News
HERITAGE SOCIETY WELCOMES RESEARCH INTO TRADITIONAL BUILDING CRAFT SKILLS IN IRELAND
The Ulster Architectural Heritage Society today welcomed the launch of Traditional Building Craft Skills: Assessing the Need, Meeting the Challenge - Skills Needs Analysis of the Built Heritage Sector in Ireland by Sir Reg Empey, Employment and Learning Minister at Crumlin Road Gaol.
This important piece of research is the first to have focused on traditional building skills on an all-Ireland basis and it provides a thorough baseline study on the built heritage sector. The Action Plans, which have been carefully developed with key players, aim to plug identified skills gaps.
Speaking before the launch, Andrew McClelland, Heritage Projects Officer for the Ulster Architectural Heritage Society, said:
"We warmly welcome this timely, comprehensive report and are delighted to have been able to play an active role in its development over several years".
He added:
"Not only does the report highlight the importance of and potential wrapped up in our historic buildings and traditional craft skills, but it also maps out the crucial steps that should be taken to improve the training infrastructure in Ireland".
"In a time of economic uncertainty, particularly in the construction industry, focusing on much needed training provision and value-added craft skills can promote a swifter recovery".
DOWNLOAD the full report.
DOWNLOAD the Executive Summary.