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Tackling cold homes (repairs & upgrades) would save the NHS £540mn per year, new BRE research reveals

Posted on 21/04/2023 by IHBC

BRE’s latest analysis quantifies the cost to the NHS of poor quality homes in England, highlighting that while over 700K English homes are excessively cold, the NHS spends over £540M pa treating people affected by the worst properties, so investing … Continue reading →

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Public appointments: Six new members appointed to HES

Posted on 21/04/2023 by IHBC

Six new members have appointed to the Board of Historic Environment Scotland (HES).

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Technical consultation Increasing planning fees and performance: Closes 25/04

Posted on 21/04/2023 by IHBC

The consultation on proposals to increase planning fees within local planning authorities in England closed on 25 April. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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UKRI welcomes the government’s Green Finance Strategy for 2023

Posted on 21/04/2023 by IHBC

In a joint statement, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the British Business Bank, UK Infrastructure Bank and UK Export Finance welcome the launch of HMG’s Green Finance Strategy for 2023. image: for illustration

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First issue of the IHBC Research for Practice Digest (RfP) now out, with free sign-up too

Posted on 19/04/2023 by IHBC

The first issue of the new IHBC Research for Practice Digest has been circulated to key networks, but anyone can sign up to access issues old and new HERE.

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Feature update for IHBC’s 3 May AGM: Oriel Prizeman on ‘Sustainability & the HE’, online from 5.30pm for 6.00pm AGM

Posted on 19/04/2023 by IHBC

The IHBC has updated the 3 May AGM notice to ALL member categories, as proceedings start at 5.30pm and feature Prof. Oriel Prizeman, of Cardiff University reviewing current research and issues around ‘Sustainability and the Historic Environment’, all critical context … Continue reading →

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IHBC 2023 School – #IHBCSwansea2023 – open for booking: ‘Climate Change and the Historic Environment’ online and in Swansea, 21-24 June 2023

Posted on 19/04/2023 by IHBC

IHBC’s Council on 30 March saw the booking open for our 2023 Annual School, #IHBCSwansea2023, examining ‘Climate Change and the Historic Environment’, offering current thinking on addressing climate change in the historic environment, with up to 4 days of IHBC-recognised … Continue reading →

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IHBC Signpost to The Green Alliance: Developing policy solutions for a circular economy

Posted on 19/04/2023 by IHBC

The Green Alliance has updated on its work supporting a circular economy, ‘one in which we value materials and keep them in use for as long as possible, while minimising harm to the environment…’. image: for illustration only

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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’ double-up: DB highlights IHBC online and in Swansea with School & MarketPlace:LIVE, from 21-24 June

Posted on 19/04/2023 by IHBC

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 Designing Buildings’ news of the IHBC’s 2023 School and MarketPlace … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Council slams HS2 for chopping down trees in ancient woodland

Posted on 19/04/2023 by IHBC

Bucks Free Press has reported on how Buckinghamshire Council has criticised HS2 for the ‘brutal’ cutting down of trees in an ancient woodland, Sheephouse Wood, a 141-acre biological site of special scientific interest located east of Charndon in Buckinghamshire. image: … Continue reading →

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BEFS publishes ‘Heritage Careers Guide 2023 – 2024’ – How to find a job in the heritage sector

Posted on 19/04/2023 by IHBC

Vice Chair of The Built Environment Forum Scotland (BEFS), Ian Baxter of Heriot-Watt University, has compiled the second edition of the Heritage Careers Guide listing a range of useful places to check for vacancies and career development resources in the … Continue reading →

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New research by Civic Voice: 30+ civic societies own or manage property

Posted on 19/04/2023 by IHBC

From managing historic buildings to protecting open spaces, new research shows that civic societies are helping to ensure that local communities retain their unique character and identity.

