<?xml version="1.0"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>ProjectBook Upcoming Events</title><link>http://www.projectbook.co.uk/event/index.html</link><description>Upcoming Events in the ProjectBook Calendar.</description><item><title><![CDATA[Lime in New Build Seminar]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.projectbook.co.uk/events/303-lime-in-new-build-seminar.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[A day-long training seminar for anyone working in construction, development or conservation

Come and hear industry experts talk about Lime – what it is, how it’s used, how it works and how it doesn’t. See case studies of Lime in various mixes, uses and weather conditions.
Price: £30
(inc...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Structural Repairs to historic buildings - Some case studies]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.projectbook.co.uk/events/120-structural-repairs-to-historic-buildings---some-case-studies.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Standard engineering solutions to repair problems are often inappropriate for historic buildings. Instead a conservation approach taking into account their construction, materials and character is required.  This seminar considers some repairs to the structure of masonry and timber buildings and the...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortars for Repair and Conservation]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.projectbook.co.uk/events/290-mortars-for-repair-and-conservation.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[A detailed study of traditional mortars, including a brief history of their use, investigation and basic analytical techniques, and the recognition and diagnosis of typical failures. Appropriate mortars for a range of masonry conditions, exposures and durabilities are described and demonstrated. Rep...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Specifying Mortars for Repair, Restoration and New Build ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.projectbook.co.uk/events/277-specifying-mortars-for-repair%2C-restoration-and-new-build-.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Successful specifications for mortars need to take a holistic view of the building or structure and also be easily understood for communication with those undertaking the work on site. Mortars are a fundamental part of unit masonry construction and render work to a wide range of different background...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[P1 Introduction to Masonry Repair in Traditional Buildings]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.projectbook.co.uk/events/278-p1-introduction-to-masonry-repair-in-traditional-buildings.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[This workshop provides an introductory guide to the use of a range of mortars for the effective conservation and repair of traditional masonry buildings. A combination of lecture and practical teaching this course gives an understanding of traditional building technology.
By the end of the course a...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Localism]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.projectbook.co.uk/events/307-understanding-localism.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Localism is now an Act of Parliament. Bircham Dyson Bell will revisit the agenda, its main provisions and how communities in our towns and cities can use the opportunities in the Bill to best advantage.  This is of vital importance to historic towns, cities and cores.
 

]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mothballing of Vacant Historic Buildings: Technical Afternoon T1/12]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.projectbook.co.uk/events/313-mothballing-of-vacant-historic-buildings%3A-technical-afternoon-t1-12.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The best way to protect a building is to keep it occupied, even if the use is on a temporary or partial basis.  However, it is inevitable that some historic buildings will struggle to find a use; especially in areas where the property market is weak and opportunities for sale or re-use are limited. ...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digital Past 2012 - New technologies in heritage, interpretation and outreach]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.projectbook.co.uk/events/314-digital-past-2012---new-technologies-in-heritage%2C-interpretation-and-outreach.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Digital Past is a two day conference which showcases innovative digital technologies for data capture, interpretation and dissemination of heritage sites and artefacts. 
A combination of papers, seminars and hands-on workshops and demonstrations will showcase the latest technical survey and interpr...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Introduction to Lime Pointing]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.projectbook.co.uk/events/279-introduction-to-lime-pointing.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[This popular one day workshop is aimed at those who would like to undertake repointing works as part of a renovation project or simply as general maintenance to traditional masonry structures. A practical 'hands on' training day, attendees will learn to undertake repointing works to with confidence....]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[C1 Making & Using Traditional Mortars]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.projectbook.co.uk/events/280-c1-making-%26-using-traditional-mortars.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Our most popular two day introductory course this practical workshop will provide attendees with a strong understanding of lime technology, how to approach re-pointing work in traditional buildings and the correct materials to use.
The reasons to use traditional mortars will also be explained to al...]]></description></item></channel></rss>
