"Investment in Heritage Conservation is an Investment in Skilled Trades."
Human Resources Issues
About 128,000 heritage homes in Canada need maintenance,
repairs or restoration, but there aren’t enough
skilled tradespeople to do it. As well, another 3% of
older buildings are in danger from neglect and 11% are
under redevelopment pressures.
Unless ACTION is taken, more of Canada’s built heritage
will be lost!
Who will help save threatened heritage buildings?
• Carpenters and stonemasons trained
in heritage conservation skills.
• Architects and planners sensitive
to reusing older buildings.
• Educational institutions willing
to provide more heritage courses.
• Investors who understand the
$$$ value of rehabilitation over new construction.
• Homeowners who demand skilled
restorers over renovators.
BE AN ADVOCATE FOR HERITAGE CONSERVATION!
Want More Details?
• Contact the Heritage
Canada Foundationfor the report Human Resource Issues in the
Preservation of Heritage Buildings.
