Heritage Building Restoration CPD
Practical heritage building restoration CPD sessions for architects, building surveyors, conservation consultants, managing agents and property professionals working with listed, historic and traditional buildings.
Heritage Restoration Specialists
Listed & Period Buildings
Traditional Materials
Practical Site Knowledge
CPD Sessions On Heritage Building Restoration
Restoration Team Ltd provides practical CPD-style sessions designed to help construction and property professionals better understand the repair, conservation and long-term maintenance of traditional building fabric.
The session focuses on common external defects found in historic and period buildings, including failed pointing, damaged stonework, brick decay, inappropriate cement repairs, moisture retention, façade staining and movement cracks.
Our aim is to provide useful, site-based knowledge that supports better specification, repair planning and decision-making on sensitive heritage and conservation projects.
CPD Topics Covered
The content can be tailored to suit architects, surveyors, property managers, contractors or project teams.
Traditional Building Fabric
Understanding how older masonry buildings were constructed and why breathable, compatible repair materials are important.
Lime Mortar & Repointing
How lime mortar performs, why cement pointing can cause issues and what to consider when specifying repointing works.
Stone Restoration
Common stone defects, repair options, indents, mortar repairs, surface erosion, staining and conservation-led repair approaches.
Brick Restoration
Brick decay, failed pointing, brick replacement, tuck pointing, crack stitching and sympathetic repair of historic brick façades.
Façade Cleaning
Considerations for DOFF cleaning, ThermaTech cleaning, paint removal, biological growth and pollution staining on heritage buildings.
Specification Risks
Common mistakes in repair schedules, unsuitable materials, over-cleaning, poor detailing and lack of early specialist input.
Learning Outcomes
Attendees will gain practical knowledge that can be applied to surveys, specifications, tender scopes and live restoration projects.
Who The CPD Is For
Designed for professionals involved in heritage, refurbishment, façade repair and external building fabric projects.
Architects
Useful for practices working on listed, period and traditional buildings.
Surveyors
Helpful for condition surveys, defect diagnosis and repair scheduling.
Managing Agents
Supports better maintenance planning and façade repair decision-making.
Contractors
Useful for project teams pricing or delivering heritage restoration works.
Session Format
Sessions can be delivered to suit your team, project or professional audience.
45–60 Minutes
Ideal for lunch and learn sessions or team training.
In Person
Available for London and South East based practices and project teams.
Online
Remote sessions can be arranged for wider teams or busy practices.
Project Focused
Content can be tailored around a specific building type or defect issue.
Sample CPD Agenda
A practical session covering the key issues professionals face when specifying and managing heritage restoration works.
Traditional Building Fabric
How historic masonry buildings behave and why repair compatibility matters.
Common External Defects
Stone decay, brick failure, open joints, cement repairs, moisture issues and movement cracks.
Repair Methods & Materials
Lime mortar, stone repairs, brick replacement, façade cleaning and crack stitching options.
Specification & Tender Considerations
How to reduce risk through clearer repair scopes, samples, access planning and early specialist input.
Questions & Project Discussion
Opportunity to discuss live projects, common defects and practical repair approaches.
Request a CPD Session
If your practice, project team or property management team would benefit from a practical heritage building restoration CPD session, contact Restoration Team Ltd to arrange a suitable date.
Request a CPD SessionFurther Conservation Guidance
For wider guidance on the care and repair of historic buildings, you can also visit Historic England conservation advice .
Heritage Building Restoration CPD For Property Professionals
Our heritage building restoration CPD is designed to give architects, surveyors, managing agents and contractors practical guidance on traditional building fabric, external masonry defects and conservation-led repair methods.
This heritage building restoration CPD helps professional teams understand the risks of unsuitable repairs, failed cement pointing, moisture retention, stone decay, brickwork damage and poorly specified façade restoration works.
By attending a heritage building restoration CPD session, your team can gain practical knowledge that supports better surveys, clearer specifications, improved tender scopes and more informed restoration decisions on listed and historic buildings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CPD suitable for architects and surveyors?
Yes. The session is designed for architects, building surveyors, conservation consultants, managing agents, contractors and property professionals working with traditional buildings.
Can the session be tailored to our practice?
Yes. The CPD can be adjusted around stone restoration, brick restoration, lime repointing, façade cleaning, listed buildings or specific project challenges.
Do you deliver CPD sessions in person?
Yes. In-person sessions can be arranged across London and the South East, subject to availability. Online sessions can also be arranged.
How long does the session take?
A typical session takes around 45 to 60 minutes, with additional time for questions and project discussion if required.
Can you discuss a live project during the session?
Yes. Where appropriate, the session can include discussion around common defects, project photos, repair approaches and practical considerations.
Restoration Team Ltd
Specialist heritage building restoration contractors delivering stone restoration, brick restoration, lime repointing, façade cleaning and conservation-led masonry repairs.