Author Archives: IHBC NewsBlog

IHBC’s ‘Out of Context’ CPD check-up and prize: ‘Who said that?’ – And what would you say back? FREE BS7913 for the best responses…

Posted on 04/12/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

Each issue of the IHBC’s membership journal Context features a selection of quotations and recent takes on all aspects historic building conservation, but can you identify who made these statements below, relating to accessibility and perceptions of SPAB, which are … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the (student’s) doorstep’: Making Meersbrook Project Film, Nov 2018

Posted on 04/12/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

A short film by Masters in Architecture students at the University of Sheffield is now available on YouTube that explores future community-focussed visions for Meersbrook Hall, based on extensive research into its history as the Ruskin Museum (1890-1953). image: Sheffield … Continue reading →

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Scotland’s HE Audit now out

Posted on 04/12/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

Scotland’s Historic Environment Audit (SHEA) 2018 is now out and its lead officer in Historic Environment Scotland (HES), Karen Robertson, has offered her personal blog looking at the trends and findings.

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Civic Voice: Guidance tool for communities to identify local heritage assets

Posted on 04/12/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

Civic Voice – England’s link body for local Civic Trusts – has now made available another tool to help guide community groups interested on enhancing local conservation areas, a resource developed as part of Civic Voice’s Big Conservation Conversation and … Continue reading →

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Specialist contractors call for government regulation of the construction industry

Posted on 04/12/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

The chairman of the Specialist Engineering Contractors’ (SEC) Group wants to government to set up a statutory authority to regulate construction industry practice. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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BEFS: Scotland’s ‘Inspiring Fundraising’ online resource and ‘Report on State of Heritage Funding’ now available

Posted on 04/12/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

Built Environment Forum Scotland (BEFS) has reported on how the ‘Inspiring Fundraising’ online toolkit is now available, together with accompanying report ‘The State of Heritage Funding Now.’ image BEFS website

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Sheffield Victorian spa declared Asset of Community Value

Posted on 04/12/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

Local councillors have declared Birley Spa Bath House in Sheffield to be an Asset of Community Value.

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The economic value of culture: a benefit transfer study on museums in England

Posted on 04/12/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

New research has been published to help understand the visitor and non-visitor value of cultural engagement at 4 cultural institutions in England, and to test whether economic values for cultural sites can be transferred to similar sites in England.

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RIBA launches UK’s first nationwide architecture programme for schoolchildren

Posted on 04/12/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

In November 2018, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) launched the UK’s first nationwide architectural learning programme aimed at schoolchildren.

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Shotley Pier campaign: New plans for 122-year-old structure revealed

Posted on 04/12/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

The BBC has reported on how campaigners fighting to restore the 122-year-old Shotley Pier for public use have revealed new designs for the Victorian structure.

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IHBC 2019 Nottingham Day School outline ONLINE • Sponsor opportunities available NOW • Booking & bursaries open FEBRUARY

Posted on 01/12/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

The webpages for the IHBC’s 2019 School in Nottingham on 4-6 July 2019 on the theme of ‘Heritage, Risk & Resilience: confronting conservation calamities’ now include an outline of the main sessions of the Day School, on Friday 5 July.

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IHBC’s FREE CPD Boost via HE+IHBC’s ‘easy access’ Webinar, 13 Dec: Enhancing conservation areas & townscapes with S.215s – Numbers limited so book now!

