historic preservation

Historic Preservation Construction: The Specialty Where You Build to a Standard That's 100 Years Old

Historic preservation construction follows specific standards — the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation — that constrain what can be done to structures with historic designation. Projects involve tax credit programs, state historic preservation office coordination, specialized trades, and materials matching historical details. Contractors experienced in historic work deliver projects that get certified; those unfamiliar often make changes that disqualify tax credits and trigger preservation violations.