Daily Archives: 07/04/2020

Gee and Co welcomed as the latest practice on IHBC’s HESPR register of service providers working to our standards

Gee & Co Ltd Building Conservation has become the latest company to be included on the IHBC’s conservation and heritage services ‘HESPR’ quality assurance listing, joining more than 40 other heritage businesses that enjoy benefits and support from the IHBC … Continue reading

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In times of crisis, don’t forget, the IHBC supports members in crisis: 1 year IHBC fee-free and fuss-free, if you’ve lost your job or face serious or sudden troubles in paying fees!

Lost your job and problems finding new work?  Or are you facing a crisis that seriously affects your conservation career or income? The IHBC is here to help, with our ‘fee-free year’ supporting you in your time of need.  Just … Continue reading

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IHBC’s COVID-19 signpost 8: ‘Nightingale’s’ excellent response to COVID-19 – ‘The UK just built the world’s largest critical care unit within two weeks’

American broadcaster CNBC has celebrated the world’s largest critical care unit opening in London, as the U.K. steps up its fight to tackle the spread of the coronavirus.

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IHBC’s COVID-19 signpost 9: £1 billion Business Support Fund opens in Scotland

A £1 billion Scottish Government fund now supports grants to help businesses with COVID-19 impacts.

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IHBC’s COVID-19 signpost 10: CIC’s Coronavirus Digest review and survey (@1/04/20)

The Construction Industry Council’s (CIC’s) ‘CIC Coronavirus Digest – Issue 8’ surveys the latest government advice on the coronavirus (COVID-19), with updates from the construction industry.

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IHBC’s COVID-19 signpost 11: HE sector survey  of pandemic impacts: Closing 13 April

Historic England (HE) has opened a short survey seeking reposnses on how sector bodies are being affected by the current pandemic.

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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest’ pick of the week, from Architecture Today: A ‘Garden Gate’ by Adam Richards Architects

The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance scheme for heritage services working to the IHBC’s standards – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, including notices gleaned from across the development sector’s … Continue reading

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Scott Street Bridge made famous by Banksy to be demolished

Scott Street Bridge was decommissioned in 1994 and was recently targeted by the famous artist.

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Philip Long OBE appointed NTS Chief Executive

Philip Long OBE, currently Director of V&A Dundee, has been appointed Chief Executive of the National Trust for Scotland (NTS).

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Up to £200K funding available for coasts and waters heritage projects in Scotland: Closing 31 May

Make a splash with Historic Environment Scotland’s new funding programme – We are encouraging organisations with community-based projects to apply for our new Coasts and Waters Heritage Fund which launched on Monday 9 March for the Year of Coasts and … Continue reading

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Biffa Award opens partnership grants scheme: Round 1 deadline 17 April

Biffa Award Partnership Grants Schemes now open with the Round One deadline on 17 April 2020 and Round Two on 7 August 2020.

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