Author Archives: IHBC NewsBlog

The National Federation of Builders (NFB) has announced the launch of the NFB Heritage Group, which will take place at Eltham Palace, London, on 7 February 2017.

Detailed 3D scans of the Forth Bridge will form the basis for interactive games promoting engineering skills for school children, supported by a grant from Transport Scotland.

The Ecclesiastical Insurance Bursary for the UCL MSc Sustainable Heritage provides up to £20,000 to cover the cost of fees and a stipend to a successful applicant, and closes 17 April 2017.

The Scottish Government wants to change the planning system so that it realises its full potential by improving procedures and perceptions, and reducing bureaucracy (closing date 4 Apr 2017).

Research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology shows how the rebuilding of the Houses of Parliament in the 1800s helped create clean-air laws.

After 30 years of discussions, the new plans are supported by UNESCO and Highways England but many say the tunnel will cause major damage to the landscape and should be longer.

The University of Leicester has announced a limited number of £90 bursary places for students, unwaged and early career (first five years post-graduation) professionals on one of its forthcoming IHBC-accredited CPD courses:  Understanding and Inspecting Traditional Slate and Tile Roofs, … Continue reading →

The Heritage Alliance (THA) has noted that, in response to a question from Mark Hendrick MP, it has been revealed that although grants for the restoration of historic buildings (HE2) form part of the new Countryside Stewardship scheme, none were … Continue reading →

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Academy has launched a massive open online course (MOOC) focusing on ethics and compliance for construction professionals, starting 30 January 2017, the MOOC being an internet-based course that is available to a very large … Continue reading →

There are concerns that England’s new Housing White Paper, expected later this month, could make matters worse if it sets rigid housing numbers for local plans that don’t take account of local factors, such as Green Belt and Areas of … Continue reading →

The city’s historic Fawcett Street and Old Sunderland is one of only 10 in the country to secure special status from Historic England, which aims to unlock the potential of historic areas to help them achieve economic growth.

The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in Scotland has issued a policy proposal for a Tenement Health Check that aims to tackle risks from a perceived lack of maintenance.

A property development company has been ordered to pay more than £55,000 after ignoring heritage planners and removing historic fabric and fixtures from a listed building without consent, according to the Lincolnite.

The huge costs of proposals have resulted in a Select Committee investigation by Members of Parliament.

The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has extended its pilot UK crowdfunding scheme until the end of February.

Dozens of small regimental museums are to lose Ministry of Defence (MoD) funding by the end of next decade, according to the Daily Telegraph.

Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) is providing £96,000 to the Clore Leadership Programme (CLP) to foster future leaders in the heritage sector (closing date 13 February).

The Heritage Open Days (HODs) 2016 Impact Report shows the huge numbers of people that explored England’s heritage for free in September 2016 – with an estimated 3 million visitors attending 5293 events.

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) is looking for 18-25 year-olds for paid internships for French and Belgian sites (closing date 20 January 2017).