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  National Buildings at Risk
Most of the buildings and structures are in poor to very bad condition, but a few in fair condition are also included, usually because they have become functionally redundant, making their future uncertain.
Buildings capable of beneficial use are at risk if they are in very bad condition, or poor condition and vacant or partially occupied; and vulnerable if in poor condition and occupied, or fair condition and vacant, partially occupied, or about to be vacated as a result of functional redundancy.
Buildings and monuments incapable of beneficial use are at risk if they are in very bad or poor condition; and vulnerable if in fair condition, but lacking management arrangements to initiate maintenance work.
www.newcastle.gov.uk /hes.nsf/a/buildrisknat?opendocument   (819 words)

  
 Buildings at Risk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Sadly, a number of historic buildings are "at risk" from dereliction, neglect and disuse.
Buildings at Risk are surveyed according to a set of national criteria produced by English Heritage, the government's adviser on the heritage of England.
A building is still technically at risk until repairs are complete and the building is occupied, so the register includes buildings in the process of conversion and repair.
www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk /sitemap/cd_planning-buildingsatrisk   (1648 words)

  
 Buildings at Risk in Gloucester City - Introduction | Gloucester City Council Online
This on-line register of Buildings at Risk was produced by Gloucester City Council in July 2001.
The term 'building at risk' is shorthand for 'historic building at risk through neglect and decay'.
Risk is generally defined by a combination of condition and occupancy, using a method developed by English Heritage in 1992.
www.gloucester.gov.uk /Content.aspx?urn=530   (831 words)

  
 Buildings at Risk
The Register highlights buildings of architectural and historic interest whose future seems threatened and may be suitable for restoration and repair.
The project aims to heighten public awareness of structures that appear to be 'at risk'; provide help and advice for existing owners who may wish to engage upon a suitable scheme of repair; and offer assistance to potential new restoring owners who are looking for suitable properties.
This is the latest in a series of publications aimed at highlighting the plight of historic buildings at risk throughout Northern Ireland.
www.ehsni.gov.uk /built/risk.htm   (292 words)

  
 Listed & Historic Buildings
In the Act any object or structure fixed to the building and any object or structure within the curtilage of the building, which although not fixed to the building, forms part of the land and has done so since before 1st July 1948 are also treated as part of the listed building.
All buildings built before 1700 which survive in anything like their original condition are listed and most buildings built between 1700 and 1840 are listed.
Buildings erected after 1840 may be listed where they are, the best examples of particular building types and only buildings of definite quality and character are listed.
www.southnorthants.gov.uk /1652.htm   (2075 words)

  
 Buildings at Risk Register - Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust
Contains a summary of the buildings which are Grade I or II* on the statutory lists and further details about what is being done to protect and preserve these buildings.
However, anyone interested in purchasing a building which is not identified FOR SALE is advised to contact the Conservation Officer either at the County Council or the Local Planning Authority.
One of its primary aims is to identify neglected or abandoned historic buildings in the County in danger of decay or demolition, and to work for their preservation and modernisation without damage to their essential character.
www.derbyshirehistoricbuildings.org.uk /bar.php   (400 words)

  
 Buildings at Risk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Most of the buildings and structures are in a poor or very bad condition, but some are in fair condition are also included, usually because they have become redundant, making their future uncertain.
Inclusion of a building on the register implies no criticism of the owners of the buildings concerned, many of whom are actively seeking ways to secure their long term future.
Hackney has limited funds to grant aid repairs to buildings at risk, but the Buildings at Risk Officer may be able to advise on other sources of grant funding, available from agencies such as English Heritage, the Heritage Lottery Fund or the Heritage of London Trust.
www.hackney.gov.uk /ep-planning-conservation-design-trees-bars   (575 words)

  
 New buildings at risk register launched   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
The new Suffolk Buildings at Risk register was officially launched on Monday (30 January) in Ipswich.
Copies of the Buildings at Risk register, which includes a photograph of each property along with other details can be seen at any district or county planning office, libraries and record offices across Suffolk.
Owners of buildings on the register are encouraged to contact their district council conservation officer for further advice.
www.suffolk.gov.uk /News/2006News/02February/BuildingsAtRisk.htm   (315 words)

  
 United Kingdom - ICOMOS World Report on Monuments and Sites in Danger 2001: Heritage @ Risk
Mansion houses and churches are the greatest types of building at risk and the highest concentration of urban buildings at risk is in Glasgow.
In addition, damage inflicted by regular use of the buildings included those caused by public functions, by television crews, by the installation of services, by the use of heavy trolleys for moving furniture and by inappropriate cleaning materials and equipment.
Examples include: restoration and re-use of vacant and disused houses and industrial buildings in Frome, England, which are being restored for residential and commercial use; and the restoration of derelict warehouses in the former dock area at Lower Duke Street and Henry Street, Liverpool, England.
www.international.icomos.org /risk/2001/uk2001.htm   (1632 words)

