Builders & Professionals

The SPAB aims to assist building conservation professionals by providing training schemes, courses and CPD technical events, technical advice and publications. 


TECHNICAL ADVICE & PUBLICATIONS:
For free building conservation advice, telephone the SPAB Technical Advice Line on 0207 456 0916.
Books, technical pamphlets and information sheets are available to purchase online.


COURSES & TRAINING:
The SPAB Repair of Old Buildings Course has been run since 1950, and welcomes architects, surveyors, planners, buildings archaeologists, structural engineers, conservation officers, builders, craftspeople and other building conservation professionals.  This course of lectures and visits is held in the spring and autumn of each year.  

Masterclasses and Technical Events are held throughout the year - check our events listing for updates and more information.

Please note: the following upcoming events are now FULLY BOOKED
- please contact the Courses Organiser if you are interested in these courses.
14 - 19 May Spring Repair of Old Buildings Course
29 May 'Planning for the Future' Technical Afternoon
25 October 'Repair of Gauged Arches' Brickwork Masterclass

Our Technical Events are recognised by the IHBC for CPD.

The SPAB offers two training schemes for professionals:
• the nine month Lethaby Scholarship for early career architects, building surveyors and structural engineers; and
• the six month William Morris Craft Fellowship for early career, qualified building craftpeople. 


CONTACT US:
Email us or telephone 0207 377 1644 for more information about SPAB courses and training.


   Repair Course site visit Lethaby ScholarQuarry visitPractical training


 

Technical Days

An Introduction to Historic Paint Technology

Price: £100.00 (VAT Exempt)
 

Damp Issues - Causes and Current Thinking

Price: £50.00 (VAT Exempt)