Posted on 01/12/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

Following on from the success of the last Historic England (HE) & IHBC Webinar on S.54 notices the next Webinar will be taking place on 13 December, on using Section 215 (S.215) notices to enhance conservation areas and wider townscapes, … Continue reading →

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IHBC-STBA Tribute to Neil May, from John Preston IHBC

Posted on 01/12/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

John Preston, Convenor of IHBC’s Green Panel and previously IHBC Education Secretary, and also Heritage Chair at the Sustainable Traditional Buildings Alliance (STBA), offers NewsBlog readers a tribute to a leading light in the STBA, Neil May. image: STBA website

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IHBC CPD event update, from HE: ‘Reducing risk of fire in thatched buildings – recent research and new guidance’

Posted on 01/12/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

On Tuesday 13 November 2018 Historic England, in partnership with IHBC South West Branch and the Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service (DSFRS) held a free IHBC CPD-recognised seminar on ‘Reducing risk of fire in thatched buildings’ at the … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s HESPR top pick from £130K+ costed work this week: Horniman Museum… seeks Masterplanning services, closing 17/12; £20,000

Posted on 01/12/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – the Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition scheme – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and the IHBC Director’s top pick for NewsBlog readers from the issue this week features a call from … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the (ocean) doorstep’ sees ‘Fire across the water’: Belfast Telegraph reports on suspicious fire in C-listed Annan hotel

Posted on 01/12/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Belfast Telegraph has reported on ongoing investigations into a suspicious fire the C-listed Central Hotel in Scotland’s Annan, Dumfries and Galloway, in yet another case highlighting the relevance of the IHBC’s 2019 School in Nottingham, on ‘Heritage, Risk and … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s ‘Out of Context’ CPD boost: ‘Periodically’, Bob Kindred’s bite-sized briefings from the best of current heritage handbooks

Posted on 01/12/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

If you have too little time to read all that post crossing your desk or inbox then you can boost your knowledge (and that of your colleagues’, if you share) by reviewing the regular column piece ‘Periodically’ by Bob Kindred … Continue reading →

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The Raynsford Review of Planning launched

Posted on 01/12/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

Former housing minister Nick Raynsford in his planning review has warned that planning has been reduced to a ‘chaotic patchwork’ of responsibilities which is not compatible with promoting the health, wellbeing and civil rights of communities. image: Open Government Licence … Continue reading →

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DCMS’ revised ‘Principles of Selection for Listed Buildings’ now out

Posted on 01/12/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has issued its revised ‘Principles of Selection for Listed Buildings’ with new dates, definitions and more. 

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UPDATE: HE’s Heritage at Risk Register 2018 now out, @20 years old!

Posted on 01/12/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

Historic England (HE) most recent Heritage at Risk Register has identified sites currently ‘most at risk of being lost as a result of neglect, decay or inappropriate development.’

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Add your company’s take to the largest-ever poll on Brexit skills shortages

Posted on 01/12/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

Companies from across the UK construction sector are being invited to take part in the largest-ever research project on skills shortages.

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‘Not So Pretty Vacant’: Scottish Taskforce starts task of reducing vacant and derelict land

Posted on 01/12/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Vacant and Derelict Land Taskforce will start the process of finding 100 sites with the best potential for development from 26 November.

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IHBC at LPOC’s Listed Property Show 2019: London 9-10 Feb 2019 – 4 hours free CPD via IHBC and partners + lots more

Posted on 27/11/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

IHBC will lead 4 free one-hour CPD sessions at the The Listed Property Owners’ Club (LPOC’s)  London Property Show, in association with Historic England, on 9-10 February 2019 at London’s Olympia.

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IHBC CPD Green Issue QuickQuiz Part 2: Do you know the ABCs of EPCs? – The answers!

Posted on 27/11/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

In the last NewsBlog we offered you the chance to test your knowledge on energy performance certificates (EPC’s), and now is the time to see how well you did! image: Rob Cowan for Context

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IHBC’s International ‘CPD Boost’: Update the REFILL Workshop at URBACT’s City Festival – ‘Plan your own ‘temporary use’ journey’!

Posted on 27/11/2018 by IHBC NewsBlog

Leads François Jégou and Marcelline Bonneau offer personal takes on the concept of Temporary Use and URBACT’s REFILL networks achievements through a report on the ‘Refill Workshop’ at the URBACT City Festival in Lisbon in September 2018.

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