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HES publishes Policy and Guidance for the reopening of its historic properties to support heritage sector recovery

Posted on 18/07/2020 by IHBC NewsBlog

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has published Policy and Guidance for the reopening of the properties in its care, as the organisation announced plans for the phased reopening of some of Scotland’s most iconic historic attractions, including Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle … Continue reading →

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New research shows £5.5bn fund needed to level up access to urban green space as part of UK’s green recovery

Posted on 18/07/2020 by IHBC NewsBlog

As the Prime Minister set out his ambition for the country’s recovery in the West Midlands last week, the National Trust, the Mayor of the West Midlands, Sustrans, Create Streets and local council leaders have written to him urging a … Continue reading →

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The European Heritage Awards/Europa Nostra Awards 2021 Open for Submissions: Deadline 1 October 2020

Posted on 18/07/2020 by IHBC NewsBlog

Europa Nostra is now calling for entries for the 2021 Awards – with the UK eligible for all the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards this year, including the second and final year of the Ilucidare prizes – with … Continue reading →

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Biggest prehistoric monument in UK discovered just a stone’s throw away from Stonehenge

Posted on 18/07/2020 by IHBC NewsBlog

What may be the largest prehistoric monument in the entire United Kingdom has been uncovered, and it’s just a stone’s throw away from Stonehenge.

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IHBC’s Conservation Wiki partner, DBW reaches 10,000 articles: Celebrates ‘An interoperable industry

Posted on 14/07/2020 by IHBC NewsBlog

To celebrate the 10,000th article on Designing Buildings Wiki (DBW) – the construction industry knowledge base and host platform for the IHBC’s Conservation Wiki– DBW Director and co-founder Gregor Harvie reviews events that have shaped the industry in the last … Continue reading →

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Don’t forget – IHBC’s Gus Astley Student Awards 2020 closing date extended to 31 August: Win £500 and a free place on IHBC’s 2021 Brighton School – Simply submit your coursework online!

Posted on 14/07/2020 by IHBC NewsBlog

Due to demand from conservation courses, the closing date for the IHBC’s celebrated annual Gus Astley Student Award is extended to 31 August 2020, so if you have relevant coursework from history and theory to practice or enhancement, from ANY UK … Continue reading →

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REMINDER: IHBC online registration for ‘Recognised CPD Providers’: Reminder on signing up online, for free!

Posted on 14/07/2020 by IHBC NewsBlog

IHBC online registration for ‘Recognised CPD Providers’: Reminder on signing up online, for free!IHBC’s support for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) includes our online registration for anyone – or any organisation – seeking our free recognition service and listing for CPD … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest Sector News’ pick of the week: ‘COE’s European Heritage Days Stories Awards’

Posted on 14/07/2020 by IHBC NewsBlog

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 members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, including notices gleaned from across the development sector’s … Continue reading →

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IHBC CPD Signpost, from TCI: ‘Should Councils consult on Statues?’

Posted on 14/07/2020 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Consultation Institute (TCI) explores issues around consulting on ‘removing statues from the country’s streetscape’ in light of The Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement.

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Reimagining Museums for Climate Action: AHRC International Design Competition, closing 15 September

Posted on 14/07/2020 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Arts and Humanity Research Council (AHRC) Heritage Priority Area has launched a new international design competition which aims to reimagine the role of museums to help society transform to a low carbon future, adapt to the impacts of climate … Continue reading →

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Take a Tour of Scotland in 3D, courtesy of HES

Posted on 14/07/2020 by IHBC NewsBlog

Anyone can immerse themselves in Scotland’s history from home by exploring the interactive 3D models of towers, tombs, brochs and standing stones from Historic Environment Scotland (HES). image: HES website

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HE awards West Dean College COVID-19 emergency funding to develop online training

Posted on 14/07/2020 by IHBC NewsBlog

Historic England (HE) has awarded West Dean College of Arts and Conservation – part of The Edward James Foundation – a grant of £47,564 to fund a pilot of courses that blend online and on-site approaches to learning, ‘to make … Continue reading →

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RIBA responds to prime minister’s ‘project speed’ announcement

Posted on 14/07/2020 by IHBC NewsBlog

Read our response to the Prime Minister’s announcement of ‘Project Speed’ and changes to the UK planning system.

