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Traditional Building Maintenance

Tuesday 17 November 2026

Engine Shed

Enthusiast, Professional

Quite technical

Event Description

Join us to learn about the practicalities of detailed and regular inspections of traditional buildings. We’ll share how a robust maintenance plan can stave off decay and expensive repairs. A networking lunch will provide you with the opportunity to continue discussions and explore the Engine Shed.

Our full-day experience includes a tour of Stirling’s historic Old Town. Our team will point out a range of maintenance issues within the city and discuss the perils of ignoring the warning signs of fabric decay.

For those who cannot join us in person, a virtual ticket is available for the morning learning session. This will be hosted on Microsoft Teams, and the joining link will be sent to you a week before the event.

Learning outcomes

You will:

  • Understand the basic principles and practical approaches underpinning sound management of Scotland’s traditional buildings.
  • Recognise the physical and economic benefits of having a formal maintenance programme managed by qualified operatives.
  • Understand the process of managing regular maintenance inspections for a traditional property, including the compilation of maintenance manuals and logbooks.

Who should attend?

We encourage graduates, heritage professionals and building practitioners from all disciplines interested in developing their knowledge and practice in traditional buildings to consider attending.

We also welcome anyone with responsibility for maintaining a traditional property, from architects, surveyors and building managers to fabric convenors, agents and homeowners.

This learning session can be used towards your continued professional development (CPD). A certificate of attendance will be issued following participation.

Tuesday 17 November 2026

Tickets

£87.38 Full day learning session
A morning of lectures, Q&A, networking lunch and a maintenance walk around Stirling.

Our full-day events sell out quickly. If tickets sell out, you'll be able to join our waiting list and be first in line if we release more tickets.

£30.50 Virtual learning session
A virtual ticket to the morning of lectures and Q&A.

Ticket sales are per individual

To book tickets for an organisation/group, contact us on technicaleducation@hes.scot

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