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Shapps sets out plans to drive multi-billion pound investment in energy revolution

Posted on 19/04/2023 by IHBC

Energy Security Secretary Grant Shapps has outlined steps to ‘strengthen Britain’s long-term energy security and independence to help deliver clean, prosperous future for the country’. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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Launch of New Climate Emergency Checklist for Scotland

Posted on 19/04/2023 by IHBC

Sustainable Scotland Network has developed a Climate Emergency Checklist in partnership with the Improvement Service and the SSN Steering Group, SOLACE and COSLA. image: for illustration only – Open Government Licence v3.0

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CIOB launches digital resources for construction clients

Posted on 19/04/2023 by IHBC

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is launching a range of resources designed to help construction clients achieve better project outcomes and create more value.

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DLUHC Consultation: ‘Environmental Outcomes Reports – a new approach to environmental assessment’, closes 9/06

Posted on 19/04/2023 by IHBC

The Department for Levelling Up. Housing and Communities (DLUHC) seeks views on our approach to developing Environmental Outcomes Reports to support departments in the next stage of policy development, closing 9 June 2023. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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Flatiron Building could be auctioned again as buyer misses $19Mn deposit

Posted on 19/04/2023 by IHBC

The Flatiron Building’s fate was still up in the air as of Friday night, with mystery bidder Jacob Garlick apparently not delivering on 10 percent of the $190 million owed to secure his winning bid from earlier in the week. … Continue reading →

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Check out IHBC’s re-cast online Heritage MarketPlace, free to visit and use: IHBC’s new hub for services, advice & more on heritage matters – Check, Care & Change – supporting #IHBCSwansea2023

Posted on 14/04/2023 by IHBC

The IHBC’s recast Heritage MarketPlace web resource is a new way to access, promote and secure quality services, advice, guidance and more on all aspects of heritage and conservation – its care, checking and changing – free and accessible to … Continue reading →

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Feature update for IHBC’s 3 May AGM: Oriel Prizeman on ‘Sustainability & the HE’, online from 5.30pm for 6.00pm AGM

Posted on 14/04/2023 by IHBC

The IHBC has updated the 3 May AGM notice to ALL member categories, as proceedings start at 5.30pm and feature Prof. Oriel Prizeman, of Cardiff University reviewing current research and issues around ‘Sustainability and the Historic Environment’, all critical context … Continue reading →

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IHBC 2023 School – #IHBCSwansea2023 – open for booking: ‘Climate Change and the Historic Environment’ online and in Swansea, 21-24 June 2023

Posted on 14/04/2023 by IHBC

IHBC’s Council on 30 March saw the booking open for our 2023 Annual School, #IHBCSwansea2023, examining ‘Climate Change and the Historic Environment’, offering current thinking on addressing climate change in the historic environment, with up to 4 days of IHBC-recognised … Continue reading →

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IHBC co-sponsors ICOMOS UK conference: ‘Embedding a Rights-Based Approach into UK World Heritage Sites’, in person and in Greenwich, 25/04, from £20 (students)

Posted on 14/04/2023 by IHBC

ICOMOS-UK’s one-day conference, co-sponsored by the IHBC, will explore how a Rights-Based Approach, including Decolonisation practices, can be a valuable tool, from £20 (Students) to £80, to include lunch and evening reception, all at the University of Greenwich.

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IHBC Signpost to free PAS 2080 update: On carbon management in buildings and infrastructure

Posted on 14/04/2023 by IHBC

April 5, 2023 saw the launch of the revised PAS2080 and supporting guidance document, which is available free (with restrictions) thanks to sponsorship by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and the Green Construction Board (GCB).

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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £156K costed works: Council seeks conservation project manager, closing 4/05, £138K

Posted on 14/04/2023 by IHBC

The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance service – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and the IHBC Director’s pick for this week features a call from a council seeking a … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Last-ditch effort to save Victorian Garway School from demolition, with SAVE leading!

Posted on 14/04/2023 by IHBC

SAVE Britain’s Heritage said are delighted to be going to court as they try to block a bid to demolish Garway School, a Victorian school in Herefordshire, reports The Hereford Times. image: for illustration – @SAVEBrit

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Lord Parkinson Heritage Day speech 2023: The full text, from VAT to Blue Plaques

Posted on 14/04/2023 by IHBC

Lord Parkinson, England’s Minister for Arts and Heritage, delivered a keynote speech at the 2023 Heritage Day, hosted by The Heritage Alliance, and the text has now been published. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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