830 – 1700
Hilton Hotel, Chilworth, 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:

Amendments to standard contracts
BIM
Working at height
Advancements in flooring technology
Modular buildings
Legal update
Negotiation skills
Objects below ground

£115.00 plus VAT (£138.00)
Price which has been held as last year 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 or by calling 07429 523183
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Petersfield Update 2019 - Annual Briefing for Rural Practice Surveyors and Agricultural Valuers
2019-11-20 | The Tithe Barn, Ditcham, Nr Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 5RQ, United Kingdom
Petersfield Update 2019 – Annual Briefing for Rural Practice Surveyors and Agricultural Valuers
Wednesday 20 November 2019, The Tithe Barn, Ditcham, Petersfield, GU31 5RQ

A full day of CPD aimed at those working as Rural Practice Surveyors and Agricultural Valuers. There will be the usual lively mix of topics throughout the day, full details are available below.
£100 including VAT (£83.33 + £16.67)
Price includes conference proceedings, all refreshments including a light lunch and delegate notes.
CPD – Up to 5 formal hours
The programme will include:

From Rural Surveyor to Nurseryman; My experience of joining a family run rural business
The groceries supply code of practice: A growers perspective
Drones – is technology taking off for farmers
RICS update
Tree risk and tree health
Rewilding
Art, antiques and interiors, a market update

Morning Chairman – Gerard Smith, Rural Professional Group Board Chairman
Afternoon Chairman – Christopher Langford
Speakers

Will Mathias MRICS FAAV (Retired) CGJ Mathias & Son Nurseries, Farnham, Surrey
Julian Marks, Barfoots of Botley
Laura Mackain-Bremner, Clarke Willmott
Nick Bolton, Lockhart Garrett
Dr Tony Whitbread, Knepp Wild Land Advisory Board Member, President Sussex Wildlife Trust, Sussex Biodiversity Records Centre Volunteer and former CEO Sussex Wildlife Trust
Jonathan Pratt FRICS, FGA, Dreweatts, Newbury, Berkshire

Bookings can be made online below or by cheque/BACS
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Petersfield Update 2020 - Annual Briefing for Rural Practice Surveyors and Agricultural Valuers
2019-11-20 | The Tithe Barn, Ditcham, Nr Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 5RQ, United Kingdom
Petersfield Update 2020 – Annual Briefing for Rural Practice Surveyors and Agricultural Valuers
Wednesday 18 November 2020 The Tithe Barn, Ditcham, Petersfield, GU31 5RQ
COVID-19 VIRUS UPDATE:
We are carrying on with our planning for this event but will continue to monitor the unfolding health situation very closely. At all times, we will follow the advice and guidelines from health care professionals and national and local government in relation to our planning and preparations for the event.
Please check back here for further announcements.

A full day of CPD aimed at those working as Rural Practice Surveyors and Agricultural Valuers. There will be the usual lively mix of topics throughout the day, full details are available below.
£100 including VAT (£83.33 + £16.67)
Price includes conference proceedings, all refreshments including a light lunch and delegate notes.
CPD – Up to 5 formal hours
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Commercial Property CPD Day 2019 - Basingstoke
2019-11-28 09:00 - 17:00 | 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
Service charge update including the new RICS practice statement
Dilapidstions
The Electronic Communications Code including Valuation Issues
MEES
Termination of Commercial Leases by the Tenant including Vacant Property Issues

£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
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The new RICS home survey standard, Exeter
2019-12-10 10:00 - 16:30 | Exeter Racecourse, Kennford, Exeter, EX6 7XS, United Kingdom
New Home Survey Standards
Exeter racecourse, 10 December 2019
You will no doubt be aware of the new RICS home survey standard that is set to become mandatory for surveyors later this year or early 2020. The proposed changes aim to better protect buyers, and sellers, by making sure they fully understand the importance and benefits of commissioning a home survey and making it simpler for consumers to understand what is checked, the different surveys on offer and the level of service delivered by RICS members. The aim is to ensure consistency in the types of survey offered necessitated by a changing market place, updated technology and consumer needs.
It is proposed to run a series of one day events across the country to ensure you are fully up to speed with planned timetables and the implications for you on a day to day basis
The speakers include Tom Littler who sits on the RICS Home Surveys Standards Working Group and the RICS Survey & Valuation Working Group; and Philip Santo who is also well known to most of you.
The event will focus on the following:

