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- First ‘priority CPD’ guidance out for #IHBCReading2024 School, globally accessible from only £30+VAT: ‘Management’ Competences -‘Legislation & Policy’, ‘Finance & Economics’, 12/13-15 June 23/04/2024
- IHBC’s ‘Research’ Signpost: Canal and River Trust on ‘Our impact: transforming places, enriching lives’ 23/04/2024
- New closing date of 30 April for IHBC’s two Marsh Awards: ‘civic contributions by retired members’ and ‘successful learners’ 23/04/2024
- 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 23/04/2024
- IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: ALL HESPR member staff get IHBC member rate at #IHBCReading2024 Virtual School, 14 June, only £30+VAT (Code required) 23/04/2024
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Controversial demolition of closed Museum of London and office block expected 23/04/2024
- Intangible Cultural Heritage: UK becomes the 183rd State to join UNESCO’s Convention 23/04/2024
- HES: New Report on Connections Between Properties in Care and the British Empire 23/04/2024
- 10 New Design Code Pathfinder areas selected 23/04/2024
- BEFS Policy Map for Scotland’s Existing Built Environment Policy Overview Map, Spring 2024 23/04/2024
- Budget boost for farmers and environment with extension to Agricultural Property Relief 23/04/2024
- ADF announces its 2024 brief: ‘Rethinking Home-Adapt and Reuse’ 23/04/2024
- IHBC’s next OPEN & FREE ‘Management’ CPD Pre-School webinars for #IHBCReading2024 School theme, ‘Place & Building Care…’: ‘Enforcement’ (03/05) and ‘Munstead Wood’ estate (16/05) 19/04/2024
- IHBC’s ‘Research’ signpost: ICE advice for engineers to close the gender pay gap following on RAE research 19/04/2024
- 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 19/04/2024
- New closing date of 30 April for IHBC’s two Marsh Awards: ‘civic contributions by retired members’ and ‘successful learners’ 19/04/2024
- ‘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!’ 19/04/2024
- IHBC’s HESPR pick from £112K+ works this week: Heritage team seeks engineering services for canal restoration, £70K, to 10/05 19/04/2024
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Claim – Torbay’s planning rules are being flouted due to lack of enforcement 19/04/2024
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Proposals for £65m University Centre Blackpool set for decision 19/04/2024
- Copenhagen and Paris mayors discuss lessons learned after fires wreck landmarks 19/04/2024
- Joint statement on England’s Natural and Historic Environment published by NE, HE and Lottery: ‘Integrating the Management of the Natural and Historic Environment’ 19/04/2024
- Architects etc. – Professional Practical Experience Commission – Call for evidence, to 24/04 19/04/2024
- Office for Place Update: Free Places at 2024 Design Code Schools for LPA officers 19/04/2024
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the global doorstep’: European Architecture Prize Philippe Rotthier 2024, closing 30/04. 19/04/2024
Daily Archives: 25/06/2021
IHBC’s Context now out: ‘Applying Digital Technology’ – and check via our free online access too!
The latest issue of the IHBC membership journal Context is out, featuring the usual mix of the topical and the practical as we explore ‘Applying Digital Technology’, with familiar features and occasional nuggets: shrines in Germany; memorialising in Manchester, and … Continue reading
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Enjoy IHBC’s Brighton 2021 & longing for the videos? Pass the time prepping for Aberdeen 2022… on Youtube!
The IHBC’s 2022 Annual School will take place in Aberdeen and online over 16-18 June, with the theme ‘Heritage on the Edge’, and explore issues around Environment, Innovation and Regeneration, and its promotional video is now available publicly. …Heritage on … Continue reading
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IHBC’s Gus Astley Student Awards 2021: Check out the testimonials – closing 31 July, £500 + free IHBC 2022 School place!
The IHBC’s annual Gus Astley Student Award celebrates relevant coursework from ANY UK taught course – history, planning, design and more – from the last 2 academic years, so just submit coursework online by end July for a chance to … Continue reading
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IHBC’s climate signpost: CHN seeks strategies advancing climate action with sustainable development: Closing 7/07
The Climate Heritage Network (CHN) is calling for examples of strategies ‘that advance both climate action and sustainable development’, closing 7 July.
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IHBC’s call for data to inform listed Stockport Carnegie library’s future
Stockport Heritage Trust is appealing to IHBC members to hear of any listed public libraries in their towns and cities that are being retained and improved, rather than closed and services moved to new or other buildings. image: 38DEGREES – … Continue reading
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IHBC’s HESPR weekly pick from £2.9M+ costed works: BC seeks ’appropriately skilled’ architect for conservation work valued up to £95K+, closing 07 July.
The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance for heritage services – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and the Director’s pick this week features the call from an English Borough Council … Continue reading
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IHBC’s features ‘Heritage from the (engineers’) doorstep’: Reparations sought in Highways England bridge row as 24 historic railway structures face demolition or infilling
Two heritage railways in Cumbria, whose plans to unite have been thrown into doubt by Highways England’s aggressive infilling of an historic railway bridge, have asked the company to undo the work or fund the structure’s excavation and repair, while … Continue reading
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New Welsh Government commits to ‘A stronger, greener, fairer Wales for everyone’ with 5-year plan
The new Welsh Government’s 5-year plan shows how it will deliver on the promises made to voters during the Senedd 2021 election and how it will tackle the big challenges faced in Wales.
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The Houses of Parliament Restoration and Renewal Programme calls on all to get involved
The Houses of Parliament Restoration and Renewal Programme is encouraging all to get involved with the works planned for one of the most loved and recognised buildings in the world.
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Fears Liverpool may lose World Heritage status
Nearly 30 figures from politics, football and academia have signed a letter urging Unesco not to strip Liverpool of its World Heritage status. image: for illustration purposes only
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CSCS: Industry Placement Card sets learners on the pathway into construction – aged 16 & above
Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) updates on the introduction of the Traineeship Skills Development Programme and T Level qualifications and its introduction of the Industry Placement Card, for learners aged sixteen (or above).
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Government incentive payments for hiring a new apprentice
Applications open for incentive payments for employers who hire a new apprentice between 1 April 2021 and 30 September 2021. image: for illustration purposes only – Open Government Licence v3.0
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Study into ancient Irish-style saunas, the sweathouses
They look like stone igloos and might be described as Irish-style saunas. Sweathouses were popular in the 1700s but their use died out towards the end of the 1800s and into the 20th century with the advancement of rural dispensaries.
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