Educating and informing those who own or have an interest in historic buildings is an important part of the service offered by HBAS.

A large element of the work of HBAS is to help overcome the misconceptions, modern myths and general lack of knowledge that surrounds historic buildings, whether these are listed or not. Much of this general lack of knowledge concerns how to work in an appropriate manner to maintain a building’s fabric and character.

Our education and training has the object of widening the knowledge base of those dealing with historic buildings and landscapes to ensure proper and appropriate methods of conservation and restoration. It also provides current background thought and philosophy on the subject.

Seminars and training courses are offered on both general and specialist subjects such as:

• What is an historic building?
• dating techniques
• development analysis
• construction methods and materials
• Considerations when buying an historic building]
• importance of surveys
• funding
• pre-purchase appraisal
• measured survey
• Living with an historic building
• maintenance methods and techniques
• energy conservation
• historic internal design appreciation
• Converting / restoring and extending an historic building
• understanding what is being dealt with
• measured and other surveys
• planning constraints
• construction methods and materials
• Financials, VAT and Insurance
• various subjects
• offered in conjunction with FIAS organisations
• Technical days – specialist in-depth subjects
• Specialist events for professionals (CPD)
• Energy conservation
• Flood damage prevention and alleviation

Where possible these events will be tailored to reflect the differences in regional building styles and methods or specific topics / subjects.

For more information on upcoming events click here.

Information will be provided through:

• An ever expanding FAQ section that will include generic items derived from the specialist question and answers service used by HBAS subscribing members
• Carefully considered responses to direct enquiries from our subscribing members to deliver the specialist information required to meet their particular needs
• Periodic newsletters circulated to members
• Specialist information sheets made available to members
• Notification of Events, such as meetings, exhibitions, and other activities covering matters related to the historic built environment