Terms and conditions and limitations of inspection

Recording the information – new technologies available
Equipment available
Knowledge of the geographical area and the type of property to be inspected – showing sufficient knowledge
Producing the report – best practice, using plain english
Practical exercises

The cost of the event is £120 plus VAT (£144) to include seminar proceedings, all refreshments, lunch and a comprehensive delegate pack.
The hss booking form is available here or you can book online below

The new RICS home survey standard, Warwick
2019-12-11 10:00 - 16:30 | Warwick racecourse, Hampton St, Warwick, CV34 6HN, United Kingdom
New Home Survey Standards
Warwick racecourse, 11 December 2019
You will no doubt be aware of the new RICS home survey standard that is set to become mandatory for surveyors later this year or early 2020. The proposed changes aim to better protect buyers, and sellers, by making sure they fully understand the importance and benefits of commissioning a home survey and making it simpler for consumers to understand what is checked, the different surveys on offer and the level of service delivered by RICS members. The aim is to ensure consistency in the types of survey offered necessitated by a changing market place, updated technology and consumer needs.
It is proposed to run a series of one day events across the country to ensure you are fully up to speed with planned timetables and the implications for you on a day to day basis
The speakers include Tom Littler who sits on the RICS Home Surveys Standards Working Group and the RICS Survey & Valuation Working Group; and Philip Santo who is also well known to most of you.
The event will focus on the following:

Terms and conditions and limitations of inspection

Recording the information – new technologies available
Equipment available
Knowledge of the geographical area and the type of property to be inspected – showing sufficient knowledge
Producing the report – best practice, using plain english
Practical exercises

The cost of the event is £120 plus VAT (£144) to include seminar proceedings, all refreshments, lunch and a comprehensive delegate pack.
The hss booking form is available here or you can book online below

The new RICS home survey standard, Southampton
2020-01-15 10:00 - 16:30 | Hilton Hotel, Southampton, Bracken Place,Chilworth, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 3RB, United Kingdom
New Home Survey Standards
Double Tree Hilton Southampton, 15 January 2020
You will no doubt be aware of the new RICS home survey standard that is set to become mandatory for surveyors in June 2020. The proposed changes aim to better protect buyers, and sellers, by making sure they fully understand the importance and benefits of commissioning a home survey and making it simpler for consumers to understand what is checked, the different surveys on offer and the level of service delivered by RICS members. The aim is to ensure consistency in the types of survey offered necessitated by a changing market place, updated technology and consumer needs.
It is proposed to run a series of one day events across the country to ensure you are fully up to speed with planned timetables and the implications for you on a day to day basis
The speakers include Tom Littler who sits on the RICS Home Surveys Standards Working Group and the RICS Survey & Valuation Working Group; and Philip Santo who is also well known to most of you.
The event will focus on the following:

Terms and conditions and limitations of inspection

Recording the information – new technologies available
Equipment available
Knowledge of the geographical area and the type of property to be inspected – showing sufficient knowledge
Producing the report – best practice, using plain english
Practical exercises

The cost of the event is £120 plus VAT (£144) to include seminar proceedings, all refreshments, lunch and a comprehensive delegate pack.
The hss booking form is available here or you can book online below

The new RICS home survey standard, Shepperton, London
2020-01-16 10:00 - 16:30 | Sunbury Golf, Charlton Lane, Shepperton, TW17 8QA, United Kingdom
New Home Survey Standards
Sunbury Golf, 16 January 2020
You will no doubt be aware of the new RICS home survey standard that is set to become mandatory for surveyors later this year or early 2020. The proposed changes aim to better protect buyers, and sellers, by making sure they fully understand the importance and benefits of commissioning a home survey and making it simpler for consumers to understand what is checked, the different surveys on offer and the level of service delivered by RICS members. The aim is to ensure consistency in the types of survey offered necessitated by a changing market place, updated technology and consumer needs.
It is proposed to run a series of one day events across the country to ensure you are fully up to speed with planned timetables and the implications for you on a day to day basis
The speakers include Tom Littler who sits on the RICS Home Surveys Standards Working Group and the RICS Survey & Valuation Working Group; and Philip Santo who is also well known to most of you.
The event will focus on the following:

