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- IHBC’s 2024 AGM UPATE – Register now: From 5.30pm & Robyn Pender on ‘… energy in buildings…’, for 6.00pm AGM and ‘next steps’ Petition for Charter Resolution, for ALL member categories, with ‘proxy’ voting open & encouraged! 15/03/2024
- ‘Money is not the barrier’: Bursaries for top notch conservation CPD, from finance to law, at IHBC’s 2024 School, #IHBCReading2024, 12/13-15 June – ‘Submit by 31/03 to be first on the list!’ 15/03/2024
- IHBC’s new CPD Circular, out since 01/03: Easy access to training, awards & more – from Branch AGMS & events (Cob & Earth; HSHAZs & Dundee), & networks too 15/03/2024
- IHBC’s FREE webinar – ‘Six simple steps to social media’: An introduction to social media platforms online on 27/03, 5pm – plus tips on how to promote #IHBCReading2024 15/03/2024
- IHBC SW Branch ‘Cob & Earth Day’, Reed Hall, Exeter University, 21 March, blended & from £25 (no VAT) 15/03/2024
- IHBC’s ‘Research’ Signpost: BCIS outlook for the construction industry 2024 15/03/2024
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Hundreds leave homes in Aberdeen after Raac concrete discovery 15/03/2024
- ‘No turning back’ says RIBA report: 41% of architects now using AI 15/03/2024
- DLUHC and RTPI work to tackle shortage of planning enforcement officers in councils 15/03/2024
- Pathways to Planning: information for councils 15/03/2024
- Purcell and Harlow Consulting undertaking major research for DCMS – online survey now closed 15/03/2024
- Logs the length of a double decker bus, harvested by Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) now used to build a full-scale log house 15/03/2024
- IHBC’s 2023 Student Award winners & prizes out, with more to come at #IHBCReading2024, as guest judge’s top award goes to Thomas Goodwin (Oxford Brookes), with Highly Commended (x2) and Booth-Bird all offered cash School places 12/03/2024
- IHBC’s FREE webinar – ‘Six simple steps to social media’: An introduction to social media platforms online on 27/03, 5pm – plus tips on how to promote #IHBCReading2024 12/03/2024
- IHBC SW Branch ‘Cob & Earth Day’ bookings now open: Reed Hall, Exeter University, 21 March, blended & from £25 (no VAT) 12/03/2024
- FINAL REMINDER – IHBC’s free webinar, co-hosted by Fit for the Future, for #IHBCReading2024 School: IHBC’s Technical Panel lead John Edwards on ‘Applying BSI’s PAS 2038’, 15/03, 10am 12/03/2024
- IHBC ‘Professional’ Signpost: A brief history of graffiti and the built environment, from Designing Buildings 12/03/2024
- IHBC’s ‘Research’ Signpost: RIBA Future Trends survey 2024 published 12/03/2024
- IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: HESPR final notice on IHBC’s free webinar with Fit for the Future for #IHBCReading2024 School: John Edwards – ‘Applying BSI’s PAS 2038’, 15/03 12/03/2024
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Grand reopening of Rochdale Town Hall – ‘Stunning Grade I-listed building’ restored 12/03/2024
- CLC: Construction industry unveils plan to increase biodiversity and support the natural environment 12/03/2024
- Shell to begin demolition of Aberdeen HQ as bosses promise ‘positive vision’ for site 12/03/2024
- HE’s Everyday Heritage Grant: New Funding to Uncover and Celebrate Working Class Heritage 12/03/2024
- Listing Protection for Westminster Gas Lamps 12/03/2024
- England’s Museums to benefit from £24Mn investment to fund major infrastructure projects 12/03/2024
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IHBC’s 2024 AGM UPATE – Register now: From 5.30pm & Robyn Pender on ‘… energy in buildings…’, for 6.00pm AGM and ‘next steps’ Petition for Charter Resolution, for ALL member categories, with ‘proxy’ voting open & encouraged!
The IHBC’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2024 will take place online from 5.30pm (for 6.00pm start) on 30 April 2024, with Dr Robyn Pender opening the programme, exclusively for IHBC members in ANY membership category.
