CITB NI welcomed Professor John Edwards from the Environment Study Centre to conduct a comprehensive two-day course on retrofitting traditional buildings.
Attended by professionals from across the construction and heritage sectors, the sessions delved into topics ranging from understanding the significance of older buildings to technical detailing and design for appropriate interventions. Successful candidates will earn a Level 3 Award in Energy Efficiency for Older and Traditional Buildings upon completion.
This course marks the inaugural training session under the Older Buildings for a Greener Future project, supported by the Department for Communities Historic Environment Fund. The project will offer additional training opportunities through free webinars exploring various aspects of retrofitting, including renewable heating systems and internal wall insulation. CITB NI has also released bitesize infographics for quick reference on key retrofit considerations for older buildings.
The retrofit project will support the net zero priority by raising knowledge and awareness of appropriate maintenance, repair and retrofit of older buildings through upskilling opportunities as well as providing accessible information on retrofit, heating options and appropriate maintenance advice tailored to NI. This will include using appropriate materials, methods and the introduction of new technologies. It will highlight advantages and opportunities of built heritage and how it can improve the environment, both through sustainability and aesthetics, but also through connection with our culture, identity, history and sense of place.
Barry Neilson OBE, Chief Executive CITB NI, said, “Without the appropriate knowledge and training in place, older buildings are at risk from well-intentioned but inappropriate interventions that could damage buildings’ historic character and built fabric, as well as posing a potential risk to occupant health.
“This project will increase knowledge amongst owners and construction professionals to reduce the number of inappropriate interventions which are damaging the historic built environment, improving conservation of the historic built environment as well as helping to reduce carbon emissions to support with meeting the net zero target in 2050.”
For more information about the project and upcoming training opportunities, visit:
www.citbni.org.uk/Heritage-Project/The-Older-Buildings-for-a-Greener-Future-project.aspx
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