Terms and conditions and limitations of inspection

Recording the information – new technologies available
Equipment available
Knowledge of the geographical area and the type of property to be inspected – showing sufficient knowledge
Producing the report – best practice, using plain english
Practical exercises

The cost of the event is £120 plus VAT (£144) to include seminar proceedings, all refreshments, lunch and a comprehensive delegate pack.
The hss booking form is available here or you can book online below

The new RICS home survey standard, Maidstone
2020-01-22 10:00 - 16:30 | Cobtree Manor Golf Club, Chatham Rd, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3AZ, United Kingdom
New Home Survey Standards
Cobtree Manor Golf Club, 22 January 2020
You will no doubt be aware of the new RICS home survey standard that is set to become mandatory for surveyors in June 2020. The proposed changes aim to better protect buyers, and sellers, by making sure they fully understand the importance and benefits of commissioning a home survey and making it simpler for consumers to understand what is checked, the different surveys on offer and the level of service delivered by RICS members. The aim is to ensure consistency in the types of survey offered necessitated by a changing market place, updated technology and consumer needs.
It is proposed to run a series of one day events across the country to ensure you are fully up to speed with planned timetables and the implications for you on a day to day basis
The speakers include Tom Littler who sits on the RICS Home Surveys Standards Working Group and the RICS Survey & Valuation Working Group; and Philip Santo who is also well known to most of you.
The event will focus on the following:

Terms and conditions and limitations of inspection
Recording the information – new technologies available
Equipment available
Knowledge of the geographical area and the type of property to be inspected – showing sufficient knowledge
Producing the report – best practice, using plain English
Practical exercises

The cost of the event is £120 plus VAT (£144) to include seminar proceedings, all refreshments, lunch and a comprehensive delegate pack.
The hss booking form is available here or you can book online below

The new RICS home survey standard, Cambridge
2020-01-23 10:00 - 16:30 | Red Lion, Station Rd, Whittlesford, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4NL, United Kingdom
“I would like to commend you on your excellent organisation of the day and the choice of venue for the workshop. Please pass on my thanks to Philip and Tom who made one of the best presentations I have experienced on what could have been, a very dry and boring subject.” Steve Mika
You will no doubt be aware of the new RICS home survey standard that is set to become mandatory for surveyors in June 2020. The proposed changes aim to better protect buyers, and sellers, by making sure they fully understand the importance and benefits of commissioning a home survey and making it simpler for consumers to understand what is checked, the different surveys on offer and the level of service delivered by RICS members. The aim is to ensure consistency in the types of survey offered necessitated by a changing market place, updated technology and consumer needs.
It is proposed to run a series of one day events across the country to ensure you are fully up to speed with planned timetables and the implications for you on a day to day basis
The speakers include Tom Littler who sits on the RICS Home Surveys Standards Working Group and the RICS Survey & Valuation Working Group; and Philip Santo who is also well known to most of you.
The event will focus on the following:

Terms and conditions and limitations of inspection
Recording the information – new technologies available
Equipment available
Knowledge of the geographical area and the type of property to be inspected – showing sufficient knowledge
Producing the report – best practice, using plain english
Practical exercises

The cost of the event is £120 plus VAT (£144) to include seminar proceedings, all refreshments, lunch and a delegate pack.
The hss booking form is available here or you can book online below

