Tour In Person

Causeway End Barns - Site Visit

by CIOB Chelmsford

    Event details

    • CM6 3LU, Felsted
    • 14 May 2026
    • 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM GMT

    Event fees

    CIOB Member

    Free

    Non-member

    £25.00

    CIOB Assist Optional Donation

    £5.00

    Summary

    Site visit: Ancient-settlement character meets modern sustainable design-clay walls, lime finishes & timber roofs inspired by Cressing barns

    Join us for a site visit to explore a development that combines the character of an ancient settlement with contemporary sustainable design.

    The scheme presents a strong architectural identity rooted in traditional forms, while delivering modern environmental performance. This visit has been arranged with Rooff.

    During the tour, we will review the clay block solid wall construction, designed to be both breathable and durable. The walls are finished with lime render externally and lime plaster internally to support moisture regulation, durability and internal comfort.

    We will also look at the large-scale timber roof structures, informed by the historic Cressing Temple Barns. Finished with plain clay tiles, the roofs reinforce the traditional character of the scheme while using responsible, low-impact materials.

    This visit offers an opportunity to examine the construction approach in detail, discuss key design decisions on site, and gain practical insight into material performance and detailing.

    This learning activity can contribute towards your annual CPD requirements and should be logged accordingly.

    PPE required : Steel toe capped boots. Please do not book unless you have the required PPE.

    Ticket Price: Free for CIOB Members (optional suggested £5 donation to Assist - please see below) & £25 Non-Members.

    Please note: this event is for over 18’s only

    Location: Causeway End Road, Dunmow. (Full details and site instructions will be provided to registered attendees.)

    This learning activity can contribute to your annual CPD return and should be logged accordingly.

    Agenda

    16.50 Registration

    17:00 Site tour

    18.00 Depart

    Further Details


    Full joining instructions will be provided approximately one week before the event.

    Contact:

    Sarah Catherall

    Email: [email protected]

    Tel: 07934 116187

    How can we help you get the most out of this event? We want to ensure accessibility for all of our members. Please contact us in confidence prior to attendance and we will do our best to answer any questions and support any additional needs you may have.

    The CIOB Assist Programme

    This event is free for CIOB members to attend, but if you would like to make an optional donation to CIOB Assist you can do this during the registration process. Thank you for your generosity. Find out more about the work we do