Cultural Heritage

Structural survey and engineering solutions for monuments, listed heritage assets and historic buildings.

Sector challenges

Managing the built heritage requires balancing historical value, structural safety, legal responsibilities and financial objectives.

Compliance with regulations and legal requirements

Strict compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks, particularly in relation to structural safety, heritage protection and public procurement.

Cost optimisation and heritage protection

The need to prevent damage and optimise interventions through thorough diagnostic assessments and well-planned structural strengthening works.

Preservation and enhancement

Defining interventions that respect the authenticity of heritage assets while promoting their durability and long-term value.

How we help

Structural survey

We support public and private entities in assessing the condition of their built assets, evaluating structural safety, and defining intervention requirements.

Project documentation and Design

Technical support for the procurement of interventions, including the preparation of all required documentation (technical reports, specifications, bills of quantities, drawings and contractual documents).

Technical Assistance

Tailor-made technical consultancy, providing on-site support during interventions and a prompt, responsive service aligned with client needs.

Strategic Planning

Definition of intervention priorities for stakeholders managing extensive property portfolios.

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Testimonials

“The team provided an excellent service on our central London project.”

They were professional, responsive, and well organised throughout, with clear communication from initial arrangements through to completion on site. The final report was thorough, clearly written, and delivered promptly, giving our design and project teams confidence in the findings and helping us make well-informed decisions.

Gabriele Tomassini

Senior Project Manager ARADA, London, United Kingdom

Central London R.C. Building

“We engaged the team to assess existing stone pillars at a Grade II* listed property in the UK.”

The assessment comprised on-site visual inspection, LiDAR survey and Sonic testing, resulting in clear monitoring and repair recommendations. They demonstrated strong conservation expertise, minimised intervention, communicated clearly throughout, and were readily available to discuss queries. We would highly recommend them for sensitive structural investigations.

Justina Hwang

Associate • Atelier Gooch, United Kingdom

Oxsfordshire Grade II* listed building

“Atelier in.vitro has been collaborating with NCREP on several built-heritage conservation projects, in a close, consistent, and ongoing working relationship.”

The rigour of the technical support, the sharing of knowledge, and the careful coordination between diagnosis and design have been decisive in supporting decisions, refining solutions, and responding consciously and responsibly to particularly demanding heritage contexts. The high level of dedication of the entire team also stands out, as well as the committed and rigorous way in which they face the challenges of each project, representing a clear added value to its development.

Joana Leandro Vasconcelos, Sócio-fundadora, Arquitecta, Atelier in.vitro, Portugal

Mafra National Palace

“The professionalism, high level of knowledge, and technical capability are aspects that any company collaborating with NCREP recognises.”

I would highlight the character and humanism of the people who make up its team as distinctive factors that make NCREP a benchmark company.

Dinis Leitão

CEO • Daj Engenharia, Portugal

Rua Áurea — Edifício de habitação multifamiliar

“NCREP has proven to be a key supplier for UPORTO.”

Through project developments guided by rigour, innovation, and ambition, which have greatly contributed to the preservation of the heritage built by this institution. The dynamism, critical spirit, and development of efficient solutions are distinguishing factors of NCREP as consultants and designers focused on the rehabilitation and upgrading of historic buildings.

Pedro Alves Costa,

Vice-Reitor • Universidade do Porto, Portugal

Reitoria da Universidade do Porto

“The team provided an excellent service on our central London project.”

Gabriele Tomassini,

Senior Project Manager • ARADA, London, United Kingdom

Central London R.C. Building

“Working with NCREP has been a rewarding experience, both in inspection and diagnosis, and in the design of timber structures at the Armazéns do CH Gaia and Solar de Azevedo.”

They demonstrated professionalism, creativity, and deep technical knowledge. The final result exceeded expectations, combining aesthetics, efficiency, and safety. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking high-quality timber solutions.

Pedro Pinto, Head of Facilities and General Services, SOGRAPE Original Legacy Wines, Portugal

Head of Facilities and General Services • SOGRAPE Original Legacy Wines, Portugal

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