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- IHBC welcomes formal signing by IHBC Chair and ICOMOS-UK President of new MOU, securing ‘closer ties and cooperation’ 17/04/2024
- Missed #IHBCReading2024 School webinar on ‘Applying BSI’s PAS 2038…’, co-hosted by Fit for the Future? Just catch it free on IHBC’s Youtube channel… 17/04/2024
- New closing date of 30 April for IHBC’s two Marsh Awards: ‘civic contributions by retired members’ and ‘successful learners’ 17/04/2024
- ‘Money is still not the barrier’: Bursaries extended for IHBC’s 2024 School, #IHBCReading2024, 12/13-15 June – ‘Submit now to be next on the list!’ 17/04/2024
- IHBC issues 2024 AGM reminders: To voting members, ‘Please complete your proxy form’, and for all, to register in advance for Robyn Pender on ‘… energy in buildings…’, 30/04 17/04/2024
- IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: Building on ‘world’s first full-scale commercial nuclear power station’ 17/04/2024
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’, for #IHBCReading2024 too: Go for £9.5M revamp of Brutalist Reading Hexagon Theatre 17/04/2024
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Activists occupy house set for demolition by ‘not-for-profit’ housing association 17/04/2024
- CIC: Government must make up for lost time with an improved plan for healthier, climate resilient homes and buildings 17/04/2024
- York Minster receives generous donation towards new Centre of Excellence for Heritage Skills and Estate Management 17/04/2024
- Nearly 70 museums and libraries across England to benefit from £33 million boost 17/04/2024
- APPAG Inquiry on Archaeology and Metal-detecting in England launched 17/04/2024
- UK Heritage Pulse Panel 2024: Survey spotlights budget pressures etc 17/04/2024
- IHBC issues 2024 AGM reminders: To voting members, ‘Please complete your proxy form’, and for all, to register in advance for Robyn Pender on ‘… energy in buildings…’, 30/04 12/04/2024
- IHBC welcomes SE Branch #IHBCReading2024 Bursary call (closing 17 April), complementing SE Branch Day School CPD on ‘Levelling Up our World Heritage’, Canterbury, 26/04 (from £35) 12/04/2024
- New closing date of 30 April for IHBC’s two Marsh Awards: ‘civic contributions by retired members’ and ‘successful learners’ 12/04/2024
- IHBC’s ‘Research’ Signpost: HSTF Annual Research Study 2024 – Place Partnerships 12/04/2024
- IHBC’s HESPR pick from £170K+ works this week: National heritage body seeks agency for branding project, to £80K 12/04/2024
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Poltimore House fire met with heartbreak and ‘deep sense of loss’ 12/04/2024
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Crooked House owners appeal against order to rebuild historic pub 12/04/2024
- Scottish Government issues guidance on Chief Planning Officers: Head of Profession, Professional Adviser, & more 12/04/2024
- England consults on accelerated planning system, ‘10 weeks and fee refunds’ for major commercial applications, to 01/05 12/04/2024
- ‘Still a significant burden’: RIBA responds to reduced ARB accreditation fee 12/04/2024
- SAVE and Architects’ Journal launch ideas competition for M&S Oxford Street site with ‘re:store’ 12/04/2024
- QEST announces Heritage Craft Sustainability Awards: Deadline 24/05 12/04/2024
Monthly Archives: February 2021
IHBC launches 2021 Brighton School – #IHBCBrighton2021, 17-18 June (1 & 2 day options) including new learning-led Heritage MarketPlace #IHBCMarketPlace, from £25+VAT (early bird)
Booking is open for the IHBC’s 2021 Brighton School – #IHBCBrighton2021, offering delegates from all disciplines, areas and career stages uniquely flexible and accessible certified learning (IHBC CPD)– including our new School ‘Heritage MarketPlace’ – with options over 17-18 June, … Continue reading
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IHBC’s new learning and networking resource for all: 2021 Brighton School’s ‘Heritage MarketPlace’, #IHBCMarketPlacewith stalls from £100+VAT: 18 June 2021 (IHBC network reductions may apply)
The IHBC has launched a new learning and networking resource for practitioners, services, suppliers and clients with the 2021 Brighton School’s (#IHBCBrighton2021) learning-led ‘Heritage MarketPlace’ – the virtual expansion of the traditional School exhibition – an accessible platform to link … Continue reading
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IHBC Welcomes MFL Affinity as Principal Sponsor for the 2021 Brighton School
The Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) is delighted to announce MFL Affinity, as the Principal Sponsor for the institute’s 2021 Brighton School, on 17 & 18 June 2021, and – depending on restrictions – possibly later in the year.
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IHBC practice signpost: Scottish Government on new publications – Technical handbooks for use from 1 March 2021
Building regulations set out technical requirements applicable to building work to protect the public interest and the Scottish Government publish technical handbooks which explain how to achieve the requirements set out in the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 and they regularly … Continue reading
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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £3.5M+ costed works: Council seeks Landscape Sensitivity Assessment, closing 10/03
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 its members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and the IHBC Director’s pick features a … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Aberdeen cafe evacuated after part of building collapses
An Aberdeen cafe the Tartan Pig on Holywood Place has been forced to close after part of a neighbouring building collapsed., the city’s Evening Express reports.
