In this episode I am joined by Matt Glasgow, Senior Building Surveyor at National Trust where he specialises in conservation and is accredited in building conservation as a member of RICS Building Conservation Accreditation Scheme and is a full member of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation. Matt is experienced in asset and facilities management, making the built environment work and finding solutions to help clients realise their business plans. Matt is also advisor to the Coventry Dioseason advisory committee where he advices on alternations to church buildings in the Coventry dioses.

We talk about the types of projects Matt is involved in andhow surveyors work and when and how they can help a building to ensure it is not only maintained but how it is perceived and how it could function which goes beyond its fabric, it is also about what makes the building significant.

We discuss how a building performs and identifying what work may be required but equally what work that isn’t required which helps to identify when and where money should be spent.  

Matt shares some examples of how a building may not perform along with common themes and misconceptions he encounters and the importance of engaging the right people.

It will be an interesting listen for anyone embarking on aproject and is looking for some guidance and anyone generally interested in older properties.

Link is in the comments… enjoy!