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Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 19 February 2008
TRADA recycling historic buildings
TRADA is staging a new seminar, Recycling Historic Buildings, in the converted Dean Clough Mill in Halifax.
The programme has been devised by Dr John Williams, recently appointed Business Development Manager of the Site-based Services division of TRADA Technology He said, 'The UK's historic buildings form part of our national treasure and our built environment
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 5 Sep 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Given that 'sustainability' is one of the main buzzwords climbing the construction industry agenda, what better act of recycling is there than re-using and regenerating existing buildings and materials?' The day's programme - including a guided tour of Dean Clough Mill - will present some of the challenges and solutions that developing these buildings can unearth, he added.
'We are aiming to give practical advice, to help project managers avoid delay to the critical path of developments and to give delegates an understanding of how significant cost savings can be achieved, for example by keeping interventions to a minimum and reusing materials wherever possible.' Dr Williams will give a seminar on Assessing the condition and strength of historic timber using non-destructive techniques.
His fellow speakers are:.
* Stuart Mills and Alasdair Beal of Thomasons Civil, Structural and Consulting Engineers, on 'Structural refurbishment of historic buildings'.
* Paul Bennett-Hughes of specialist engineering, materials and environmental consultants STATS on 'It's not just bricks and mortar.
The importance of assessing the structural fabric of historic buildings'.
* Peter Barker, Senior Technical Consultant, Chiltern International Fire on 'Fire safety challenges and solutions for historic buildings'.
Recycling Historic Buildings, in the beautifully converted Dean Clough Mill in Halifax on 16th April 2008.
The events are aimed at developers, local authority conservation officers, architects, structural engineers, heritage consultants and specialist contractors.
The delegate fee is GBP120.00 + VAT per person.
For more information or to book a place please email ncannings@trada.co.uk or visit www.trada.co.uk/tradainthenorth.
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