Daily Archives: 23/08/2022

IHBC says: ‘Write an article for DB (host to IHBC’s Conservation Wiki)… it’s free, fast, helpful and promotional’

The IHBC is encouraging practitioners to contribute their knowledge to the Designing Budling wiki resource – host to IHBC’s Conservation Wiki – as it’s free, fast and helpful, and there’s accessible guidance there too!

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SAHGB-IHBC Heritage Research Award 2022 for ‘research… in heritage and conservation practice’, closes 31/08

The IHBC is delighted to announce the 2022 joint Award with the Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain (SAHGB) celebrating ‘the quality of architectural-historical research.. in heritage and conservation practice’ is open for submissions, closing 31 August.

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IHBC’s joint ‘Conservation Professional Practice Principles’ (CPPP) survey: Add your thoughts now!

The joint ‘Conservation Professional Practice Principles’ consultation survey has been launched, as we look at renewing this cross-sector (IHBC-HTVF-Civic Voice) statement on practice principles for those working in built and historic environment conservation.

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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’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: AJ tribute to Diane Haigh, architect and educator

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 AJ’s tribute to architect and educator Diane Haigh.

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (Irish) doorstep’: Ireland failing to solve derelict buildings, and what to do

A press investigation led by The Irish Mirror shows the huge scale of derelict buildings that lie dormant in Ireland while residents struggle to find homes and businesses need premises. image: for illustration

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Carole Souter appointed Interim Chair of Historic Royal Palaces

Carole Souter has been appointed as Interim Chair of Historic Royal Palaces.

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Two more Scottish councils sign up to tenement repairs app

An app to help the owners of shared properties in Edinburgh repair their buildings has been so successful in its first year it is already being rolled out by two other local authorities in Scotland. image: for illustration – Edinburgh … Continue reading

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Help ‘Shape the Future Work’ of the Heritage Fund: Heritage sector workers survey open to 5/09

The National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) is looking for views to shape its new 10-year strategy, and has opened a survey for those working in the heritage sector, with a deadline of 5 September.

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GMB London trade union calls on Sadiq Khan to stop second ballot on demolition of Camden Estate

Following a previous overwhelming vote against demolition of London’s Juniper Crescent in 2020, GMB London is objecting to One Housing offering carrots of £7,100 of public money to residents in a new vote on demolition. image: for illustration – Twin … Continue reading

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Updates to Approved Documents from Planning Portal

Changes have been made to the Approved Documents which make up the Building Regulation requirements, effecting issues from Ventilation to Conservation of fuel etc.

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Sustainable development planning at Cornish Mining World Heritage Site hailed as ‘world-leading’ by UNESCO

The latest Management Plan issued by the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site has drawn acclaim from the United Kingdom National Commission for UNESCO, with the organisation labelling it ‘world-leading’.

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