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Whole House Retrofit competition – successful bids

Posted on 14/07/2020 by IHBC NewsBlog

A total of £7.7 million has been awarded to the first 3 winning organisations in the Whole House Retrofit competition.

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‘Keep it Local’ councils call for government package of support

Posted on 14/07/2020 by IHBC NewsBlog

Local authorities have written to government calling for urgent grant support for community organisations.

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London’s construction firms offered 6-month exemption from new emission standards

Posted on 14/07/2020 by IHBC NewsBlog

Construction firms in London will be able to apply for a six-month exemption from new Low Emission Zone standards for polluting diggers and bulldozers, amid Covid-19 challenges.

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IHBC’s Virtual School extends across the globe…. very positively, if with a very light touch: 5 continents reach us, and 97% would repeat!

Posted on 11/07/2020 by IHBC NewsBlog

Analysis of some of the early data coming back from the IHBC’s 2020 Virtual School shows that we reached most continents – even if with some tiny numbers and including some familiar, if very welcome, faces – while overall  feedback … Continue reading →

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#IHBCMarshAwards update: Assessments due soon

Posted on 11/07/2020 by IHBC NewsBlog

As the COVID-19 pandemic overturned most plans across the globe, the IHBC’s partnership plans with the Marsh Awards also needed revision, but the partners can confirm that we’ll be assessing nominations and announcing results in the coming weeks.

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IHBC’s HESPR pick this week from £6M+ costed works across 11 projects: English BC seeks PM services for urban ‘Exemplar’, closing 16 July, valued £20-30K

Posted on 11/07/2020 by IHBC NewsBlog

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 top pick this … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the (city) doorstep’: ‘Living Wall’ of recycled metal set to transform building by Cannon Street Station

Posted on 11/07/2020 by IHBC NewsBlog

A scheme for a five storey ‘living wall’ made of drinks cans at Cousin Lane next to Cannon Street London Underground station got the green light from City of London Corporation, reports My London News.

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IHBC CPD Boost: The Journal of the Building Limes Forum (BLF)

Posted on 11/07/2020 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Journal of the Building Limes Forum (BLF) has been circulated to BLF members, while IHBC member Alison Henry explores her experience as editor and why this publication is ‘a timeless repository of research, knowledge and case studies for anyone … Continue reading →

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NLHF launches ‘wide-ranging review’ of its approach to diversity and inclusion

Posted on 11/07/2020 by IHBC NewsBlog

Chief Executive of the National Lottery Heritage Fund Ros Kerslake has said that the powerful protests happening across the world, including the UK, calling for a re-examination and a redress of racial inequality has led her to reflect on The … Continue reading →

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Don’t forget: UK Parliamentary Inquiry on ‘Energy Efficiency of Existing Homes’ closes 13 July

Posted on 11/07/2020 by IHBC NewsBlog

UK Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee is inviting written submissions of evidence on ‘Energy Efficiency of Existing Homes’, with the call closing 13 July. image: for illustration purposes only – Open Government Licence v3.0

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The role of Scottish public sector bodies in tackling climate change: consultation analysis

Posted on 11/07/2020 by IHBC NewsBlog

This presents the main messages arising from the consultation on the Role of Public Sector Bodies in Scotland in Tackling Climate Change.

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Strategic Review of the Restoration and Renewal Programme: invitation to make submissions, closing 7 August

Posted on 11/07/2020 by IHBC NewsBlog

Following announcement by Parliamentary Works Sponsors Body of its intention to conduct a Strategic Review of the Restoration and Renewal Programme, an invitation is extended to make submissions, with a closing date of 7 August. Parliamentary copyright images are reproduced … Continue reading →

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