Author Archives: IHBC

The IHBC is delighted to announce 20% member discounts for the 1-day online course on damp, mould and condensation by IHBC Technical Panel Chair Professor John Edwards, and aligned with the IHBC-supported cross-sector standard, the Joint Position Statement (JPS) on … Continue reading →

The IHBC has posted new, and open Membership Application Training Event (MATE) sessions, with places at these 3-hour online accreditation guidance sessions offered on a ‘first come’ basis, with CPD certificates and, for non-members, 1-year IHBC ‘taster’ membership worth up … Continue reading →

After a well-received IHBC Branch Committee consultation, the IHBC has launched a new training webpage to underpin the upgrade of our pre-COVID Local Delivery (Branch) CPD training pilot and consolidate current training support while setting the stage for forthcoming initiatives.

Marking the 25th anniversary of the IHBC – #IHBC25 – our ‘IHBC at 25’ issue of Context in December looked back why budding and already-established conservation professionals joined the IHBC, as taken from Context’s New Member Profile column.

Crossing a busy road and several waterways, building HS2’s Colne Valley Viaduct has prompted some novel approaches, and for Construction News Ben Vogel explores how the Align JV is taking on the challenge. image: for illustration only – HS2

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 IHBC on the 2023 School launch.

For more than 50 years, a hidden chamber in Peckham Rye station has slumbered, its fine Victorian plasterwork crumbling and its woodwork rotting, but now is reopening this May, reports Timeout. image: for illustration – by Sunil060902 – Own work, … Continue reading →

The IHBC has issued to members of ALL categories the formal notice of the online 2023 AGM, on 3 May 2023 at 6.00pm (proceedings start at 5.30pm) – email admin@ihbc.org.uk if you have not received yours – with registration now … Continue reading →

The IHBC’s April CPD Circular is now out, listing low-cost training and upskilling opportunities – including Research and Awards listings and featuring the 2023 Annual School, on line and in Swansea – helping guide busy heritage practitioners to the best … Continue reading →

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.

The IHBC has launched a suite of new help and guidance to make it easier for our Supporter members to advance to the new Affiliate member category, including a dedicated web page; surgeries and more recently a video screencast by … Continue reading →

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 Welsh Authority for … Continue reading →

Bude’s iconic Compass Point cliffside storm tower in Cornwall is to be moved brick by brick further inland before it is destroyed by climate change and rising sea levels, reports Cornwall Live. image: for illustration – By Nilfanion – Own … Continue reading →