Category Archives: Sector NewsBlog

A research report has been issued that explores the extent and character of relationships between the properties in the care of the Scottish Ministers and the British Empire, after being commissioned by HES and carried out by a team of … Continue reading →

Exclusively available to Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Members, the RIBA’s new guide explains terminology and outlines how insurance works, how to buy good quality insurance, and the importance of being risk-aware.

More than £21,000 owed to the South Staffordshire taxpayer has been recovered after an eyesore house which lay empty for 17 years was sold.

CyArk’s Heritage Amplified Grant will provide recipients with an opportunity to amplify place-based stories of cultural heritage through the development of a web-based 3D virtual experience. image for illustration

Scottish Historic Buildings Trust (SHBT), the charity dedicated to regenerating significant historic buildings across Scotland, has appointed Dr Samuel Gallacher as Director.

A moveable rail bridge over the Stainforth and Keadby Canal in the Midlands in England has been completely overhauled. image for illustration: Vazon sliding bridge by Chris Allen, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

A new RIBA AI report includes the findings of a survey asking architects how they are using and plan to use AI, which reveals that 41% of UK architects are already using AI on at least the occasional project. image … Continue reading →

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has supported the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) in addressing the critical shortage of Planning Enforcement Officers across councils nationwide.

The Local Government Association (LGA) ‘Pathways to Planning’ aims to widen the pool of graduates entering planning roles in local authorities, as the scheme offers an exciting opportunity for councils and graduates alike. image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has commissioned a major research project to understand the scale and nature of the UK’s cultural infrastructure maintenance needs, with the online survey now closed. image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0

The house is now being constructed by Bedrock Buildings and erection on site is expected to begin in the early summer, on a plot of land in the village of Tomich…The finished house will use a total of 55, massive, … Continue reading →

The Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) Green Construction Board has launched its Biodiversity Roadmap for the sector, detailing how the construction industry will work together to reduce harm to our natural environment.

The distinctive Altens building has been a prominent part of the city of Aberdeen skyline for decades and demolition to commence on 26 February. image for illustration: Aberdeen from Kincorth Hill  by Peter Robinson, CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Wikimedia Commons

Historic England’s Everyday Heritage Grant will fund 56 new projects across the next 2 years to celebrate working class histories. image for illustration

England’s Arts and Heritage Minister Lord Parkinson has announced the listing of 4 historic gas lamps in Covent Garden, London. image for illustration

More than £86 million overall to be invested in projects across England to develop world-class culture, reports Government UK, as 67 projects across England have already benefited from the scheme and a fourth round of the Museum Estate and Development … Continue reading →

£50m of new investment over the next two years should unlock new homes and improve the quality of life for existing residents through estate regeneration in London, reports Government UK. image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0

Big city councils must prioritise brownfield development, building new homes in right places and protecting the Green Belt. image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0

The UK is to establish the world’s first UN-backed centre for circular economy research, where sustainable approaches to the circular economy and resource efficiency will be developed to enable the transition to a greener future. image for illustration

The Society for the Environment has announced that its annual SocEnv Awards are back and nominations are now open to 17/05. image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0

IndiNature, based in the Scottish Borders, has become the first UK company manufacturing industrial hemp insulation to achieve a full agrément certificate from the British Board of Agrément (BBA). image for illustration

The Theatres Trust has published its annual list of theatres under threat of permanent closure, redevelopment, or demolition across the UK.

Testing Works has asked the IHBC to post a notice to members and readers who might be interested in helping with the governance of its small volunteer-run charity, caring for and celebrating the work of Victorian engineer David Kirkaldy.

The House of Commons Library has published a research briefing: ‘Restoration and Renewal: Developing the strategic case’, outlining the different options for undertaking the restoration and renewal of the Palace of Westminster. Parliamentary copyright images are reproduced with the permission … Continue reading →

After almost 4 years with the Victorian Society, Joe O’Donnell has moved on from his role as Director to focus on project managing the restoration of his new home.