Traditional Skills. Modern Solutions.

HERITAGE is dedicated to trades working on historic and listed buildings.

HERITAGE at InstallerSHOW 2026 is a dedicated, hands-on feature for trades working on historic, listed and conservation projects.

From period properties to nationally significant buildings, this is where traditional skills meet modern compliance - live on the show floor.

If you work in restoration, conservation or specialist heritage construction, this is built for you.

Live Demonstrations From:

  • Stonemasons

  • Lime plasterers

  • Conservation specialists

See traditional methods demonstrated live - alongside modern materials and solutions designed to meet today’s regulatory standards.

What You’ll Gain

Working on heritage buildings means balancing authenticity with regulation.

At HERITAGE, you’ll gain insight into:

  • Appropriate material selection

  • Breathable construction methods

  • Compatible repair techniques

  • Conservation best practice

  • Modern compliance considerations

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  1. Crafting Classic Cornices & Ceiling Roses
    HERITAGE Demo Zone
    480 mins
    Mary-Havana Little is a traditional fibrous plasterer and she’ll be demonstrating how she creates classic features such as ceiling roses and cornices
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    Mary-Havana Little
  2. Stonemason Demonstration
    HERITAGE Demo Zone
    480 mins
    Rachael Wragg will be crafting something beautiful out of stone and demoing the skills she uses as a mason at Lincoln Cathedral
    Speakers
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    Rachael Wragg, Cathedral Stone Mason - Lincoln Cathedral
  3. Traditional Japanese Plastering Trowels
    HERITAGE Demo Zone
    480 mins
    Brad O’leary will be demoing traditional Japanese plastering trowels and the magic of quicklime.
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    Brad O'leary, Heritage builder - Heritage Plastering & Lime Mortar
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  1. The Art of Pargetting Live with James Collier
    HERITAGE Demo Zone
    480 mins
    Watch James Collier demonstrate the traditional craft of Pargetting, using lime plaster to create intricate decorative finishes. From classic heritage styles to modern contemporary designs, discover the skill, precision and creativity behind this historic plastering technique.
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    James Collier
  2. Inside the World of Stone Dressing
    HERITAGE Demo Zone
    480 mins
    Join James Robinson as he shares what life is really like working as a stone dresser, from traditional techniques and craftsmanship to the skills needed in the trade today. Visitors will also have the chance to get involved and take part in a hands-on stone dressing challenge during the session.
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    James Robinson, Stone Dresser

Specialist Suppliers & Industry Insight

Alongside the live demonstrations, HERITAGE connects you with specialist suppliers providing:

  • Lime products

  • Stone materials

  • Restoration systems

  • Heritage-compatible tools and solutions

Meet the experts, ask questions and get direct insight into the products designed specifically for conservation work.

Who Should Attend?

  • Conservation contractors

  • Specialist builders

  • Lime plasterers

  • Stonemasons

  • Surveyors

  • Architects working in heritage

  • Public sector and listed building specialists

If heritage is part of your portfolio - or you want it to be - this feature is essential.

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