Welcome to Ian Clark Restoration
Ian Clark Restoration was formed in 1983 and engages in all aspects of practical industrial, maritime and architectural conservation, project management and consultancy.
In combining over forty years engineering experience within the field of cultural heritage conservation, we offer a multi-disciplined, dedicated and client-focused service.
Ian Clark Restoration provides both practical collection care and consultancy project solutions within a UK wide and international area of operation. This extensive experience of on-site logistical project delivery has contributed significantly to the ability of Ian Clark Restoration to provide cost efficient, safe and pragmatic conservation care solutions where quality and best practice is at the core of the business.
We have proven experience in supplying industrial and architectural conservation solutions across the UK at national and regional levels and it is this case specific knowledge that underwrites our working relationships.
Comprehensive condition surveys and technical specifications can be prepared as part of a grant application or Heritage Lottery Fund bid. Ethical and technical advice can be given with regard to all aspects of industrial, maritime and architectural heritage
Our extensive experience of working in high-profile heritage locations where contractual integration and public engagement is a pivotal element within the project provides accredited assurance and informed commitment
ICR has a proven ability to engage with project stakeholders to ensure that all environmental, risk management, health and safety, and case specific responsibilities are identified and assessed.
Over many years ICR has established lasting professional relationships with significant heritage sector providers and continues to do so and has supplied on-going maintenance and collection care solutions as part of strategic framework agreements for the National Trust and English Heritage
Using our extensive knowledge of large-scale engineering, architectural and maritime conservation ICR is able to supply a very cost efficient, flexible and pragmatic service which will deliver high-end added value.
Intelligent phasing will allow for works to be executed with flexibility and we consider any site specific influences or logistical restraints that could dictate a mutually acceptable and deliverable schedule of works.
ICR has built a respected reputation for supplying a dedicated, focused and personalised service which is underpinned by a multi-disciplined professional skill set able to react and resolve unpredictable on-site logistical and technical challenges with care and sensitivity.
As an integral element of our on-going advocacy commitment, Ian has been professionally employed by a number of television and radio production companies working on programmes showcasing industrial and maritime conservation
Ian has received the Pilgrim Trust Award for Conservation the UK's premier scheme to reward excellence in preserving cultural heritage and an Education Business Partnership Amazing People Award who commit themselves to develop innovative programmes that support young peoples’ preparation for adult life and work, and to celebrate the achievements of the young people themselves.