SPAB courses ideal for CPD

A The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings product story

Edited by the Buildingtalk editorial team Mar 8, 2007

The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings technical courses are ideal for CPD (continued professional development).

The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings technical courses are ideal for CPD (continued professional development).

Wednesday March 21st: DDA and Old Buildings.

1.30pm GBP40 How can access for disabled people be provided sympathetically? Changing attitudes and legislation are leading to a greater number of schemes to adapt old buildings to allow improved access.

This event will provide practical guidance on possible ways of meeting these often conflicting demands.

Venue: SPAB HQ, 37 Spital Square, London E1.

Telephone: 0207 456 0906.

Thursday March 29th: Energy Efficiency, Sustainability and Old Buildings.

9am GBP100 (venue Chantry House.

Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire) * How can you insulate a 'breathing' building without simply creating a warm but damp interior? * Do you really understand the implications of Part L of the Building Regulations? The whole issue of energy conservation is highly topical, particularly given the recent changes to the Building Regulations and the introduction of Energy Performance Certificates.

SPAB's Technical panel has recently been considering the complex issue involved, including the alterations it be reasonable to make to old buildings and how these might be achieved in practice.

This event provides an opportunity to share the latest thinking with a wider audience - both those working in the historic buildings field and the owners of old properties.