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Crenellated Arts specializes in illustration and digital interpretation services for the arts and heritage sectors in the UK, offering tailored solutions for building conservation professionals, homeowners, and enthusiasts. Their mission is to preserve, celebrate, and reimagine the rich architectural and cultural heritage of the UK through innovative visual storytelling. By blending artistry with historical accuracy, the company supports projects that require engaging, detailed visuals to bring historic structures, sites, and narratives to life.
At the core of Crenellated Arts’ offerings are bespoke illustrations and reconstructions of historic buildings and environments. These creations range from detailed technical drawings and watercolour renderings to immersive digital reconstructions. With a deep understanding of architectural heritage and conservation principles, the company ensures that each illustration is both visually compelling and meticulously accurate. Their work often serves as a key resource for conservation reports, restoration projects, and public education campaigns.
In addition to static illustrations, Crenellated Arts provides digital interpretation services designed to enhance engagement with historic sites and narratives. Using cutting-edge tools such as 3D modeling, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR), they create interactive experiences that allow users to explore reconstructed spaces or visualize changes over time. These tools are invaluable for museums, heritage sites, and educational programs, offering audiences a dynamic way to connect with history.
Crenellated Arts also supports private homeowners and enthusiasts by delivering customized illustrations and interpretive materials for historic homes and gardens. Whether documenting the restoration of a Georgian townhouse or illustrating the original layout of a medieval estate, the company helps clients understand and showcase the historical significance of their properties. These services include creating house histories, interpretive signage, and artistic renderings suitable for personal collections or public display.
Ultimately, Crenellated Arts serves as a bridge between the past and present, making history accessible and engaging for a wide range of audiences. Their work celebrates the UK’s architectural heritage while providing practical tools and resources for its preservation. With a commitment to artistry, authenticity, and innovation, Crenellated Arts stands out as a trusted partner for anyone passionate about understanding and preserving historic spaces.
The Centre for Building Conservation Studies (CBCS) is a UK-based institution dedicated to advancing the field of building conservation through comprehensive education and hands-on training. Established in 2019, CBCS aims to become a central hub for learning and discovery in building surveying and conservation. Their mission is to make conservation accessible to everyone by offering specialised courses and training sessions led by established experts, emphasizing practical experience and the application of the latest conservation philosophies and technologies.
CBCS offers a diverse range of courses tailored to various experience levels, from undergraduates and homeowners to industry professionals. Their programs include informative Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions and Level 6 Diplomas in Building Surveying and Building Conservation. These diplomas are designed to provide participants with the skills necessary to conduct surveys of residential, commercial, ecclesiastical, and industrial buildings, as well as to work in property development, heritage sectors, and construction projects. The curriculum covers a wide range of building ages, types, uses, and conditions, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the field.
A distinctive feature of CBCS's programs is the inclusion of practical experience through site visits and hands-on tasks. Participants attend the Building Conservation Summer School and engage in international study trips to explore historic sites and contemporary conservation challenges. For instance, in 2025, the Building Surveying Diploma includes a trip to Copenhagen, while the Building Conservation Diploma offers a visit to Bucharest. These experiences are designed to provide real-world insights into the complexities of building conservation on a global scale.
CBCS is also developing a dedicated learning center in a Grade II Listed Building in Gosport, Hampshire. This former Royal Navy property is being transformed into a vibrant community space for heritage skills training, arts, and culture. The facility will offer training in various traditional building skills, including roofing, lime work, carpentry, oak framing, stone masonry, and straw bale construction. This initiative underscores CBCS's commitment to preserving traditional craftsmanship and promoting sustainable conservation practices.
For building conservation professionals, homeowners, and enthusiasts, CBCS provides an invaluable resource for gaining practical skills, professional qualifications, and a deeper understanding of historic building conservation. Their flexible approach, combining online learning, classroom instruction, and practical site visits, ensures accessibility and affordability. By fostering a passion for conservation and offering hands-on experience, CBCS equips individuals with the knowledge and confidence to care for and preserve historic buildings effectively.
