Welcome to CBCS

Making conservation accessible to everyone…

Our specialised courses and training sessions are run by established experts in the field, founded on the value of practical hands-on experience and the application of the latest conservation philosophy, knowledge, technology and professional skills.

Experience is everything.  The best decision-making and the best advice for your client is based on having had the experience first so that you can relate to the context of any given situation.

We are very keen that practical experience is a key part of education and skills training.   Have a go, you might surprise yourself!

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Diploma courses
New in 2025

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Diploma Course

Level 6 Diploma
Building Surveying with direct entry to AssocRICS

Course duration:
18 month programme, starting Autumn 2025
Course format:
Hybrid learning - online, classroom, practical site visits
Entry requirements:
2 years relevant previous experience or be currently employed in a relevant job for at least one year

This brand new Level 6 Diploma in Building Surveying is perfect for those who want to work with residential, commercial, churches and industrial buildings as well as those who wish to work in property development, building conservation and heritage or on construction projects. There are career options for full-time or part-time working, so it can be ideal for those with family commitments and those who wish to run their own business.

Level Six Diploma in Building Surveying

Diploma Course

Level 6 Diploma
Building Conservation

Course duration:
10 month programme. Running February - November. Start at any time in the rotation of 10 units.
Course format:
Hybrid learning – online, classroom and practical site visits
Entry requirements:
Applicants must be over 18

This brand new Level 6 Diploma in Building Conservation is perfect for those who would like to further their career towards the heritage sector and learn about the latest approach to the care and repair of older buildings, building conservation philosophy, adaptive reuse, implications of climate change, sensitive design and much more.

Level 6 Diploma in Conservation Surveying

Events & Short Courses

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CPD

Lunchtime CPD – An Introduction to Building Conservation – 27th March

Events

Building Conservation Summer School – 22nd to 25th June 2025

Testimonial

“The day was enjoyable and filled with laughter, making it a memorable learning experience.

If you are a property professional, I urge you to book onto one of Duncan’s training days!“

Kelly Allen MRICS  |  Chartered Building Surveyor

Testimonial

“Duncans understanding of the pathology of old buildings is impeccable, no question was left unanswered. If you want to learn about conservation surveying then you need to spend a day with Duncan!”

Toni  |  AssocRICS Residential Surveyor

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“What an enjoyable day! Duncan’s enthusiasm kept us all riveted. The inspection of the property was fabulous. I came away from the day with my head buzzing with new information and ideas.”

Andy  |  AssocRICS Residential Surveyor

“You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.”

Buckminster Fuller, American Architect