  
 BBC - Leeds - Leeds' buildings at risk
The buildings and structures range from a statue of Queen Victoria to Leeds' hidden castles at Harewood and Rothwell.
Most of the buildings and structures are in poor to very bad condition, but a few in fair condition are also included, usually because they are unused, making their future uncertain.
Inclusion in the register implies no criticism of the owners of the buildings and monuments concerned, many owners are working hard to secure their building's future.
www.bbc.co.uk /leeds/citylife/restoration/at_risk.shtml   (220 words)

  
 The Herald   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Experts warned that the country's landmark stone tenements, churches and historic buildings are falling into ruin because of a lack of investment and qualified tradesmen.
The study was designed to investigate the condition of the city's stone buildings and to gauge what levels of skills would be required to maintain them in the future.
It estimated up to 200 listed buildings may be at risk but not all have been reported, including three by Alexander "Greek" Thomson as well as the Britannia Music Hall in the Trongate and the former Daily Record building in Renfield Lane.
www.theherald.co.uk /news/67537.html   (494 words)

  
 Bristol At Risk
This is because oil and tar from the buildings previous purposes as a gas plant and whale processing plant.
Its barred windows, 6 storey high stand and brick with limestone build coupled with damp stains and plants growing from the parapet give it a sinister look.
In Bristol At Risk we hope to go inside a building which most people will only be able to see from the outside and discover why the Council's at risk register considers it "at grave risk".
www.bookofrandom.co.uk /bristolatrisk/sites.htm   (1482 words)

  
 Guardian | More buildings at risk from collapse
It was thought possible that the American Express building, a smaller brother to the 110-storey twin towers of the World Trade Centre which once stood to its west, might come down.
Another prominent building at risk is the Millennium Hilton, just east of the devastated complex.
Christie Whitman, the environment secretary, said there was theoretical concern in the hours after the two buildings collapsed because of the use of lead in the early years of their construction.
www.guardian.co.uk /print/0,,4257057-108926,00.html   (684 words)

  
 Buildings at Risk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
In Bath the profiles of buildings in domestic and commercial use seem to be strikingly different with commercial buildings evenly distributed between poor, fair and good condition whereas 50% of domestic buildings were grouped together as fair.
Whilst relatively few of the buildings in the study area of Bath are categorised as at risk, 28% are in that vulnerable position of risk category 4, “buildings to be watched” on the English Heritage risk scale.
A decision has already been made to extend the new BAR Grant scheme to cover all those buildings in risk categories 1—3 provided that they fulfil the other criteria of being listed buildings which are either outstanding or in a conservation area.
www.ihbc.org.uk /context_archive/25/risk_dir/risk_2.htm   (848 words)

  
 Steel Buildings - Free Prices & Online Quote Service
Our Steel Building Prices and Buyers Guide has been designed to offer you tips on subjects ranging from municipal permit and zoning issues to how to size and design a steel building to your specification.
Steel building manufacturers also tend to be very flexible and accommodating to custom designed plans, offering the consumer much more freedom in the design and layout of their building, at a fraction of the cost of traditional structures.
Prefabricated or prefab metal buildings can be used as temporary housing, storage buildings, commercial structures, warehouse facilities, horse barns, church buildings, farm buildings, backyard sheds, aircraft hangers, municipal facilities, and more.
www.buildingsguide.com   (923 words)

  
 Buildings at Risk Register : Heritage Protection : Research & Conservation : English Heritage
Most of the buildings and structures are in poor to very bad condition, but a few in fair condition are also included, usually because they have become functionally redundant or are vulnerable, making their future uncertain.
Many local authorities also maintain and use buildings at risk lists of their own, and follow best practice by monitoring the condition of all their historic buildings, the majority of which are listed Grade II.
Our direct involvement in particular cases must necessarily be determined by the importance of the building, the scale and complexity of the issues which it raises, and the experience of the local authority concerned.
www.english-heritage.org.uk /server/show/nav.1424   (530 words)

  
 Buildings at Risk Register for Scotland
Inclusion on the Register does not imply criticism of the building owner, some of whom may be actively seeking to restore their building.
Although a property may appear to be at risk from its external appearance, it should not be assumed that this is mirrored internally, particularly in cases where a building is secure and internal access has not been possible.
The Trust does exercise an ethical responsibility to ensure that, to the best of the Trust's ability, building owners are made aware that their details are held on the Register.
www.buildingsatrisk.org.uk /search.htm?&MMN_position=225:86   (850 words)

  
 Hampshire's Historic Environment - Buildings at Risk Register   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
These buildings have been selected for entry in this register as they are listed by the Secretary of State as being of special architectural or historic interest and are at risk from neglect and decay, or are vulnerable to becoming so if they have outlived their original function.
In Buildings at Risk, a sample survey English Heritage, set out guidance for survey work, explained how buildings are categorised and showed how the survey information could be used to understand the problems affecting the condition of listed buildings.
An expanded printed version of the introductory text of the Buildings at Risk Register is available free of charge from Hampshire County Council.
www.hants.gov.uk /environment/historic-environment/register.html   (752 words)

