Culture and heritage
Heritage properties require specialist attention, often being subject to unique management and planning circumstances.
Our specialist teams offer expertise in the repair, maintenance, alteration and conversion of Listed and historic buildings. The services we provide encompass the full range of conservation work ranging from planning work and detailing schemes to the finished product.
To comply with the necessary legislation surrounding such buildings, the teams provide solutions which balance the historical element of the building with legislation compliance, providing the most practical solution.
Key services include:
- historic building surveys
- condition surveys
- historic research, inspection, recording and architectural analysis and assessments
- general inspections, advice and reports
- detailed photographic, descriptive and drawn records
- feasibility studies
- Listed building and conservation area consent applications and supporting statements
- design and specification, including alterations, extensions and new build structure in conservation settings
- contract administration and project management
- preparation of conservation plans and manuals
- advice on the Disability Discrimination Act and its application to historic buildings