Conservation maintenance management ‐ establishing a research agenda

Abstract

This paper examines some of the key aspects of the process of maintenance management of the built cultural heritage. It is primarily based on responses to a questionnaire from a number of maintenance managers all of whom are responsible for significant stocks of historic buildings within their portfolios. The research identifies two types of organisation; “heritage focused” and “non‐heritage focused”. It examines differences in approach between them in the following key areas: aims and objectives of the organisation, the use of external consultants and condition surveys, prioritisation and costs. The paper identifies areas for further research. It also suggests that the identification of cultural significance embodied in the fabric of historic buildings and consideration of its vulnerability should be a prerequisite for determining approaches to maintenance management.

Citation

Dann, N., Worthing, D. and Bond, S. (1999), "Conservation maintenance management ‐ establishing a research agenda", Structural Survey, Vol. 17 No. 3, pp. 143-153. https://doi.org/10.1108/02630809910291325