Building conservation

Here are some selected links you might like to try.

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Architects Accredited in Building Conservation (AABC)
The AABC publishes a searchable Register of architects accredited for their knowledge and experience in the care and conservation of historic or listed buildings.
http://www.aabc-register.co.uk/|

Association of Preservation Trusts (APT)
The Association of Preservation Trusts is the membership organisation for building preservation trusts (BPTs). Includes information on BPTs.
http://www.heritage.co.uk|

Building Conservation
UK site on building conservation information, including articles by leading authorities, contact details for companies, organisations, products and materials, details of courses, etc.
http://www.buildingconservation.com/|

Buildings at Risk Register for Scotland
The Buildings at Risk Register for Scotland is maintained by the Scottish Civic Trust on behalf of Historic Scotland, and provides information on properties of architectural or historic merit throughout Scotland that are considered to be at risk. The site can be searched or browsed by administrative area.
http://www.buildingsatrisk.org.uk/BAR/|

Conservation Register
The Conservation Register provides a searchable database of accredited conservator-restorers in the UK and Ireland, plus guidance on choosing and working with a conservator, conservation reports, the conservation of churches and their contents, and tips on caring for art, antiques and decorative features of buildings.
http://www.conservationregister.com/index.asp|

European Heritage Network
The European Heritage Network (HEREIN) is a permanent information system of the Council of Europe linking European governmental departments responsible for cultural heritage conservation. It helps in implementing and monitoring the European conventions on the architectural and archaeological heritage.
http://www.european-heritage.net/|

Historic Buildings Fire Research Database (FReD)
This database has been set up to enable all those responsible in any capacity for historic buildings to share information on fire safety matters. It is not designed to contain research technical reports, but does allow you to identify contact points for current as well as completed projects to enable you to liaise with others involved in your area of interest.
http://fred.english-heritage.org.uk/|

Historic Environment Local Management (HELM)
The HELM website is a fully accessible one-stop-shop for historic environment guidance and information. It contains the latest English Heritage publications, information on training events, useful web links and news. There are searchable databases of good practice case studies and of local authority historic environment publications.
http://www.helm.org.uk/|

Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC)
The Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) is the professional institute which represents conservation professionals in the public and private sectors in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
http://www.ihbc.org.uk/|

International Network for Traditional Building, Architecture & Urbanism (INTBAU)
INTBAU is a world wide organisation dedicated to the support of traditional building, the maintenance of local character and the creation of better places to live. Includes information on INTBAU projects, news, essays and reviews, and email groups.
http://www.intbau.org/|

Masonry Conservation Research Group
Gives lists of publications and useful links, and specifies the areas currently being researched by the Group.
http://www2.rgu.ac.uk/schools/mcrg/mcrghome.htm|

Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB)
SPAB is the largest, oldest and most technically expert national pressure group fighting to save old buildings from decay, demolition and damage. Includes technical advice and articles.
http://www.spab.org.uk/|

Urban Conservation Glossary
An extensive dictionary of architectural terms used in building conservation work. Includes some photos and illustrations.
http://www.trp.dundee.ac.uk/research/glossary/glossary.html|

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