Surveying Traditional Brick Buildings

How to inspect and develop a justifiable approach to repairs.

Learn about how brick buildings are formed, what are the typical defects and problems found, and how to report to and advise clients.

Training would suit professionals from a wide variety of disciplines including, surveyors, architects, engineers, archaeologists, contractors, conservation officers.

Typical Programme (Refreshments available throughout the day)

9 to 9:30 - Arrival

9:30 to 10:00 - Guildhall tour.

10:00 to 11:30 - Talk

Talk about the making and use of bricks, as well as typical construction details.

11:30 to 12:30 - Talk

A talk developing on the first session looking at brick building through the ages and the sort of problems that can arise.

12:30 to 14:00 - Lunch and town walk

Lunch followed by a town walk during which there will be discussion about the various buildings we see. Delegates will be free to take photos, sketch, etc.

14:00 to 15:30 - Talk

Talk about typical defects and issues affecting brick buildings. Subject to weather this could take place outside and include a brief look at some nearby buildings from the exterior. 

15:30 to 16:30 - Decision Making

Consideration of how to develop a justifiable approach to repairs.

16:30 to 17:30 - Advising

A look at report writing and advising clients.

17:30 - Close and depart

NOTE

The day will be flexible and I will adjust the day to suit the delegates. As these are small group sessions there will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions and discuss matters that arise during the day.

Qualifies for c. 7 hours CPD