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Inside Building Conservation brings together professional expertise, traditional skills and practical experience to support the responsible care of historic buildings.

We welcome contributions from conservation specialists, craftspeople, researchers and others with knowledge worth sharing.

01 Knowledge Before Promotion

Inform, don't advertise.

We publish practical insights, technical guidance and informed perspectives — not promotional content.

02 Experience & Transparency

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Contributors should demonstrate relevant experience and disclose commercial interests.

03 Conservation First

Respect historic buildings and their fabric.

We champion informed diagnosis, appropriate repair, traditional skills and sensitive adaptation.

04 Editorial Independence

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All contributions are assessed on quality, accuracy and relevance, regardless of membership or sponsorship.

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Inside Building Conservation focuses on technical knowledge and professional practice. ConserveConnect News provides wider heritage news, investigation and commentary.

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Blogs » Historic Property Problems & Solutions

Tiling in Building Conservation: Understanding, Repairing and Reproducing Historic Tilework

A practical guide to conserving historic tilework, from medieval encaustics to Victorian geometric floors, including repair, cleaning and reproduction

Date of Publication: 13/10/2026
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Blogs » Guardians of Heritage

Guardians of Heritage: Léonie Seliger and the Living Craft of Stained Glass

Léonie Seliger combines craftsmanship, scholarship and scientific research to conserve Canterbury Cathedral’s stained glass while sustaining the tradi

Date of Publication: 17/07/2026
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Blogs » Guardians of Heritage

Dr Gerard Lynch: The Red Mason and the Revival of Historic Brickcraft

Dr Gerard Lynch has dedicated his career to preserving, teaching and advancing the tradition of brickcraft

Date of Publication: 02/06/2026
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Blogs » Guardians of Heritage

Rupert Harris: Forging Continuity Through Iron, Fire and Craft

Date of Publication: 21/05/2026
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Blogs » Funding & Grants

Funding Sources for Building Conservation & Restoration

Date of Publication: 12/05/2026
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Blogs » Campaigns

Historic York stone paving in Tower Hamlets has been removed and covered with asphalt

Date of Publication: 10/04/2026
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Blogs » Campaigns

Railway Bell, Cawnpore Street: the pub as façade, the city as yield

Date of Publication: 02/04/2026
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Blogs » Finding Heritage Specialists

Find Conservation Specialists Without Relying on Google Alone

Date of Publication: 02/03/2026
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Topics in Building Conservation

Architecture & Design

Articles exploring architecture, design, historic buildings and approaches to adapting and conserving the built environment.

Campaigns

News, analysis and updates from campaigns working to protect historic buildings, places, communities and cultural heritage.

Events & Exhibitions

News, previews and reviews of exhibitions, conferences, festivals and events relating to heritage and conservation.

Finding Heritage Specialists

Guidance on finding and selecting appropriate professionals, craftspeople and specialist services for historic properties.

Funding & Grants

Advice and analysis on grants, finance and funding opportunities for historic buildings and heritage projects.

Guardians of Heritage

Profiles of the people, organisations and communities working to protect, conserve and sustain heritage.

Heritage Property Law & Planning

Guidance on planning, listed-building controls and legal issues affecting historic and period properties.

Historic Property & Building Research

Guidance and stories on researching the history, development and significance of historic buildings and properties.

Historic Property Investment & Opportunities

Insights into investment, commercial opportunities and the economic potential of historic and period properties.

Historic Property Problems & Solutions

Practical guidance on common problems affecting historic and traditionally constructed properties and appropriate ways to address them.

Historic Property Spotlight

Features examining individual historic properties, their architecture, history, restoration and distinctive character.

Living & Working in Period Properties

Articles exploring everyday life, work, ownership and occupancy in historic and period buildings.

Neighbourhood & Area Guides

Guides exploring neighbourhoods, towns and areas notable for historic architecture, heritage and distinctive local character.

Period Gardens & Landscapes

Articles on gardens, planting, landscape design and outdoor spaces associated with historic and period properties.

Period Interiors & Design

Articles on interior design, decoration and furnishing for historic and period properties.

Period Property Maintenance

Practical advice on maintaining historic and period properties using appropriate materials and techniques.

Property Investment Insights

Advice on investing in period properties, including valuation, market trends, and ROI.

Restoration & Renovation

Practical guidance and ideas for restoring, repairing and sensitively renovating historic and period properties.

Selling & Listing Period Property

Guidance for owners preparing, presenting and marketing historic and period properties for sale.

Success Stories & Case Studies

Real examples of successful conservation, restoration, reuse and heritage projects.

Sustainable Period Properties

Advice on improving the sustainability, comfort and energy performance of historic and period properties.

Technology & Innovation for Heritage Properties

Articles exploring technologies and innovative solutions for the conservation, management and use of historic properties.

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