The new RICS home survey standard, Haydock Park Golf Club
2020-02-05 10:00 - 16:30 | Haydock Park Golf Club, 1877 Golborne Park, Newton Lane, Newton le Willows, Merseyside, WA12 0HX, United Kingdom
“I would like to commend you on your excellent organisation of the day and the choice of venue for the workshop. Please pass on my thanks to Philip and Tom who made one of the best presentations I have experienced on what could have been, a very dry and boring subject.” Steve Mika
You will no doubt be aware of the new RICS home survey standard that is set to become mandatory for surveyors in June 2020. The proposed changes aim to better protect buyers, and sellers, by making sure they fully understand the importance and benefits of commissioning a home survey and making it simpler for consumers to understand what is checked, the different surveys on offer and the level of service delivered by RICS members. The aim is to ensure consistency in the types of survey offered necessitated by a changing market place, updated technology and consumer needs.
It is proposed to run a series of one day events across the country to ensure you are fully up to speed with planned timetables and the implications for you on a day to day basis
The speakers include Tom Littler who sits on the RICS Home Surveys Standards Working Group and the RICS Survey & Valuation Working Group; and Philip Santo who is also well known to most of you.
The event will focus on the following:

Terms and conditions and limitations of inspection
Recording the information – new technologies available
Equipment available
Knowledge of the geographical area and the type of property to be inspected – showing sufficient knowledge
Producing the report – best practice, using plain english
Practical exercises

The cost of the event is £120 plus VAT (£144) to include seminar proceedings, all refreshments, lunch and a delegate pack.
6 hours CPD
The hss booking form is available here or you can book online below

The new RICS home survey standard, Pontefract Racecourse
2020-02-06 10:00 - 16:30 | Online via zoom, United Kingdom

Historic Building workshop, A rare opportunity to see historic building conservation in action, Wentworth Woodhouse, Rotherham - SOLD OUT
2020-02-20 09:00 - 17:00 | Wentworth Woodhouse, Cortworth Lane, Wentworth, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 7TQ
Historic Building workshop – SOLD OUT
A rare opportunity to see historic building conservation in action

Date: 20 February 2020
When: 0900 – 1700
Where: Wentworth Woodhouse, Rotherham
Cost: £125.00 plus VAT (£150.00) to include seminar proceedings, all refreshments, lunch, entrance to Wentworth Woodhouse and comprehensive delegate pack
The day’s course will consider in depth the following aspects of historic building conservation and the care and repair of the heritage.
Historic Roof Coverings

Slate, 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.

Historic Interiors

The conservation of internal decorative features, particularly plasterwork.

The venue is thought to be the largest country house of the 18th century. The classical east front is over 600 feet long and the building covers over 3 acres. The house, gardens and the core of the historic estate were purchased by the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust in 2017 to save it from dereliction and bring it into the public domain. It contains 22 listed buildings and structures, including 3 Grade 1 and 4 grade 2*, all of which require major repairs. The house contains more grand 18th century state rooms than any other country house in England and the magnificent Marble Saloon 60feet square by 40feet high rivals in grandeur any interior of the 18th century.
At the moment the central section of the east front of the house is undergoing a major roof renovation and is cloaked in over 35 miles of scaffold poles supporting a huge temporary roof. This is part of a 25 year programme of conservation and repair which will bring the house and associated buildings up to a reasonable condition and beneficial use.
The day will include a formal Power Point presentation on site in the morning, followed by the opportunity of viewing first-hand the roof repairs and hearing about the project from the site manager. The afternoon will include a conducted tour of some of the best of the 18th century state rooms, a number of which are awaiting 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.

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CPD day for Building Surveyors, Winchester
2020-02-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Norton Park, Sutton Scotney, Sutton Scotney, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 3NB, United Kingdom
CPD day for Building Surveyors
Date: Thursday 27 February 2020
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
Dilaps or party walls
Contract failure
Court skills
Working at height
Ethics

Local development

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

Cob buildings with Kevin Stubbs
2020-03-10 18:30 | Rownhams House, Betteridge Road, Rownhams, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 8LF, United Kingdom
Cob Buildings – Understanding and restoring cob buildings

Date: Tuesday 10 March 2020
Time: 1830 – 1930
Price: £20 plus VAT (£24.00)
Venue: Rownhams, House,
A briefing from Kevin Stubbs
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.
Bookings can be made by completing the Booking form or online