Triskele Heritage is a UK-based organization dedicated to the conservation, restoration, and celebration of historic buildings and landscapes. With a mission to bridge the gap between traditional craftsmanship and modern conservation practices, Triskele Heritage provides tailored services that empower building conservation professionals, homeowners, and heritage enthusiasts. The company’s work reflects a profound respect for cultural heritage, emphasizing sustainable approaches that honor the authenticity and integrity of historic sites.
At the heart of Triskele Heritage’s mission is the belief that historic buildings are not just structures but living legacies that tell the story of communities, craftsmanship, and culture. The company offers a diverse range of services, including specialist consultancy, condition assessments, and bespoke conservation training. These services are designed to equip professionals and enthusiasts with the knowledge and tools needed to preserve historic structures while maintaining compliance with national heritage standards.
For building conservation professionals, Triskele Heritage provides expert guidance on project planning, materials selection, and traditional techniques. The company’s hands-on training workshops are particularly valued, offering opportunities to learn time-honored methods such as lime plastering, stone masonry, and timber conservation. These sessions not only enhance technical expertise but also foster a deeper appreciation of the skills required to maintain historic buildings.
Homeowners with historic properties benefit from Triskele Heritage’s personalized approach to conservation and restoration. Whether addressing specific issues such as damp management or guiding long-term maintenance planning, the team offers practical, sustainable solutions that respect the character and history of the home. Their advice is grounded in a thorough understanding of traditional building materials and methods, ensuring that interventions are both effective and sympathetic to the property’s heritage.
Triskele Heritage also serves as an invaluable resource for heritage enthusiasts, hosting lectures, community engagement programs, and curated site visits that bring the stories of historic buildings to life. Through these initiatives, the company aims to inspire a wider audience to value and engage with the UK’s rich architectural legacy. In everything they do, Triskele Heritage combines technical expertise with a genuine passion for heritage, making them a trusted partner for anyone invested in preserving the past.
The Victorian Society in the UK is a leading authority dedicated to the preservation and appreciation of Victorian and Edwardian architecture and design. Founded in 1958, its mission is to protect the rich architectural and cultural heritage from the 1837–1914 period, which saw some of the most innovative and iconic building styles in British history. By raising awareness of the historical and aesthetic significance of these structures, the Society plays a pivotal role in ensuring their survival for future generations.
For building conservation professionals, the Victorian Society offers an invaluable resource, providing expert advice and access to comprehensive research and case studies. Through its work with local authorities, heritage bodies, and property developers, the Society influences planning decisions, ensuring that listed buildings and conservation areas are safeguarded. Its publications, such as The Victorian magazine, and detailed reports on architectural conservation issues, are essential tools for professionals in the field.
Homeowners of Victorian and Edwardian properties benefit significantly from the Society's expertise. The organization provides guidance on sympathetic restoration and maintenance practices, ensuring that the architectural integrity and original features of these homes are preserved. Through workshops, seminars, and a network of specialist contacts, the Society empowers owners to make informed decisions about their properties while enhancing their understanding of their historical value.
Enthusiasts of Victorian and Edwardian design can engage with the Society’s vibrant program of events and activities. These include guided tours, lectures by leading historians, and exclusive access to buildings of interest. The Society’s advocacy campaigns also provide opportunities for individuals to actively contribute to the preservation of endangered sites. Membership offers enthusiasts a deeper connection to the rich history of this period, fostering a community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for architectural heritage.
The Victorian Society is more than just a conservation body; it is a movement that celebrates the beauty and significance of Victorian and Edwardian architecture. By combining advocacy, education, and expert advice, it provides a comprehensive platform for conservation professionals, homeowners, and enthusiasts alike. Through its tireless efforts, the Society ensures that the architectural treasures of the 19th and early 20th centuries remain a source of inspiration and pride for all.
As well as our specialist manufacture and supply service, we also have an in-house building conservation team specialising in both traditional construction and eco builds. Our staff are committed to ensuring that you get the best service and advice available. We specialise in the supply of traditional, natural and sustainable building and decorating products for all types of buildings.
Our aim is to encourage people to protect not only their investment in a property, but also more broadly the architectural heritage and skills that it represents. We understand that a business such as ours depends on giving our customers the finest quality at competitive prices. We’ve expanded rapidly over the last 25 years and now occupy five warehouses at our Devon base from where we carry out the main aspects to our business.