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Countryside Stewardship Scheme now open for 2021 applications
The 2021 Countryside Stewardship scheme is now open with guidance on the scheme rules and how to apply. image: Open Government Licence v3.0
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Panellists appointed to the London Mayor’s Commission for Diversity in the Public Realm
Fifteen panellists drawn from across the culture, heritage, media and voluntary sectors have been appointed to the London mayor’s Commission for Diversity in the Public Realm, which aims to create greater diversity in statues, street names, building names and memorials.
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CLC adopts national retrofit strategy: Consultation closing 1 March
As part of its work implementing the Roadmap to Recovery Plan, the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has given its backing to a National Retrofit Strategy, with consultation closing 1 March 2021.
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Call for EOIs in Scotland’s ‘Climate Beacons’ for COP 26: Closing 01/03
Climate Beacons for COP26 is a Scotland-wide collaborative project between climate change or environmental organisations and arts, heritage or cultural organisations to stimulate long-term public engagement in the lead-up to and following COP26, with Expressions of Interest (EoI) due by … Continue reading
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Hammersmith Bridge illuminated red in Valentine’s Day message to Government
Hammersmith Bridge has been illuminated bright red in a Valentine’s Day stunt aimed at highlighting ongoing delays to its repair, as the 133-year-old west London bridge has been closed to traffic since April 2019 when cracks appeared in its pedestals.
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IHBC’s FREE CPD Taster: John Edwards on ‘Introducing Building Survey for Retrofit’, 29/03, 1pm-2pm
John Edwards, IHBC Technical Panel Chair and Trustee, will introduce ‘Building Survey for Retrofit’ to IHBC members in a free stand-alone IHBC CPD certified 1-hour session that also serves as a taster for fee-based IHBC CPD programmes previously delayed by … Continue reading
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IHBC’s newest Recognised CPD Provider – TGR – offers 10% discount on events to IHBC members
The IHBC’s newest Recognised CPD Provider The Green Register (TGR) – an independent, self-funded and not-for-profit company training ‘construction professionals from all disciplines’ is offering IHBC members a 10% discount on any TGR event.
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IHBC research Signpost: DCMS on ‘Rapid Evidence Assessment: Culture and Heritage Valuation Studies’
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) has issued an assessment of the current state of the literature valuing the services provided by culture and heritage assets.
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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest Sector News’ pick of the week: PBC & Arup on drones
The 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’, with news from across the development sector, and this week features a post … Continue reading
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HE, HAZ and more: 10 new films imagine the future of the High Street, from 2 March
Commissioned as part of the High Streets Heritage Action Zones (HAZ) Cultural Programme, led by Historic England (HE), ten new films created by contemporary filmmakers in collaboration with young creatives, exploring what the future of the high street could be, … Continue reading
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Virtual CSCS cards launched together with a new app
The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) has launched virtual CSCS cards and a new app. image: CM website
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National Churches Trust Budget Representation 2021: Making the financial case
The National Churches Trust Budget Representation 2021has been issued: Making the financial case for the social value of church buildings.
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Welsh Government Written Statement on second homes
Welsh Minister for Housing and Local Government Julie James has made a written statement concerning second homes in Wales, indicating ‘commitment to a range of policy initiatives’.
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Defra etc: New £10M fund to drive private sector investment in nature
A new £10M fund from Defra and others will provide grants of up to £100,000 to environmental groups, local authorities, businesses & other organisations. image: Open Government Licence v3.0
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Legislative proposals to address impact of Scotland’s concentration of land ownership
A discussion paper from The Scottish Land Commission (SLC) proposes three new legislative measures to modernise land ownership in Scotland and to support a dynamic and productive economy by addressing the adverse effects of Scotland’s unusually concentrated land ownership.
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Enter the Brick Awards for 2021: Free, closing 14/05
Celebrating the world’s greatest brick architecture and craftsmanship, the Brick Development Association (BDA) is hosting a call for free entries to the Brick Awards 2021, with categories including Urban regeneration, Refurbishment, Innovations, and Craftsmanship, and closing 14 May.
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IHBC’s ‘members only’ first Council and General Meeting of 2021: Free, 26 March, 1pm – eligible members called on to use proxy votes
The IHBC is issuing exclusive invitations and formal notices to IHBC members of ALL categories to the first Council meeting of 2021, from 1pm 26 March, starting with a formal General Meeting vote to support virtual meetings, and with eligible … Continue reading
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IHBC ToolBox Guidance on ‘Retrofit’: New update
The IHBC has updated its ToolBox practice Guidance Note on the Retrofitting of Traditional Buildings – first launched at one of the ‘IHBC Spotlight’ sessions at the 2019 Annual School in Nottingham – after author and IHBC Technical Panel Chair … Continue reading
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IHBC research signpost: Engine Shed Technical Paper 34 – ‘Energy consumption and behaviour profiles for eight… dwellings’
The Engine Shed’ (part of Historic Environment Scotland) Technical Paper 34 on ‘Energy consumption and behaviour profiles for eight traditionally built dwellings’ gives an insight into the energy consumption and occupier comfort and behaviour for eight traditionally built dwellings in … Continue reading
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