Courses

Friday 18th September, 5.30-7.30pm

This is a Heritage Network Jersey event
Venue: Arthur Mourant Room, La Societe Jersiaise, 7 Pier Road
Course leader: David McDonald OBE

Cost: £25 / 18-25 yrs free / 10% discount for IHBC members (on request)

max attendees: 25

David McDonald is a Trustee and Chair of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) – the UK’s professional body for historic environment conservation. He worked as a town planner at the London Borough of Camden and was Conservation Design Team Leader at the Royal Borough Kensington for 20 years. David co-wrote the RIBA Conservation Guide and was awarded an OBE in 2026 for services to the Historic Built Environment. 

As a consultant, David specialises in training built environment professionals. His talk about the IHBC’s route to accreditation is relevant for all who work in the conservation of buildings, landscapes, sites, gardens etc. He’ll share insights from projects he’s worked on and why the historic environment is good for health.

Monday 21st & Tuesday 22^nd September, 9am-4.30pm

Venue: Ouless Room, Jersey Museum, The Weighbridge, St Helier
Course leader: Professor John Edwards.

Cost: £284.50 for Jersey residents* / 10% discount for IHBC members (on request)

max attendees: 20

Professor John Edwards is a certified expert in traditional and historic buildings, accredited by RICS, IHBC and CIOB. He has over 30 years’ experience as a building surveyor and is a recognised authority on building sustainability, damp and mould diagnosis and energy retrofit. John advises best practice to the BSI Retrofit Standards Task Group, the CIOB Quality Implementation Group, and is Chair of IHBC’s Technical Panel.

This Level 3 Award equips learners with the practical skills and technical understanding to diagnose and report moisture issues in all building types. From pre‑inspection planning to final reporting, this qualification provides a complete, evidence‑based approach to managing damp, mould and condensation. It recognises that traditional building construction differs from modern construction and needs treating differently. 

Suitable for building industry professionals and trades, including surveyors, property managers, architects and retrofit assessors. Homeowners please make an enquiry.

Learning Outcomes
Attendees learn how to: conduct inspections of buildings affected by damp, mould and condensation; identify moisture sources and movement pathways; understand how construction type, age and retrofit influence moisture behaviour; learn how to produce professional reports aligned with industry standards; and recommend appropriate action based on best practice. All attendees gain access to the ESC Hub – a platform offering learning resources, technical guidance and case studies.

*incl. ABBE registration fee and 50% Government subsidy. Non-Jersey residents are welcome to join us, but not eligible for the discount.

Friday 25th September, 9.00 – 12.00am OR 1.30 – 4.30pm

Venue: National Trust for Jersey, The Elms, St Mary
Course leader: Charles Brooking

Cost £75 / Trades £30* / 18-25 yrs free / 10% discount for IHBC members (on request)

max attendees: 12 per session

Charles Brooking is an architectural historian and consultant specialising in period building details. He was a senior lecturer at the University of Greenwich, specialising in historic architectural details. As the founder of the Brooking Museum of Architectural detail, Charles is a passionate collector and has been involved with historic buildings for over 50 years. Watch Charles Brooking with Rem Koolhaas at the Venice Biennale here.

This half-day course covers the history and evolution of windows, historic mouldings and ironmongery. Experience ‘hands-on’ the craftsmanship, design and innovation that went into everyday building details.

Learning Outcomes

Attendees understand the stylistic development of historic joinery and recognise regional and historic variation in design. 

Perfect for carpenters and joiners, builders, building professionals, planners, historic property owners and enthusiasts.

*incl. 60% Government subsidy to Jersey trades. Non-Jersey residents are welcome, however not eligible for the discount.

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Wednesday 7^th October, 9am-4pm

Venue: National Trust for Jersey, The Elms, St Mary
Course leader: Dr Joseph Bispham

Cost: £120 / Trades £30* / 18-25 yrs free / 10% discount for IHBC members (on request)

max attendees: 14

Dr Joseph Bispham FSA is a timber frame and historic joinery consultant who regularly leads CPD courses on historic joinery and timber frame repairs for the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) and Essex County Council. He holds a PhD in Historic Buildings Conservation, is a member of the Institute of Wood Science (MIWSc) and a Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (FIMMM). Joe’s work as a master carpenter was recently featured on RIBA House of the Year 2025, Jankes Barn.

Joe completed his apprenticeship as a carpenter and joiner under Thomas Bates & Sons of London and Coventry in 1967. Since 1980 he has specialised in timber repair, renovation and conservation. Joe has been visiting Jersey since the 1990s.

Through a combination of talks, demonstrations and a building tour, this course will cover the conservation of historic joinery, the theory and practice of repair.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, participants will: understand the benefits of repairing and preserving historic joinery; recognise some causes of timber deterioration; understand appropriate timber selection for repairs; discover sustainable timber repair solutions, including scarfing and pinning, based on best practice to maximise longevity.

Perfect for carpenters and joiners, builders, building professionals, planners, historic property owners and enthusiasts.

*incl. 75% Government subsidy to Jersey trades. Non-Jersey residents are welcome, however not eligible for the discount.

Thursday 15th October, 10.30am-4.30pm

Venue: La Societe Jersiaise, 7 Pier Road (am) & V&V Stonemason’s Yard, St John (pm).

Limeworks specialise in breathable paints and lime-based renders, suitable for historic buildings. They are the sole distributor for the Channel Islands of St Astier Natural Hydraulic Lime and provide guidance on Keim mineral paints – breathable finishes suitable for historic buildings.

In the morning, St Astier and Keim deliver presentations covering best practice, material selection and conservation techniques. In the afternoon, hands-on demonstrations of traditional lime applications and the chance to take part.

This event is aimed at tradespeople and building professionals but will also appeal to anyone renovating a traditional building.

*JBPT is pleased to share this Limeworks workshop on sustainable, breathable building materials. Limeworks are taking bookings and running this event. All enquiries should be directed to Limeworks: info@limeworks.co.uk 

(Event cost: £25.50 for the afternoon)