Residential essentials - Warwick POSTPONED
2020-04-01 09:00 - 17:00 | Warwick racecourse, Hampton St, Warwick, CV34 6HN, United Kingdom
CPD Day for Residential Property Surveyors – EVENT POSTPONED UNTIL AUTUMN

DATE: 1 April 2020
TIME: 0900 – 1645
LOCATION: Warwick Racecourse
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 6.0 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 guidance on condensation and comparables. A post Grenfell update on what Surveyors need to know about fire will be included plus other hot topics, spray foam, drone surveying and new build defects from NHBC

What a surveyor needs to know about fire
Lender requirements
Drones
Spray foam
New build defects
Condensation
Comparables

The 2020 programme can be downloaded here
The cost of the day to include conference proceedings, all refreshments, lunch and a comprehensive delegate pack remains at the value for money price of £120.00 plus VAT = £144.00

CPD essentials CPD days provide:

Best value formal CPD on the market, cheaper than RICS
Minimum of 6.0 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 POSTPONED
2020-04-23 09:00 - 17:00 | Red Lion, Station Rd, Whittlesford, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4NL, United Kingdom
CPD Day for Residential Property Surveyors – EVENT POSTPONED UNTIL AUTUMN

DATE: 23 April 2020
TIME: 0900 – 1645
LOCATION: Red Lion Hotel, Whittlesford, 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 6.0 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 guidance on condensation and comparables. A post Grenfell update on what Surveyors need to know about fire will be included plus other hot topics, spray foam, drone surveying and new build defects from NHBC

What a surveyor needs to know about fire
Lender requirements
Drones
Spray foam
New build defects
Condensation
Comparables

The 2020 programme can be downloaded here
The cost of the day to include conference proceedings, all refreshments, lunch and a comprehensive delegate pack remains at the value for money price of £120.00 plus VAT = £144.00

CPD essentials CPD days provide:

Best value formal CPD on the market, cheaper than RICS
Minimum of 6.0 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

WEBINAR - Getting the most out of Mediation
2020-04-28 09:30 - 10:30 | Online, via Zoom, United Kingdom
Getting the most out of mediation
Date: Tuesday 28 April
Time: 0930 – 1030
Price: £FOC
Onlne via zoom
A talk from Jacqui Joyce, The Property Mediators

Jacqui qualified as a solicitor in 1991 and was a property litigator for over 20 years, firstly at Lovells and latterly as a partner at Thomas Eggar LLP where she was also head of firm wide retail sector.

Jacqui has extensive experience of all types of property disputes and court procedures from the County Court to the then House of Lords. She has acted for major institutions and businesses and also individuals. She has been involved in several reported cases (the largest resulting in a £48million award of damages for her client). Jacqui also worked closely with transactional teams providing advice on due diligence, strategy and dispute avoidance.

Jacqui has been involved in over 300 mediations covering a wide diversity of property issues in both the commercial and residential sectors.
www.thepropertymediators.co.uk
Please book below or send me an email to alison@cpdessentials.co.uk
You will be sent the link to join via zoom the day before

Residential essentials - London POSTPONED
2020-04-30 09:00 | Howdens, One Creechurch Ln,, London, EC3A 5AF, United Kingdom
CPD Day for Residential Property Surveyors – POSTPONED, NEW DATE TO FOLLOW

DATE: 30 April 2020
TIME: 0900 – 1645
LOCATION: Howdens Insurance
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 6.0 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 guidance on condensation and comparables. A post Grenfell update on what Surveyors need to know about fire will be included plus other hot topics, spray foam, drone surveying and new build defects from NHBC

What a surveyor needs to know about fire
Lender requirements
Drones
Spray foam
New build defects
Condensation
Comparables

The 2020 programme can be downloaded here
The cost of the day to include conference proceedings, all refreshments, lunch and a comprehensive delegate pack remains at the value for money price of £120.00 plus VAT = £144.00

CPD essentials CPD days provide:

Best value formal CPD on the market, cheaper than RICS
Minimum of 6.0 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
