Ecclesiastical Insurance’s Chief Surveyor in the United Kingdom was invited to address this important conference held in Quebec City, in 2008. Speaking about “Endangered Places of Faith”, he noted that heritage properties – for example, places of worship – can be re-invented and re-purposed. By conserving heritage buildings, we can:
- Preserve our heritage architecture
- Provide a link between the past and the future
- Create focal points for revitalized urban communities
- Enhance the greater community
- Conserve energy and construction materials
- Reduce the amount of waste – building demolition and de-construction materials – that go to landfills
- Help “salvage” the environment
- Protect our green spaces
In both the U.K. and in Canada, Ecclesiastical has:
- Solid experience in the redevelopment and the re-use of church buildings
- A track record in developing good practices
- Comprehensive risk management capabilities around such issues as fire, security, health and safety.
For more information about insurance for re-purposed heritage buildings, speak to your independent Broker. To find a broker in your area, contact our Regional Manager.
