Workshop on conservation and building projects

Upper Midwest Conservation Association presents:

"Conservation Concerns for New Building Projects and Renovations"
Co-sponsored by the Minnesota Historical Society
Minnesota Historical Society
345 Kellogg Blvd. West
St. Paul MN
October 20-21, 2005

Instructors: Neil Cockerline, UMCA Director of Field Services and
Conservator and Bob Herskovitz, Chief Conservator, Minnesota
Historical Society

$245 workshop fee or
$195 with UMCA institutional member discount
Further discounts available to smaller institutions and students.

This workshop/conference is one of the first of its kind in the US
to cover conservation issues that need to be addressed before,
during and after new construction and/or renovation of cultural
institutions with collections. Aspects of the complex design and
construction process that directly affect collections will be
discussed and evaluated including the design process; building
placement; site drainage; landscaping materials; loading docks and
collection movement; freight elevators; storage vaults; construction
materials and off gassing; vapor barriers; HVAC system upgrades and
replacement; natural and artificial light levels; window coatings
and coverings; traffic patterns and crowd control; security issues
during construction; renovating a historic building vs. building a
new structure; checks and balances systems and much more.  Outside
experts will also discuss specialty issues including HVAC systems,
security, insurance, and etc.

For more information, contact:

    Melinda Markell
    Preservation Services Coordinator
    Upper Midwest Conservation Association
    612-870-3128
    umca<-a t->qwest< . >net
    <URL:http://www.preserveart.org>

Melinda Markell


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