Natural & Sustainable Building & Decorating Products - We supply our comprehensive range of traditional, natural and sustainable building and decorating products to builders, conservation specialists and home owners throughout the UK.
Whether it’s a cottage or a castle we pride ourselves on our service and offer full technical support and friendly advice. Projects supplied include The Royal Opera House, Windsor Castle, Ashton Court and Spitalfields Historic Buildings Trust. We supply direct to customers as well as through builders merchants and specialist outlets throughout the UK.
We provide a comprehensive information service on the use of our products.
Specialist Contractors - Our Conservation Team specialise in the repair and renovation of traditional buildings. We have an extensive portfolio of work undertaken and recommendations from clients.
Conservation Repair Consultants - We advise on appropriate repair techniques and specifications for traditional buildings.
Practical Skills and Training Courses - CPD Seminars. Mike Wye have a huge amount of experience and we are keen to pass on our knowledge. We therefore offer free CPD seminars to professionals involved in specifying for traditional or low carbon/eco projects. All practical skills courses have been cancelled for 2021 due to Covid-19 and will be reviewed for 2022.
Bates Zambelli Chartered Architects, is the central part of Bates Zambelli Limited, a company that offers many professional building procurement services under the trading styles of BZ Consulting and BZ Conservation. These include planning consultancy, historic building conservation and repair, development advice, party wall negotiations and health and safety CDM co-ordination. The breadth of services we offer not only provide the convenience and economies of a one stop shop for our clients but their multiple perspectives can enable us to find procurement solutions that may not otherwise be apparent.
Bates Zambelli Chartered Architects incorporated in 2000, arising from the Practice STS Bates Architects founded in 1991. Sherry Bates and Alessandro Zambelli are its sole and founding directors. Both Sherry and Alessandro are registered with the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
BZ Conservation - BZ Conservation is the dedicated historic buildings division of Bates Zambelli Limited, a firm of Chartered Architects incorporated in 2000 and arising from STS Bates Architects, a practice founded in 1991. Sherry Bates and Alessandro Zambelli are the sole and founding directors of Bates Zambelli Limited. Sherry is an inspecting architect for the Oxford and St Albans dioceses. He is also an associate member of the Ecclesiastical Architect's and Surveyors Association (EASA).
As a practice, Bates Zambelli is interested in architecture as a cultural endeavour as much as a profession. Both principals have a background in teaching architecture at university and are interested in the history and theory of the subject. We remain engaged in current debates relating to architectural theory and practice. Although the design of new buildings lies at the core of what we do, it is our architectural position that building conservation skills are vital to the architect in the UK today, as so much new building involves historic buildings or sites adjacent to them. Moreover historic buildings and building techniques have much to teach us that is relevant to new design work.
Established in 1993, we are an ambitious practice that has built an experienced team of people who deliver high quality and significant projects. We invest heavily in software, equipment, and training to help us achieve excellence in design and the delivery of projects. We are very proud of our work, and would like to develop and grow further.
Our belief that engineering design should be approached with passion as well as precision has led to award-winning buildings in a wide range of fields. We aim to create ingenious but appropriate designs, in close partnership with client and design team. Creativity is essential, tempered with experience and knowledge. We are not afraid of innovation. One of our particular strengths is pro-activity and awareness, anticipating situations so that they can be dealt with satisfactorily.
Our experience of construction is wide, with the emphasis on quality as well as scale. We aim to deliver a product that sets a high standard in technique and design, representing best value. We have very strict QA systems and everything produced by our office is independently checked; we work as a team, and we support each other in our endeavours. Our quality management systems are ISO 9001: 2015 registered and certified by the British Standards Institution.
Recent projects include a major conservation and repair programme at Tadworth Court, Surrey; masonry repair works at University College School, Hampstead; the conservation and development of Slyfield Farmhouse, Surrey, and South Ormsby Hall in Lincolnshire; advising the Strelka Institute, Moscow, on the development of Zaryadye Park, adjacent to Red Square and the Kremlin World Heritage Site; advising on the conservation of Listed buildings at Harrow School; masonry conservation work at Wiston House, Sussex; an assessment of the proposed Liverpool Waters docklands World Heritage Site; the repair of Westminster Abbey Chapter House and of defence outworks at Dover Castle, both for Historic England, and the reconstruction of the Leptis Magna Ruins in the Royal Park at Windsor Great Park, for the Crown Estate. He is the Inspecting Architect to 6 London churches.
