The IHBC is the principal UK organisation responsible for the preservation of historic structures, conservation areas and landscapes. Members work mainly in local authorities and other publicly funded bodies like English Heritage, but also in private practice and UK conservation organisations. The Delegates for this conference will include surveyors, planners, architects, conservation officers, urban designers, structural engineers and heritage managers involved in the care and conservation of the historic environment. Conference organisers the NW Branch of the IHBC have a catchment area from the Isle of Man to Greater Manchester, including Chester, Merseyside and Lancs and will have a strong presence. Invitations will also be extended nationwide and should attract over 100 delegates all of whom will have a significant influence on the use and choice of materials and services in both the public and private sectors.
This year’s school will explore the rich and complex theme of context and how it shapes the way in which we understand, value and protect the historic environment, as well as how we successfully manage and plan for sustainable and well-informed change, now and long into the future.
The IHBC is the professional body for building conservation practitioners and historic environment experts working in the UK. The Institute exists to establish, develop and maintain the highest standards of conservation practice, to support the effective protection and enhancement of the historic environment, and to promote heritage-led regeneration and access to the historic environment for all.
Members work mainly in local authorities and other publicly funded bodies like English Heritage, but also in private practice and UK conservation organisations. The Delegates for this conference have a wide variety of backgrounds which will include surveyors, planners, architects, conservation officers, urban designers, structural engineers, heritage managers, archaeologists, project managers,construction and engineering professionals, policy makers, specifiers, innovators, landscapers and historians to name but a few. All of whom are involved in the care and conservation of the historic environment.
The Annual School will be hosted by the West midlands Branch and will attract delegates from right across the UK. It will also appeal greatly to those in the local Shrewsbury catchment area. We expect well over 100 delegates all of whom will have a significant influence on the use and choice of materials and services in both the public and private sectors. The School welcomes people working in national and local government and related bodies, private practice, education, academia, charities and othervoluntary bodies.
Shrewsbury Theatre Severn is located next to the Welsh Bridge in Shrewsbury town centre next to Frankwell Car Park. The main entrance is at the front of the building and there is also a loading bay and goods lift to the side for the building. Public car parking is available only yards away at the Frankwell car park.
This conference will be of particular interest to companies/professionals who would like to promote to and create closer relationships with our highly influential delegates.
Exhibitors will be reserving floor space only and must bring their own free-standing display panels. Tables can be provided as is access to a power socket if required. There are only 2 remaining stands available so please contact Geoff to book.
The excellent location of the exhibition area directly outside the Walker Theatre and amongst the refreshment area together with three refreshment breaks will provide good exposure of your display.
We are pleased to announced the following companies exhibiting at this years conference
Bosence Associates Ltd: Chartered Surveyor, Cintec International: Structural Reinforcement Anchoring Systems, Eco Tiffin: Eco-friendly building-solutions, Extraglaze: Secondary Glazing, Heritage Lighting Matters: Lighting Solutions, The Ironwork Studio: Architectural metalwork design and consultancy, Rose of Jericho: Manufacturers and Suppliers of Traditional Paints and Lime Mortars, Simply Save it: Innovative Solutions for Achieving Carbon Reduction, Terra Measurement: Geospatial Surveyors – 3D Survey & Measurement Specialists, UK Laser Cleaning: Non invasive cleaning for metal, wood & Stone, Welsh School of Architecture: We work together towards a better future for all
Click to view and study the floor plan, select the stand you require and contact Geoff Connelly to confirm your choice is still available.
Contact Geoff Connelly
01462 896688
geoff@hall-mccartney.co.uk or events@hall-mccartney.co.uk
Hall-McCartney Ltd, Heritage House
PO Box 21, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 5SH
Please telephone to confirm availability of display space before completing the application as there is only 11 exhibition stands available.
Set up 07.30 –08.00am Friday 13th June 2025
Breakdown approx 16.30 (at the end of the conference or following the afternoon tea break when delegates have departed)
We are not anticipating any problems, neither the Theatre Severn, the IHBC nor Hall-McCartney can accept any responsibility for loss or damage. On receipt of your booking and instructions, we will issue you with an invoice to be settled within 30 days or by 16th May 2025, whichever is the sooner.
