Historic Property Management
Faculty
Ernest A. Conrad, P.E., LEED AP, principal, Landmark Facilities Group, Inc., an engineering firm specializing in environmental systems for museums, archives, and historic facilities; LEED-accredited professional; co-author of “Museums, Libraries and Archives Design” in the ASHRAE Handbook
and
Alfonso A. Narvaez, senior associate and principal architectural conservator with the Preservation Technology Group at John Milner Associates, Inc. with experience on preservation projects nationwide; formerly with the National Park Service
Seminar Overview
The physical treatment of a structure is the bottom line in keeping a building standing and in good repair. This nuts-and-bolts seminar addresses how to read your historic structure, search for solutions, and then care for the building envelope. Topics discussed include how to meet basic maintenance requirements; how to replace HVAC, fire, and security systems; and the role of pest management. Learn the fundamentals of hiring contractors, training custodial personnel, and understanding the role of other professionals who work in, on, and around the building. Review the significance of maintenance and disaster plans.
Evaluation Comments
“I do like the hands-on, pragmatic approach. This was terrific – thanks so much!”
“Exceeded my expectations in depth of materials, clarity of presentation, usefulness of information, and ‘interesting-ness’ of examples.”
“The seminar provided relevant and useful information in an interesting manner. The extensive use of case studies was very helpful.”
“I found this seminar extremely informative. It will definitely assist me in doing my job.”
“360° knowledge base of Mr. Narvaez was fantastic. One of the best seminars I have ever attended on any topic.”
“Great information and handouts—the experience of the instructors is invaluable and really made me think about my sites.”
“Great instructors. Very apparent that they both love their fields. Thanks for sharing.”
Participants
Maintenance supervisors, facilities and project managers, historic site administrators, preservation architects.
AIA/CES
AIA members will receive 6 learning units each day for designated seminars that meet the criteria for programs in the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System.
Locations and Dates
Although this seminar is not currently scheduled, we are requesting that you contact us if you are interested in attending. Once we have sufficient interest, we will schedule the seminar and contact potential participants to request that they formally register. The cost of this 3-day seminar is $525 (6-week advance registration) or $575 (regular registration).
To indicate your interest in registering for this seminar, please send us the following information by telephone (703.765.0100); mail (National Preservation Institute, P.O. Box 1702, Alexandria, VA 22313-1702); or email (info@npi.org), or complete the form below:
Customized/On-Site Training
NPI also offers this seminar as customized, on-site training to meet specific organizational needs. Seminars can be tailored to create single- or multiple-day workshops at a location and time convenient to the sponsor. Contact NPI at 703.765.0100 or info@npi.org for further information.