IHBC Scotland Branch CPD: Engineering in the context of traditional buildings and designated heritage assets, with Ian Humee

Date & Time: Wednesday 22 May 10.00-16.30

Venue: Bellfield Church, 16B Bellfield Street, Portobello, Edinburgh, EH15 2BP www.bellfield.scot
There is a frequent bus service, number 26 from Waterloo Place, near Waverley Station. Allow 30 minutes.

Looking at conservation philosophy from a structural engineering viewpoint, how structures work, considering ways of avoiding structural interventions, problems to look for, when to worry /not to worry and some ways of dealing with structural problems. Participants will better understand problems faced by structural engineers but also be able to spot when heavy handed solutions are being proposed.
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Ian Hume is a conservation accredited structural engineer. Ian worked for English Heritage for 22 years, 10 of them as Head of the Conservation Engineering Branch. Following this Ian was a sole practitioner consultant for over 10 years..

Please book with Scotland@IHBC.org.uk