Who are we?

LTM Consultancy are a team of independent consultants dedicated to the conservation and repair of our masonry built heritage. Our knowledge and understanding of traditional building technology and materials builds on the expertise of Laing Traditional Masonry (LTM) and provides clients with a unique technical advisory service.

Our Services

LTM Consultancy offer a wide range of services throughout Scotland, the rest of the UK and abroad, to anyone looking for sympathetic repair solutions.

Uniquely, we can draw upon the ‘in-house’ expertise of LTM’s respected Stonemasons, Conservation Technicians, Plasterers and Stone Conservators as required, and work closely with other external consultants to meet the requirements of the most demanding projects.

We can help you identify the most appropriate and cost-effective solutions for the conservation and repair of traditional masonry buildings. We offer both expert technical advice, whether our fixed fee Consultancy packages or our bespoke advisory services, and specialist CPD training designed to meet your needs.

Our Consultant

LTM’s Consultants; Craig Frew MSc IHBC and Zac Manning MSc, have many years experience between them having worked in the private, local government and voluntary sectors, applying their skills and knowledge, and developing their experience in the field of Historic Building Conservation.

Craig has considerable experience in the field of masonry building conservation and repair, having worked with the Scottish Lime Centre Trust (SLCT) for 7 years, most recently as Senior Buildings Consultant, and with Dundee City Council as Conservation Officer. His qualifications include an MSc Degree in European Urban Conservation and a BSc (Hons) in Town and Regional Planning. Craig is a full member of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC).

Zac previously worked with Scottish Borders Council as Heritage & Design officer, Scottish Lime Centre Trust as Conservation Technician, and more recently as a self-employed Conservation Consultant. Zac has an MA (Hons) Degree in Geography and an MSc in European Urban Conservation and is currently working towards a postgraduate Diploma in Building Surveying at the College of Estate Management and full membership of the IHBC.

LTM Consultancy are a recognised IHBC (Institute of Historic Building Conservation) Historic Environment Service Provider carrying appropriate Professional Indemnity Insurance for your peace of mind. We are also corporate members of the Building Limes Forum.

Please do not hesitate to contact LTM Consultancy to discuss your project.

Our Solutions

We offer a range of consultancy solutions designed to meet our client’s requirements. Our unique Consultancy Packages - Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze - offer custodians of traditional masonry buildings a specialist inspection service with bespoke written advice and costed repair solutions.

These formalised service packages - Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum - provide a simple and effective summary of works, complete with a clear breakdown of the services included.

Our services are also available on a flexible basis with fees chargeable at our standard hourly rates. From inspections and site meetings to bespoke written advice, whether a simple letter or comprehensive written report, LTM Consultancy can provide a solution to meet your requirements and budget.

We can also assist with high level access requirements, emergency masonry repairs, materials analysis, diagnosis of defects in traditional masonry buildings and the preparation of bespoke maintenance manuals.

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