The stonemasonry trade in the conservation of historic monuments

Programme overview:

10.00–10.05 am Welcome and introduction
Frank Schuster

10.05–11.00 am Nano-lime in natural stone consolidation
An alternative or a complement to organic consolidation systems?
Prof. Dr. Gerald Ziegenbalg

11:00 – 11:45 Puzzolane in mortars
Opportunities, limitations and experiences from the field of heritage conservation
Dr Petra Egloffstein

11:45 – 12:30 Laser cleaning of natural stone surfaces
Opportunities and challenges from a practical perspective
M.A. Robert Wennemer

12.30 – 1.00 pm The new BIV Technical Rule 4.02
Guidelines for mapping and documentation in natural stone restoration
Bernhard Binder

End of the event 1.00 pm

Further information:

At the end of the event, certificates of attendance will be issued, which can be submitted as proof of continuing professional development by, for example, officially recognised experts, architects, engineers, etc., depending on individual requirements.

The participation fee is €70 (free for school pupils, students and apprentices upon presentation of valid proof).
You can register for the seminar here .

Participants will receive vouchers to enjoy light refreshments and drinks at our exhibition stand (Hall 2, Stand A 02) before and after the seminar.

From 2.00 pm, the presentation of the 2026 Peter Parler Prize will take place in the denkmal Forum, Hall 2, followed by a champagne reception, also at the BIV exhibition stand. Seminar participants are also warmly invited to attend this event.