29th April 2009, 03:57 PM
Thanks for your responses so far.
I am sorry if my original message was ambiguous or unclear.
I am not seeking advice for developers sake/ cut cost/ save money etc. The building is owned by a charitable organization which finds itself in some financial turmoil due to the current economic conditions. This organization has archaeology and heritage within its remit, yet due to the nature of its interests cannot draw on the direct advice of building conservation specialists within its membership (hence posting the question here). Due to its remit, however, the organization is naturally concerned with the conservation and protection of the property.
A professional building survey was carried out and revealed the need to carry out significant repairs and modifications to the property the organization owns and from which it derives some of its income. The repairs are necessary to safeguard the building. Since the building also contains the office space of the organization certain modifications have to be made to make the building H&S compliant.
Sale of the building is an option that is being discussed, yet for a variety of reasons that is not the most desirable option. It would deprive the organization of one of its life lines and there are other, more complex issues involved which I cannot discuss here.
Many thanks
I am sorry if my original message was ambiguous or unclear.
I am not seeking advice for developers sake/ cut cost/ save money etc. The building is owned by a charitable organization which finds itself in some financial turmoil due to the current economic conditions. This organization has archaeology and heritage within its remit, yet due to the nature of its interests cannot draw on the direct advice of building conservation specialists within its membership (hence posting the question here). Due to its remit, however, the organization is naturally concerned with the conservation and protection of the property.
A professional building survey was carried out and revealed the need to carry out significant repairs and modifications to the property the organization owns and from which it derives some of its income. The repairs are necessary to safeguard the building. Since the building also contains the office space of the organization certain modifications have to be made to make the building H&S compliant.
Sale of the building is an option that is being discussed, yet for a variety of reasons that is not the most desirable option. It would deprive the organization of one of its life lines and there are other, more complex issues involved which I cannot discuss here.
Many thanks