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‘Money is not the barrier’: Bursaries for top notch conservation CPD, from finance to law, at IHBC’s 2024 School, #IHBCReading2024, 12/13-15 June – ‘Submit by 31/03 to be first on the list!’
Bursaries from the IHBC’s UK-wide allocation are still available for the 2024 Annual School in Reading, 12/13-15 June – #IHBCReading2024 – on ‘Place & Building Care: Finance, policy & people in conservation practice’, offering some of the most accessible and … Continue reading
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IHBC’s new CPD Circular, out since 01/03: Easy access to training, awards & more – from Branch AGMS & events (Cob & Earth; HSHAZs & Dundee), & networks too
IHBC’s CPD Circular for March has been issued, offering low-cost training and upskilling opportunities to help guide on all IHBC-networked and notable Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and more.
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IHBC’s FREE webinar – ‘Six simple steps to social media’: An introduction to social media platforms online on 27/03, 5pm – plus tips on how to promote #IHBCReading2024
Find out why social media is a useful tool in helping to raise awareness of the IHBC and its operations and in encouraging engagement with branch members, colleagues and others in the sector and beyond.
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IHBC SW Branch ‘Cob & Earth Day’, Reed Hall, Exeter University, 21 March, blended & from £25 (no VAT)
IHBC members and networks are invited to ‘explore the technology behind these amazing buildings’ with online and in-person options to the South West (SW) Branch’s own special ‘Cob & Earth Day’, on 21 March, from 10.00am – 5.00pm, with prices … Continue reading
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IHBC’s ‘Research’ Signpost: BCIS outlook for the construction industry 2024
Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) has published its outlook for the construction industry for 2024. image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Hundreds leave homes in Aberdeen after Raac concrete discovery
Hundreds of people are being moved out of their homes in Aberdeen after structural engineers found they contained collapse-risk concrete, reports The National. image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0
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IHBC’s 2023 Student Award winners & prizes out, with more to come at #IHBCReading2024, as guest judge’s top award goes to Thomas Goodwin (Oxford Brookes), with Highly Commended (x2) and Booth-Bird all offered cash School places
The winners of the IHBC Gus Astley Student Awards for 2023, overseen by guest judge John Fidler – a founder member of the IHBC’s predecessor, the Association of Conservation Officers, and first editor of Context, and now retired from his … Continue reading
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IHBC’s FREE webinar – ‘Six simple steps to social media’: An introduction to social media platforms online on 27/03, 5pm – plus tips on how to promote #IHBCReading2024
Find out why social media is a useful tool in helping to raise awareness of the IHBC and its operations and in encouraging engagement with branch members, colleagues and others in the sector and beyond.
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IHBC SW Branch ‘Cob & Earth Day’ bookings now open: Reed Hall, Exeter University, 21 March, blended & from £25 (no VAT)
IHBC members and networks are invited to ‘explore the technology behind these amazing buildings’ with online and in-person options to the South West (SW) Branch’s own special ‘Cob & Earth Day’, on 21 March, from 10.ooam – 5.00pm, with prices … Continue reading
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FINAL REMINDER – IHBC’s free webinar, co-hosted by Fit for the Future, for #IHBCReading2024 School: IHBC’s Technical Panel lead John Edwards on ‘Applying BSI’s PAS 2038’, 15/03, 10am
IHBC’s Technical Panel lead John Edwards explores ‘Applying BSI’s PAS 2038 in Retrofitting non-domestic Heritage and Traditional Buildings’ in a free & open webinar on 15 March, co-hosted by Fit for the Future, another free CPD ‘pre-school’ event for IHBC’s … Continue reading
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IHBC ‘Professional’ Signpost: A brief history of graffiti and the built environment, from Designing Buildings
Designing Buildings (DB) – host and partner to the IHBC’s Conservation Wiki –has posted on its open access Wiki service a history of graffiti’s curious status as interventions seen both as ‘vandalism and improvements’.
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IHBC’s ‘Research’ Signpost: RIBA Future Trends survey 2024 published
The RIBA Future Trends survey monitors the employment and business trends affecting the architectural profession.
