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CIOB Building Conservation Certification Scheme with English Heritage, the National Trust, Historic Scotland & Cadw
25 Jun 2017
CIOB Building Conservation Certification Scheme News
CIOB develops certification in conservation to help specialists gain recognition for their expertise
Following growing demand for ?certified? conservation specialists the Chartered Institute of Building has today launched the CIOB Building Conservation Certification Scheme.
With 25% of the UK?s building stock pre-1919 most construction professionals will work on historic buildings at some point during their career, which makes it vital in the public interest to have the right skills and competencies recognised. The scheme which has been developed in consultation with English Heritage, the National Trust, Historic Scotland and Cadw (the Welsh Government?s historic environment service), has been established for conservation specialists to gain recognition for their expertise and as a pathway for the next generation of specialists.
?We need to hold onto our past and treasure it?, said Rebecca Thompson CIOB President. She added: ?Globally, people look to the UK for leadership on the art and science of conservation. We have a huge stock of old buildings that need to be maintained, adapted, restored and conserved and we must ensure that the industry has the right skills and tha...