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LAST CHANCE IHBC’s Gus Astley Student Award: Closes 31/08 – £500 + free #IHBCSwansea2023!

Posted on 26/08/2022 by IHBC

The IHBC’s celebrated annual Gus Astley Student Award has been launched for this academic year, closing on 31 August 2022, so if you have coursework from ANY UK taught course – under-graduate or post-graduate, from 2021 OR 2022 –submit it … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £105M+ costed works: University seeks consultant for chapel works closing 9/09

Posted on 26/08/2022 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 is a call from a university for a … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (Scottish) doorstep’: Govt. ignores experts as 45% of planning decision appeals win

Posted on 26/08/2022 by IHBC

Ministers have come under fire for ignoring specialist decision-making as it emerged they overturned nearly all appealed planning decisions made last year. image: for illustration – Open Government Licence v3.0

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Victorian Society says farewell to founder Dr Mark Girouard

Posted on 26/08/2022 by IHBC

It is with great sadness that the Society has learned of the death of Dr Mark Girouard, architectural historian and a founder of the Victorian Society.

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UK Government recommends cutting unnecessary bureaucracy in research sector

Posted on 26/08/2022 by IHBC

The Government has published the final report of the Independent Review of Research Bureaucracy, launched in March 2021 to identify ways to substantially reduce unnecessary bureaucracy in all parts of the research system.

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UK Finance and FMB launch guide to development finance for SME house builders

Posted on 26/08/2022 by IHBC

A new  guide offers practical advice on how small house builders should present their finance applications to lenders to improve their chances of success.

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Design Museum: Open Call for Design Researchers in Residence 2022/23 closes 19/09, with ‘Islands’ theme

Posted on 26/08/2022 by IHBC

The Design Museum has announced that applications are now open for Design Researchers in Residence on the theme of Islands and the deadline for entries is Monday 19 September 2022 at 09.00 am.

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CIAT Chief Executive, Francesca Berriman MBE to leave

Posted on 26/08/2022 by IHBC

CIAT Chief Executive, Francesca Berriman MBE, will step down from her role at the end of the year, after 34 years at the Institute.

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SPAB Scholarships for 2023 applicants opens

Posted on 26/08/2022 by IHBC

SPAB is welcoming applications for 2023 between June and October 2022 from Architects, building surveyors and structural engineers etc.

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US: Preservationists say Library of Congress makeover plan is ‘vandalism’

Posted on 26/08/2022 by IHBC

The library’s Main Reading Room, included in a $60 million renovation of the Thomas Jefferson Building, now lands on the D.C. Preservation League’s list of endangered places. image: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a8/LOC_Main_Reading_Room_Highsmith.jpg

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IHBC says: ‘Write an article for DB (host to IHBC’s Conservation Wiki)… it’s free, fast, helpful and promotional’

Posted on 23/08/2022 by IHBC

The IHBC is encouraging practitioners to contribute their knowledge to the Designing Budling wiki resource – host to IHBC’s Conservation Wiki – as it’s free, fast and helpful, and there’s accessible guidance there too!

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SAHGB-IHBC Heritage Research Award 2022 for ‘research… in heritage and conservation practice’, closes 31/08

Posted on 23/08/2022 by IHBC

The IHBC is delighted to announce the 2022 joint Award with the Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain (SAHGB) celebrating ‘the quality of architectural-historical research.. in heritage and conservation practice’ is open for submissions, closing 31 August.

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IHBC’s joint ‘Conservation Professional Practice Principles’ (CPPP) survey: Add your thoughts now!

Posted on 23/08/2022 by IHBC

The joint ‘Conservation Professional Practice Principles’ consultation survey has been launched, as we look at renewing this cross-sector (IHBC-HTVF-Civic Voice) statement on practice principles for those working in built and historic environment conservation.

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IHBC Wales Branch FREE CPD + reception 5 Sept: Looking to #IHBCSwansea2023 and #IHBC25

Posted on 23/08/2022 by IHBC

The IHBC’s Wales Branch is offering free CPD on ‘Retrofitting Historic Buildings for Energy Efficiency’ on 5 September, laying new foundations for the IHBC’s 2023 annual School in Swansea as well offering a local celebration of the institute’s 25th anniversary: … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: AJ tribute to Diane Haigh, architect and educator

Posted on 23/08/2022 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 the AJ’s tribute to architect and educator Diane Haigh.

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (Irish) doorstep’: Ireland failing to solve derelict buildings, and what to do

Posted on 23/08/2022 by IHBC

A press investigation led by The Irish Mirror shows the huge scale of derelict buildings that lie dormant in Ireland while residents struggle to find homes and businesses need premises. image: for illustration

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Carole Souter appointed Interim Chair of Historic Royal Palaces

Posted on 23/08/2022 by IHBC

Carole Souter has been appointed as Interim Chair of Historic Royal Palaces.

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Two more Scottish councils sign up to tenement repairs app

Posted on 23/08/2022 by IHBC

An app to help the owners of shared properties in Edinburgh repair their buildings has been so successful in its first year it is already being rolled out by two other local authorities in Scotland. image: for illustration – Edinburgh … Continue reading →

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Help ‘Shape the Future Work’ of the Heritage Fund: Heritage sector workers survey open to 5/09

Posted on 23/08/2022 by IHBC

The National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) is looking for views to shape its new 10-year strategy, and has opened a survey for those working in the heritage sector, with a deadline of 5 September.

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GMB London trade union calls on Sadiq Khan to stop second ballot on demolition of Camden Estate

Posted on 23/08/2022 by IHBC

Following a previous overwhelming vote against demolition of London’s Juniper Crescent in 2020, GMB London is objecting to One Housing offering carrots of £7,100 of public money to residents in a new vote on demolition. image: for illustration – Twin … Continue reading →

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Updates to Approved Documents from Planning Portal

Posted on 23/08/2022 by IHBC

Changes have been made to the Approved Documents which make up the Building Regulation requirements, effecting issues from Ventilation to Conservation of fuel etc.

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Sustainable development planning at Cornish Mining World Heritage Site hailed as ‘world-leading’ by UNESCO

Posted on 23/08/2022 by IHBC

The latest Management Plan issued by the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site has drawn acclaim from the United Kingdom National Commission for UNESCO, with the organisation labelling it ‘world-leading’.

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IHBC’s Gus Astley Student Award open to ‘ANY UK taught coursework’: Closes 31/08 – £500 + free #IHBCSwansea2023!

Posted on 19/08/2022 by IHBC

The IHBC’s celebrated annual Gus Astley Student Award has been launched for this academic year, closing on 31 August 2022, so if you have coursework from ANY UK taught course – under-graduate or post-graduate, from 2021 OR 2022 –submit it … Continue reading →

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New IHBC Branch CPD 2022: NW hosts ‘Adapting to Climate Change’, 5/10/22, Chester Cathedral, inc. tours etc.

Posted on 19/08/2022 by IHBC

The IHBC North West (NW) Branch is hosting a full day of conservation talks, tours and discussions on ‘Adapting to Climate Change: Heritage and its Sustainable Future’ at Chester Cathedral on 5 October, with fees from £100 including lunch etc.

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IHBC Wales Branch FREE CPD + reception 5 Sept: Looking to #IHBCSwansea2023 and #IHBC25

Posted on 19/08/2022 by IHBC

The IHBC’s Wales Branch is offering free CPD on ‘Retrofitting Historic Buildings for Energy Efficiency’ on 5 September, laying new foundations for the IHBC’s 2023 annual School in Swansea as well offering a local celebration of the institute’s 25th anniversary: … Continue reading →

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