We repair and adapt historic buildings, survey and prepare conservation strategies for churches, listed buildings, historic sites, townscapes, Scheduled Ancient Monuments and World Heritage Sites.
Barry Stow is a member of the International Council on Monuments and Sites, the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings and the Ecclesiastical Architects and Surveyors Association. Barry Stow is also a consultant to Marcus Beale Architects.
Barr & Grosvenor Ltd is a Wolverhampton-based family run foundry & machine shop manufacturing precision quality products to customers specifications for use in all applications. We can trace our history back to 1853 with a product range exported worldwide.
The company has three areas of specialism:
-We have gained an enviable reputation for our skills in architectural conservation work throughout the country.
-We are able to produce specialised castings in iron, brass, bronze and other white metals often without the need for new pattern work.
-We are the largest weights manufacturer in the UK manufacturing and supplying weights in all classes from 1 mg - 1 tonne (www.weightmanufacturer.co.uk).
The multi-skilled team is headed by Managing Director / Conservator Keith Barley and Creative Director / Artist Helen Whittaker and based in our purpose-built stained glass studio in York.
We take an individually tailored approach to each project, developed in consultation with our clients; whether devising conservation strategies for historic glass, creating striking new designs to commission or producing period style plain glazing from our ‘Barley Bent’ range.
As accredited conservators we offer advice, produce reports and undertake work on secular and ecclesiastical buildings throughout the UK. We adhere to industry standards of health and safety, with employees PASMA trained in mobile scaffolding and carrying Construction Skills Certificate Scheme (CSCS) cards.
Our projects include new builds and refurbishment in the educational, commercial, housing and health sectors as well as repair, conservation and restoration of historic listed buildings, churches and ancient monuments. We also have a specialist insurance repairs division that works closely with leading insurance companies, specialist loss adjusters and engineers to repair structural faults in buildings.
We pride ourselves on attention to detail and the quality of the works carried out.
As a principal contractor we cover every aspect of the project; whether it be a new build or a restoration. Our projects often benefit from our in-house joinery and stone masonry workshops. Our joinery workshop offers a full design and manufacture service of bespoke joinery and furniture, woodcarving and architectural timber work, whilst our stone masons provide specialist stone cleaning and stone carving.
Bakers are widely known for their expertise on historic and listed properties; interestingly many of the methods used in conservation and restoration work remain very similar to those used over a century ago. Recent restoration and alteration projects include works to Westminster Abbey, The Charterhouse in London, Westminster Cathedral and St Pauls Cathedral amongst many other projects.
Abigail Bainbridge - Abigail is a book & paper conservator. She is Associate Lecturer in book conservation at West Dean College and teaches Advanced Bookbinding and Intermediate Bookbinding at Morley College. She occasionally teaches short courses as well, including at the London Centre for Book Arts and Women’s Studio Workshop (NY). She has taught conservation science at Camberwell College of Arts and worked as a conservator at Columbia University and Paper Dragon Books (NYC). She has an MA (distinction) in Conservation Studies from West Dean on research into selective discolouration of 17th-century paper, and a BFA in printmaking and art history with highest honours from the Maryland Institute College of Art.
Abigail is an accredited member of the Institute of Conservation and has served on its Book & Paper Group for 6 years, currently as Chair.
Tristram Bainbridge - Tristram is a furniture conservator specialising in Asian lacquer. He has been a furniture conservator at the Victoria and Albert Museum since 2011. He is Associate Tutor for the furniture conservation programme at West Dean College and has lectured in conservation at City and Guilds of London Art School and Camberwell College of Arts. He has an MA in Conservation Studies from West Dean College and a BA Hons in History of Art from the Courtauld Institute.
Tristram is an accredited member of Icon, serving on the Furniture & Wood Group committee, and is a trustee of the Anna Plowden Trust.
Looking for work? We regularly work with freelancers and keep a list of people to call on when we have big projects—drop us a line with your CV, a reference and your availability if you want to be considered for the list. We also periodically host internships and short work placements.
