TY  - BOOK
AU  - McCaig,Iain
AU  - Abrey,Graham
ED  - English Heritage.
TI  - Conservation basics
T2  - Practical building conservation
SN  - 9780754645511  (hbk.)
U1  - 363.69 22
PY  - 2013///
CY  - London
PB  - Ashgate, English Heritage
KW  - Historic buildings
KW  - Conservation and restoration
KW  - Handbooks, manuals, etc
KW  - Law and legislation
KW  - England
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (pages 360-370) and index
N2  - a This book provides a summary of the historic evolution of pedagogical approaches to building conservation. It details the legislative frameworks and their impact on the historic environment, discusses the various actors involved along with their roles and responsibilities and examines how conservation policies are implemented.; Conservation Basics examines the evolving theories and principles that underpin building conservation in England in the 21st century, and looks at their application in practice. The process of conservation planning for the maintenance and repair of historic buildings and places is described in detail, and is illustrated through case studies. Topics include understanding and assessment, surveys and recording, ecological considerations, planning and managing maintenance and repair programmes, risk management, specifying works, and contract procurement
ER  -