Daily Archives: 16/08/2022

IHBC’s new CPD Circular: Awards (‘Student’ + ‘Research: both close 31/08) and more, from #IHBC25 and #IHBCSwansea2023 to partners and research

The IHBC’s new-styled, easy access CPD Circular is out, with Awards and School signposts, alongside events, research, awards (‘Student’ + ‘Research’) and more, all in line with our 25th anniversary ambitions for IHBC25.

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IHBC Wales Branch FREE CPD + reception 5 Sept: Looking to #IHBCSwansea2023 and #IHBC25

The IHBC’s Wales Branch is offering free CPD on ‘Retrofitting Historic Buildings for Energy Efficiency’ on 5 September, laying new foundations for the IHBC’s 2023 annual School in Swansea as well offering a local celebration of the institute’s 25th anniversary: … Continue reading

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IHBC Signpost: Concrete Jungles – 6 cement alternatives to reduce impact in cities

ArchDaily’s ‘Topics: Cities And Living Trends’ presents 6 cement alternatives that can reduce its impact in cities. image: for illustration – Open Government LicenceV3.0

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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: Guardian on ‘digitally enabled streetscape’ to follow the ‘ramshackle’ Punk heritage

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 Guardian on a ‘digitally enabled streetscape’ and its ‘ramshackle’ … Continue reading

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Links to #IHBCAberdeen2022 Day School Recordings & CPD Certs issued: Access still open for new delegates

The IHBC has sent all current Aberdeen School delegates links to access the broadcasts of the #IHBCAberdeen 2022 Day School – if you are missing yours let us know, while anyone else can still sign up HERE to access the … Continue reading

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (CIAT) doorstep’: ‘Remarkable survival’ in south London listed by HE

A house in south London has been listed at Grade II after Historic England (HE) said its ‘remarkable survival’ showcased the ‘architectural ideals of the 1930s’, reports professional body CIAT to its members and networks. image: © Historic England Archive

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Free guide to help charities recruit young trustees

Our Bright Future, a partnership led by the Wildlife Trusts, has published a free guide to help charities recruit young trustees to their boards.

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England’s Communities to agree proposed street name changes

All councils in England will need to get agreement from two-thirds of people who live or run businesses on a street before changing its name. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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Young construction leaders form Future Innovation Group

A new cross-specialism group has been formed to bring together the brightest young minds across construction in order to future-proof the industry. image: for illustration only – open Government Licence v3.0

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Scotland’s Traditional Buildings Health Check Scheme opens to more areas

After the successful trial expansion to Bridge of Allan, the Traditional Buildings Health Check scheme is extending the expansion trial to Dunblane and Blairlogie.

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HE Research Issue 20, on ‘Heritage and Wellbeing’

Health and wellbeing are more prominent than ever in politics and the media than ever before and Historic England’s (HE) latest volume of Research focuses on the positive relationship between heritage and wellbeing’.

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Ukrainian chapel undergoing £80k renovation to serve refugees

A controversial chapel built by Ukrainian prisoners of war in Lockerbie is undergoing an £80,000 renovation to provide a religious and cultural centre for a new generation of Ukrainian refugees.

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