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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: HESPR final notice on IHBC’s free webinar with Fit for the Future for #IHBCReading2024 School: John Edwards – ‘Applying BSI’s PAS 2038’, 15/03
IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance scheme for heritage services – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and this week features the our free webinar, co-hosted by Fit for the Future, … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Grand reopening of Rochdale Town Hall – ‘Stunning Grade I-listed building’ restored
The grand opening of Rochdale Town Hall, with free tickets for the event on 3 March last, encouraged locals to see the restoration of a ‘stunning Grade I-listed building’. image for illustration: The Exchange, Rochdale Town Hall by David Dixon, … Continue reading
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Booking formally open for IHBC’s 2024 School #IHBCReading2024: Certified CPD across Law, Economics & Practice, with options currently from £30+VAT for 1 day (online)
After the (surprise) launch at IHBC’s Council on 27 February, booking is now open for the Institute’s 2024 Annual School, to take place online and in person in Reading, from 12/13-15 June, centred on our blended Day School (14 June), … Continue reading
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IHBC launches online Beta ‘Climate Change Hub’ resource: Open call for input and contributions in advance of formal launch
The IHBC’s new Climate Change Hub resource is designed to serve as a knowledge base for the Institute’s wide array of publications, policy positions, events, research and guidance on climate change, energy efficiency, retrofit, and more.
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IHBC SW Branch ‘Cob & Earth Day’ bookings now open: Reed Hall, Exeter University, 21 March, blended & from £25 (no VAT)
IHBC members and networks are invited to ‘explore the technology behind these amazing buildings’ with online and in-person options to the South West (SW) Branch’s own special ‘Cob & Earth Day’, on 21 June, from 10AM – 5PM, with prices … Continue reading
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Interested in serving as an IHBC trustee? As IHBC’s 2024 AGM approaches, check our guidance and see if you want to take your IHBC membership to a new level
As a date for the IHBC’s 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) approaches, this is a good time for members of all categories to review our guidance, support and advice encouraging prospective trustees to join our board.
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IHBC seeks nominations for Marsh Awards 2024: ‘Retired IHBC Members’ and/or ‘Successful Learners’ – Closing 31 March 2024
Two IHBC Marsh Awards, developed in partnership with the Marsh Charitable Trust celebrate, respectively, civic contributions by retired IHBC members and successful learning in heritage skills, offer awards of £500 and free places at IHBC’s 2024 Annual School in Reading … Continue reading
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IHBC’s free webinar, co-hosted by Fit for the Future, for #IHBCReading2024 School: IHBC’s Technical Panel lead John Edwards on ‘Applying BSI’s PAS 2038’, 15/03, 10am
IHBC’s Technical Panel lead John Edwards explores ‘Applying BSI’s PAS 2038 in Retrofitting non-domestic Heritage and Traditional Buildings’ in a free & open webinar on 15 March, co-hosted by Fit for the Future, another free CPD ‘pre-school’ event for IHBC’s … Continue reading
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IHBC’s ‘Research’ Signpost: Social values of National Trust for Scotland heritage places, ‘Towards an organisational approach’
Social values of National Trust for Scotland heritage places: Towards an organisational approach Phase One Research Underway. image for illustration: Fiona Newton
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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £140K+ works this week: Trust seeks heritage services linked to Town Deal funding, £100K, to 12/03
The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance service – emails members regular ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and the IHBC Director’s this week is a call from a charity Trust for heritage-linked work … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Wetherspoon plans heritage centre addition to landmark Wolverhampton pub
Wetherspoons has been granted planning permission for a £15m redevelopment of the Moon Under Water in Wolverhampton to comprise an expanded pub, hotel, garden terrace and heritage centre, reports The Shropshire Star. image for illustration: Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton by Roger … Continue reading
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IHBC’s 6th Council enjoys compelling CPD on political engagement from BEFS, #IHBCReading2024 (12/13-15 June) launch, and positive takes on IHBC’s AGM #IHBCpetitionforcharter ‘next step’ draft Resolution
The IHBC’s Council, our inclusive advisory body with training at its heart, held its sixth online meeting on 27 February, with a busy agenda taking delegates views on next steps in the Institute’s exploration of a Charter, coming to our … Continue reading
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