RIAI CPD: Exterior Restoration of the Shelbourne Hotel by Dermot Collier (June 2024)

This course consists of recordings of a live CPD, hosted by the RIAI on 25 June 2024.

The course is ideal for architects, architectural technologists, conservation specialists, and anyone with an interest in the preservation of historic buildings. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a leading expert in the field and enhance your skills in building restoration.

Course Aim

The aim of this course is to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the complexities and techniques involved in the restoration of historic buildings. Through the lens of the Shelbourne Hotel project, participants will gain practical insights into effective coordination, craftsmanship, and problem-solving strategies essential for successful restoration.

Topics

• Project Scope and Planning: Understanding the initial assessment and planning stages for a large-scale restoration project.
• Team Coordination: Managing and coordinating a team of over 50 specialist craftsmen with diverse skills.
  • Restoration Techniques:
  • Removing old paint from stucco work.
  • Replacing damaged or brittle moulding.
  • Restoring architectural elements such as keystones, corbels, windows, and chimneys.
  • Repointing brickwork for structural integrity.
  • Mending roofing and flashing.

• Challenges and Solutions: Identifying common challenges in restoration projects and exploring innovative solutions.

Speaker

Dermot Collier, District Inspector with the OPW

With 40 years of experience working on both old and new buildings, Dermot Collier is eager to share his knowledge and the collective experiences of the teams he has collaborated with on various intriguing projects. His goal is to highlight these remarkable places and narrate the story of the meticulous work involved in preserving these structures for future generations.

Dermot believes that no building or structure is the result of a single person's efforts. It is the collaborative effort between architects, engineers, contractors, and conservation experts to the successful preservation and revitalization of buildings.

This is a recording of an event that took place over Zoom on 25 June 2024 and is being delivered via RIAI DigitalChalk:

• Following receipt of your payment via MyRIAI you will receive an email from the RIAI CPD Division (9:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday, excluding holidays) providing your login details for RIAI Digital Chalk.
• This online course will be accessible from your RIAI Digital Chalk account for 6 months from the date of completion.
• The RIAI will send you a CPD certificate on completion of the online course.