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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Starting February 2025

Level 6 Diploma – Building Surveying, with Direct Entry to AssocRICS

 

Applications open very soon!

to start studying in February 2025

 

Do you feel under-valued and held back in your career..?  Do you have some experience of buildings, but no professional qualifications?

This brand new Level 6 Diploma in Building Surveying is perfect for those who want to do surveys of 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.

This is not just another qualification.  It is not just about houses.   You will study a wide range of building ages, types, uses and conditions.

No property valuation.  Attendance at the Building Conservation Summer School is included.  An international study trip is also included and in 2025 we will go to Copenhagen.

 

You will be taught by established industry experts, most of whom are RICS APC Assessors on the Building Surveying pathway.   Your training will include practical experience at a variety of buildings which is essential to becoming a confident and competent RICS Building Surveyor.

24 month programme.  3 start dates each year.  Must have at least two years relevant experience or be currently employed in a relevant job.  Hybrid learning – online, classroom and practical site visits and tasks.

On completion of this Level 6 Diploma in Building Surveying, you will be able to seek Direct Entry to AssocRICS on the Building Surveying pathway.

Full details and how to apply will soon be available but you can register your interest now by sending an email to..:   duncan@cbcstudies.com

Starting February 2025

Level 6 Diploma – Building Conservation

Applications open very soon!

to start studying in February 2025

Hybrid learning – online, classroom and lots of practical site visits and tasks.

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, making grant-funded applications and much more.

 

 

You will study a wide range of building ages, types, uses and conditions.

 Attendance at the Building Conservation Summer School is included.  An international study trip is also included and in 2025 we will go to Bucharest where you will learn about the historic old town as well as the challenges of maintaining the communist era concrete housing blocks.

 

 

 

You will be taught by established industry experts.   Your training will include practical experience at a variety of buildings which is essential to really understanding what building conservation is all about.

18 month programme.  2 start dates each year.  Hybrid learning – online, classroom and practical site visits and tasks.

 

Full details and how to apply will soon be available but you can register your interest now by sending an email to..:    duncan@cbcstudies.com

 

Events & Short Courses

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Practical Training

Timber-frame survey training day – Hodnet, Shropshire – 11th October – SOLD OUT!!

CPD

Lunchtime CPD – An introduction to building conservation – 13th November

CPD

Lunchtime CPD – Surveying Essentials – Further investigations in survey reports – 23rd October

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

Testimonial

“Thank you Duncan, for one of the most interesting cpd events I’ve been to. I look forward to seeing the next stage of the project.”

Paul Jex MRICS  |  Chartered Surveyor

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