UNIQUE APPROACH - Fundamental to the success of the services we provide and the projects we deliver is our ability to balance cost awareness and professional management with innovative, high quality design. Above all we put our clients at the heart of all we do, ensuring we remain focussed on their requirements, aspirations and commercial targets from the outset.
BM TRADA exists to help make certain that the materials, products and processes that we test, inspect and certify for our customers are always safe, quality, compliant and fit for purpose. What we ultimately deliver is Certainty to those sectors where failure in service is simply not an option.
Our Origins
BM TRADA has a long history and heritage that we are justifiably proud of and we can trace our origins back over 80 years to 1934.
We are a global testing, inspection and certification company that delivers critical services in materials testing, product qualification testing, inspection and certification to the Fire and Building Products marketplace, where failure in service is simply not an option.
Everything BM TRADA does is designed to help our customers to develop better products and processes; get their products to market on time; save time and money; and minimize the risk associated with product and process development as well as product production.
Our purpose as a business is a simple one. To help our customers to make certain that all of the materials, products and processes we test, inspect and certify for them, regardless of the industry sectors they operate in, are always safe in their end application; are of marketable quality; are compliant with all relevant standards and industry regulations; and are ultimately fit for purpose.
In 1934, a forerunner of what later became the Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA) was set up, its mission, to promote the use of wood in construction in the face of a growth in the use of alternative materials.
60 years later in the mid 1990s and following a management buyout of TRADA’s operating companies, the testing, inspection and certification services were grouped together under the three brands, BM TRADA Certification, Chiltern International Fire and TRADA Technology.
In 2013, these three businesses came together and rebranded as BM TRADA, part of an exercise to clearly position the organization as a single leading international Testing, Inspection and Certification business.
In 2015, BM TRADA was acquired by Exova, which itself was subsequently acquired by Element Materials Technology.
Today BM TRADA is part of the Element Group, a global network of more than 6,000 engaged experts, operating out of over 200 laboratories, located in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia.
We are the fastest growing testing, inspection, certification and calibration business in the world.
We respond to the demands of this dynamic and ever-changing planet with cross discipline design thinking which spans all of life’s activities. Our union with Nippon Koei creates a global architecture, engineering and design practice which fuses placemaking and user-centred design with large scale infrastructure skills.
Our vision is to be the world’s leading integrated architecture, engineering and design firm, delivering world class solutions which enhance the communities they serve.
"Whether you intend to construct a new building(s), expand your current site, adapt an existing structure or evaluate an investment opportunity, it makes sense to consult a professional who shares your aspirations"
Are you a commercial client?
- Heritage Consultants are experts in development history and phasing, and can help achieve sensitive adaptation and reuse of historic sites and buildings.
- Heritage consultants can assess the heritage value of a site (including the eligibility for statutory listing) and scope out capacity for redevelopment and extension.
- Heritage Consultants can act as advocates for development at sensitive sites, drafting the necessary specialist reports, and leading negotiations with Local Authority conservation officers.
- Heritage consultants can guide design development from the outset to bolster your prospects of planning approval.
Are you a domestic client?
- A Heritage Consultant can research the architectural history of your property and identify features of special interest.
- A Heritage Consultant can advise which works do and do not require approval by the Local Authority.
- A Heritage Consultant can help ensure your design will secure listed building consent and help your architect produce the right drawings.
- A Heritage Consultant can help you regularise any unauthorised work to your listed building which you may have carried out or inherited.
To celebrate ATLAS’ 75th Anniversary, ATLAS has launched a video which takes you through 75 years of ATLAS history. ATLAS compares landmarks in its history to worldwide events, including when England won the World Cup!
ATLAS works with a range of key stakeholders including the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), British Standards Institution (BSI), Build UK, and Access Industry Forum (AIF) to influence decisions, raise standards and shape the business environment for the benefit of its members.
With Unite the Union, ATLAS operates a National Joint Council which agrees terms and conditions for the industry’s workforce. With CITB, it created and supports a dedicated industry Training Group (the Steeplejack and Lightning Protection Training Group (SLPTG)) to provide training and qualifications tailored to the needs of the industry, including apprenticeship programmes offering a formal training route for new entrants.
