Firmitas

10/30/2026

Absolutely honored to be featured in the Illinois Partners magazine!

Galesburg-based Firmitas is a specialized historic preservation company known globally for its timber restorations of historic structures.

10/30/2026

10/13/2026

We are looking forward to starting this project - bricks have been ordered from our supplier in England- HG Matthews

To celebrate the Bishop Hill Heritage Association’s 65th anniversary next year, the BHHA will start an exterior historic restoration of the 1854 Dairy Building next spring.  Firmitas of Knoxville will be the general contractor.  This project includes stucco removal, brick replacement, tuckpointi...

10/13/2026

The APT - The Association for Preservation Technology International APT 2026 Indianapolis conference is just around the corner. As part of the pre-Conference program, we are excited to invite you to join us and register for WS2: Heritage Barns of Indiana, October 26-27. During this hands-on workshop, you will learn the history of heritage barns and settlement in Indiana, how dendrochronology is used to date barns, and the history of timber framing techniques. Space is limited, so be sure to register ASAP. You do not need to attend the conference in order to take the workshop. Just select “Workshop only” during registration. For additional information and guidance on how to register, visit APTIndianapolis2026.org — we’d love to have you with us.

09/22/2026

Exciting news for Firmitas!

We’re thrilled to share that Rick will be presenting at the upcoming Association for Preservation Technology International (APT) conference!

If you're attending, make sure to catch his two featured sessions on historical timber framing:

📍 Day 1 (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM) | Conference Hotel

Presentation: History of Timber Frame Techniques

An in-depth look at the evolution, craftsmanship, and structural significance of historical timber frame construction.

📍 Day 2 (11:00 AM – 12:30 PM) | Offsite Barn (East side of Indianapolis)

Live Demonstration: Timber Frame Techniques in Action

Join Rick offsite for a hands-on live demonstration showcasing traditional timber framing methods up close.

We look forward to connecting with fellow preservationists, engineers, and craftspeople in Indianapolis!

Events

📣 APT 2026 Indianapolis is just 2️⃣ months away!

And if your company plans to sponsor, the sponsorship deadline is in just two weeks (September 15) — don’t wait.

Now’s the time to:
✔ Register for the conference
✔ Secure your Workshops, Field Sessions & Special Events
✔ Confirm your company’s sponsorship
✔ Book your hotel
✔ Get excited for Indy!

Don’t delay — join us October 26–30 for an unforgettable APT 2026. Learn more and cross these items off your checklist by visiting APTIndianapolis2026.org

09/22/2026

So excited to be partnering with BHHA on this project!

07/27/2026

Building and painting new barn doors for a beautiful barn restoration in Iowa!

Stay tuned for more progress photos.

Buildings like these were the last of the true timber framed barns, ultimately evolving into modern light-framed pole barns.

05/06/2026

Love the hardware we find when we restore buildings!

Having restored thousands of timber structures around the country we have seen so much variation that expresses the ingenuity and craft of the 19th century. At Firmitas we take the time to save this old hardware and repurpose it into our restoration of historic barns.

04/23/2026

The purr-fect Firmitas timber framing supervisors.
These historic buildings really are the cat’s meow!