38 C O N T E X T 1 3 4 : M A Y 2 0 1 4 TESTING AND CONSULTANCY Partnering, Innovation & Excellence Consultants face new and complex challenges in construction. BRE Testing & Consultancy can help you innovate and excel in this demanding environment. For more information: 01923 664200 BRE, Bucknalls Lane, Garston, Watford WD25 9XX F: 01923 664010 E: construction@bre.co.uk www.bre.co.uk MASTERS DEGREES AT UK’s NUMBER-ONE FOR ARCHITECTURE (The Times Good University Guide 2013) Taking place within the world heritage city of Bath the courses may be taken over one year full time, two years part time or by individual units for CPD. The courses provide vocational training within an academic framework. CONSERVATION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS (MSc/Postgraduate Diploma) Teaching units include: structural conservation; materials, construction and skills; history and theory (classical architecture and the philosophy of conservation) and the law relating to conservation and heritage management. Architects, engineers, surveyors, conservation officers, art historians and suitably-qualified candidates from other fields with first degree or equivalent are eligible. CONSERVATION OF HISTORIC GARDENS AND CULTURAL LANDSCAPES Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, CPD This programme is unique in the UK and equips you with key analytical and practical skills and grounding in the theory and practice of designed and cultural landscape conservation and management. It offers an interdisciplinary and cross-functional perspective, integrating Conservation and Management studies within a broader understanding of History and Theory; Survey and Assessment and The Legislative Framework, taught by top professionals in the field. Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering Bath BA2 7AY Tel 01225 386447/01225 386252 Email: fac-eng-pgt-admissions@lists.bath.ac.uk Contact Graduate School Admissions 171 Anerley Road, London SE20 8EF T0208 778 1100E info@paxtonrestoration.co.uk www.paxtonrestoration.co.uk Paxton Restoration Ltd Extensive experience with historic buildings, commercial and residential projects from £1,000–£50,000, including easing and adjusting windows, remedial repairs, draught proofing and installing narrow profile double glazed units in existing windows. Paxton also offers high quality painting and decorating, are Dulux Select Accredited and backed by the Government’s Trust Mark Scheme meaning all decorating works are covered by a two year insurance backed guarantee. Sash window refurbishment and replacement of box frames and sash pairs in Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian period buildings. Courses in the repair and conservation of historic buildings At the heart of the South Downs National Park in West Sussex, the Weald & Downland Open Air Museum offers a wide range of day schools, longer courses and two Masters programmes in Building Conservation and Timber Building Conservation, validated by the University of York. timber framed buildings • historic building conservation • timber science • brick, lime, flint & terracotta • timber framing from scratch • windows, interior finishes & paint • metalwork • thatch and straw • vernacular architecture series Now recruiting for MSc programmes beginning Autumn 2014 For further details please contact the adult learning team 01243 811021, email courses@wealddown.co.uk www.wealddown.co.uk IHBC members receive a 10% reduction on short courses
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