Originally formed as the National Federation of Master Steeplejacks & Lightning Conductor Engineers (NFMS&LCE) in 2003, the organisation became ATLAS. With an established track record, ATLAS is unrivalled when it comes to providing experience in lightning protection and specialist access solutions, with members leading the way in health and safety, technical innovation and training and skills.
Membership has now been extended to include a comprehensive range of specialist domestic services in: subsidence repair and underpinning, retrofit basement construction and engineered foundation solutions.
Contractor wishing to join ASUC must first undergo a technical, health & safety, insurance and financial audit and make a commitment to prescribed safety procedures. Non contracting companies and consultants may also apply using the appropriate forms.
Publications, including ASUC’s three Guideline documents on: Basements, Structural Repairs, and Underpinning & Mini Piling Operations, are available to download free from the publications page.
Speak to the experts before you start any project involving basement construction, engineered foundations, underpinning, or structural repairs.
Can we afford to lose this precious inheritance because of unsympathetic, unsuitable and out-of-scale development? Surely every effort must be made to preserve the essential character of these towns and villages for future generations. Their conservation is far more than a local matter. It touches the whole population, as well as visitors from all over the world. Indeed, the attractiveness of Britain’s historic towns and villages is an impor tant economic asset as well as an environmental issue. Our concern is for the buildings, many of them listed, in their setting in the countryside, and for maintaining the harmony of materials, design and scale which form the overall character of each place. There must be care for detail – shop fronts and signs, window-frames and doors as well as street furniture which fit the local scene and add to, rather than detract from its harmony.
Unlike national bodies and regional authorities, which have wider responsibilities, ASHTAV, through the lo cal societies, groups and councils which are our members, possesses a wealth of local knowledge and commit ment. Our members, working together with other like-minded organisations are well placed to care for the vast wealth of architecture, history and community life which surrounds them.
We concentrate on the particular needs and concerns of small historic places. We co-ordinate and encourage mutual support amongst our members, facilitating the exchange of experience and expertise and providing opportunities through seminars and lectures for increasing knowledge of conservation issues and the planning process. We also provide a corporate national voice on matters of concern to our members generally.
ASHTAV’s objectives are:
- Uniting Amenity Societies and Groups, Parish and Town Councils in small historic towns and villages in a common effort for the preservation, protection and, where appropriate, sensitive adaptation of their features of historic and public interest.
- Encouraging high standards of architecture and planning.
- Stimulating the public interest and care for the beauty, character and fabric of small historic towns and vil lages in the context of an understanding of the social and economic changes which affect them.
ASHTAV recognises the many social and economic changes affecting town and village life – the growth of industry and tourism, the migration from large towns and cities to the countryside, the decline of traditional agriculture and demographic change. These changes inevitably alter the pattern of life in rural Britain. They cannot be resisted but they should be introduced with respect for existing patterns and values.
New developments can take place with sensitive consultation and respect for the existing scene and community life. Our aim is to ensure that wherever change is thought to be necessary, those whom it most directly affects are equipped to take a full and effective part in the decisions involved.
ASHTAV receives grants from English Heritage and other bodies, but is otherwise self supporting and relies on the commitment and voluntary effort of its members and Fiends.
APT members, who hail from nearly 30 countries, include preservationists, architects, engineers, conservators, consultants, contractors, craftspersons, curators, developers, educators, historians, landscape architects, students, technicians, and other persons directly involved in the application of methods and materials to maintain, conserve, and protect historic structures and sites for future use and appreciation.
The international, interdisciplinary character of APT - with its outstanding publications, conferences, training courses, awards, student scholarships, regional chapters, and technical committees - makes it the premier worldwide network for anyone involved in the field of historic preservation.
APT’s mission is to advance appropriate traditional and new technologies to care for, protect, and promote the longevity of the built environment and to cultivate the exchange of knowledge throughout the international community.
The range of interest of ALGAO members embraces all aspects of the historic environment including archaeology, built environment and historic landscapes. The Association, through the component national associations, and subject and (in England) regional committees, co-ordinates and presents members' views on a wide range of interests.
Armchair knowlege is not enough! AIOA accreditation is your assurance of an adviser whose skill and expertise has been recognised by others in his profession.
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