[HBP#11] - Chris Gladwell - Tradition Meets The Future

🎙️ You can also access the full Audio version of this Podcast by searching for 'Heritage Buildings Podcast' on - Apple, Spotify, Amazon, PocketCasts, and any of your other favourite podcasting apps! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Welcome to the Heritage Buildings Podcast!In this episode of the Heritage Buildings podcast, host Vincent Reed sits down with Chris Gladwell, Director of Rockman Restoration and Vitrolithic. Chris shares his journey from a fresh-faced graduate in general construction to a recognised expert in heritage restoration projects including the Tower of London, Windsor Castle, and Buckingham Palace. Learn about his innovative approaches in sustainable precast solutions, the intricacies of working with historic buildings, and the founding of Vitrolithic, a company specialising in low-carbon alternatives for terracotta structures. Delve into his experiences managing iconic restorations, the challenges in the industry, and his vision for future conservation efforts. Available now on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and more! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Below is a more detailed breakdown of the video with relevant timestampsClick the time on the left to jump straight to that section00:00 Introduction to Chris Gladwell00:50 Chris's Early Career in Construction01:40 Transition to Heritage Building Restoration02:53 Managing Heritage Projects04:38 Learning and Collaborating with Conservation Architects13:39 Starting a Business in Heritage Restoration24:30 Founding Rockman Restoration41:08 Innovating with Vitralithic49:39 Exploring Terra Notte and Sustainable Materials51:01 Innovations in Low Carbon Casting54:48 3D Printing and Digital Modeling in Construction01:04:46 Challenges and Techniques in Stone Cleaning01:13:42 Restoration and Conservation of Stone Structures01:20:02 Future of the Stone Masonry Industry01:29:27 Notable Projects and Personal Reflections01:34:50 Understanding Stucco and Its Applications01:39:30 Conclusion and Contact Information---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Chris Gladwell using the links below:Website: www.rockmanltd.co.uk www.vitrolithic.comInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/rockman_cdg/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rockman/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Click here to find out more about the Heritage Buildings Association - https://heritagebuildingsassociation.comClick here to join the conversation - https://heritagebuildings.forum#RockmanRestoration #LowCarbonPrecast #HistoricSolutions