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Conservation Accreditation: Project Approach Example
At the start of the year, David Johnson finally gained his accreditation in conservation architecture with the RIAS. Wondering how…
Historic Buildings Dance: How Time And Weather Change Buildings
I am a fan of analogies. I use them all the time. I see them as very handy to illustrate…
Project Reflections : 1 Grosvenor Crescent
This once magnificent Victorian townhouse had been for many years the headquarters of the Land Tribunal (Land Court). As a…
Building Surveys
What is it? The term “survey” meaning an inspection of a building followed by a report is peculiar to Britain…
The History Of Project Management And How We Incorporate These Skills
What Project Management Looked Like Before The Term Existed One of my great uncles was a Brigadier General in the…
Symbolism in modern church architecture
I recently finished reading Theology in Stone by Richard Kieckhefer (read my review here). It explores four key aspects of…
Creative Architecture – The Rationalisation of Whimsy
I set myself quite a challenge with such a ridiculously pretentious title, but it got stuck in my head. Even…
Why Church Buildings Are Shaped Like They Are
One of the things that fascinates me about church buildings is not just the raw architecture but also what it…
Dilapidations and Disputes – How a Surveyor can Help
Dilapidations and disputes over repair obligations are often one of the most problematic areas with regard to leasehold premises. Landlords…
Life of a Building Surveyor – Part 5
When working beyond the central belt, it is not uncommon to find yourself passing large country estates. These estates and…
The Eco-Friendly Principle We use for Old and New Building Projects
Having recently read a few Philip Hesketh books, an anecdote of his about a fountain pen made me think about…
When a Newly Built Chapel Becomes a Place of Worship
On a construction project, completion is marked in various ways – by certifying Practical Completion, the local authority accepting the…