  
 Mendip District Council - Buildings at Risk
Whilst the majority are well maintained, there are buildings that are at considered to be 'at risk' through neglect or decay, or vulnerable to becoming so.
The main purpose of Mendip District Council's Building at Risk Register is as a working tool, helping to illustrate the number of properties 'at risk' within the District and to keep attention focussed upon them.
Inclusion in the Register implies no criticism of the owners of the buildings, many of whom are actively seeking ways to secure the building's future.
www.mendip.gov.uk /Publication.asp?id=SX9452-A7803D01   (189 words)

  
 Buildings at Risk – SarahJDuncan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
All over the country there are great twentieth century buildings at risk of imminent demolition.
The website showcases buildings from all over the UK, visit it to read in depth articles and view more images.
The website launch coincided with an exhibition at the Farmiloes Building, St John Street, Clerkenwell as part of London Architecture Biennale.
www.sarahjduncan.com /risky.html   (87 words)

  
 Historic Buildings at Risk
The authority is responsible for the preservation of Historic Buildings at Risk.
English Heritage produces an annual report for buildings of national significance that are at risk - visit the English Heritage website.
If you believe there is an historic building in danger of collapse, please notify the Conservation Officer - telephone 01225 776655 ext 123 or visit the Building Control web pages.
www.westwiltshire.gov.uk /index/env/conservation/historic-buildings.htm   (99 words)

  
 edie news centre - Two million English homes and buildings at risk of flooding
A National Audit Office report shows that up to two million homes and buildings in England are in areas at risk of flooding and suggests that changes may have to be made to the system of river categorisation.
Further work may be necessary to explore whether the basis for categorisation of main and non-main rivers leads to inadequate and inconsistent levels of flood defence service across different parts of the country, the report says.
For the five million people who live or work in areas at risk, those responsible for flood defence activity and those planning to build in areas at risk can be the single most important defence against the worst effects of flooding, the report says.
www.edie.net /news/news_story.asp?id=3959   (518 words)

  
 Cable Fire Research Association - Buildings at Risk
Cabling in commercial buildings is frequently in close proximity to structural steel beams – which can lose structural integrity at fire temperatures as low as 800 degrees centigrade.
Combustible cabling can burn at temperatures as high as 1,000 degrees centigrade — sufficient to cause the collapse of tall buildings under certain conditions.
The average ten-story commercial building with 100 office workstations per floor can contain more than 1 million feet of combustible "exception" cabling in concealed spaces; equivalent to the fuel load of 1,500 gallons of gasoline.
www.cablefireresearch.org /cabling/risk.asp   (106 words)

  
 Buildings at risk
The Society is not just concerned with fine buildings that have survived intact from past generations: it is particularly active in identifying buildings whose merit is less appreciated, and are at risk of loss through demolition or decay.
The Buildings at Risk campaign seeks to highlight the vulnerability of our historic buildings and acts as a catalyst for their preservation and re-use.
The Directory of Traditional Building Skills is in its third edition and draws together a wide selection of those working in the fields of historic building conservation, ranging from architects to quantity surveyors to specialist sub-contractors.
freespace.virgin.net /mp.hearth/BAR.html   (543 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | England | List highlights at risk buildings
Six historic buildings and monuments across the north-east of England have been placed on a list of those most in danger of being lost.
English Heritage has published its 2006 Buildings at Risk Register to highlight the country's most vulnerable Grade I and II buildings and monuments.
The region has the highest percentage of at risk buildings in England.
news.bbc.co.uk /go/rss/-/1/hi/england/5164978.stm   (346 words)

  
 Leeds Civic Trust - Buildings at Risk
In 1998, The Leeds Civic Trust published a report on historic buildings which were at risk of deterioration through neglect, lack of use and lack of maintenance.
These buildings at risk are all in or near the city centre.
The remainder of the City also contains buildings of historic value which may be at risk, and these have not been included in this study.
www.leedscivictrust.org.uk /risk.htm   (319 words)

  
 Buildings at Risk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
The Buildings at Risk Register is a unique resource which has been built up by The Scottish Civic Trust since 1990.
For owners of endangered buildings, the chance for some free publicity and help in finding find the right sort of restoring purchaser/lease holder willing to take the problem off their hands is invaluable.
For those seeking a challenge, details of buildings at risk are available in our fully illustrated Buildings at Risk Bulletin (available on request for £7), and by means of illustrated computer printouts tailored to suit individual requests, again available for £7.
www.scottishcivictrust.org.uk /building.htm   (408 words)

  
 Buildings at Risk Register
The registers identify those listed buildings which are in need of repair if their long term preservation is to be ensured.
Information is included on all the Grade I and II* listed buildings, and scheduled ancient monuments (structures rather than earthworks) known to English Heritage to be ‘at risk' through neglect and decay, or vulnerable to becoming so.
Most of the buildings and structures to be included are in poor to very bad condition, but a few in fair condition are also included, usually because they have become functionally redundant, making their future uncertain.
www.bedford.gov.uk /Default.aspx/Web/BuildingsatRiskRegister   (333 words)

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