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- Top marks for IHBC’s latest Council as LA Conservation service talks, papers & film get 10/10 from nearly 20% of 120+ delegates, shaping the survey in our new parliamentary push 10/04/2026
- Don’t need your paper Context? Do everyone a favour and pass it on, ‘Spreading the Word’ to help the Conservation Professional! 10/04/2026
- IHBC is planning for growth, so grow with us by volunteering, with our Committees, Boards and Branches, or Panels, Groups and more as suits – just let us know! 10/04/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Management’ CPD Signpost: Cross UK on ‘Fire in historic buildings: reflections following the Glasgow Union Street fire’ 10/04/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Design’ CPD Signpost: MHCLG seeks input from LAs & applicants for evidence base on impact of Design Codes 10/04/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (council) doorstep’: Birmingham City Council issues late update on Black Sabbath pub – the full story so far 10/04/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (former) doorstep’: Grade II Mill in Leek, Staffordshire demolished after being destroyed by fire 10/04/2026
- CPRE: Fixes for England land use crisis ‘already exist but… fragmented and…neglected’ argues report 10/04/2026
- Historic Houses report highlights ongoing challenges for ‘A Fragile Inheritance…’ 10/04/2026
- Buildings Must Adapt Faster to Climate Change, says Saint-Gobain – Arup Report 10/04/2026
- New Towns programme needs a compelling national vision, says new Lords’ report 10/04/2026
- Submission for the National Railway Heritage Awards (NRHA)2026 now open, till 30/04 10/04/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: Unprecedented coalition sues for Federal Review of President Trump’s Kennedy Center Plans 10/04/2026
- IHBC’s new format ‘CPD Circular’ : Colour coded for quicker access to CPD -from Branches (EM on Master Planning), partnerships to networks & more – including members-only Virtual Council, 08/04 07/04/2026
- Final details on IHBC’s members-only Virtual Council now out… on ‘Conservation Officers & Services’: Book now for 8 April, 4.30pm 07/04/2026
- IHBC’s Research for Practice Digest No.7 now out: ‘Connecting conservation research and professional practice’ 07/04/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Practice’ CPD Signpost: CIAT via DB – Beyond the render… embedding AI tools into architectural education… 07/04/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Professional’ CPD Signpost: HE on ‘New measures to protect Historic Shipwrecks from heritage crime’ 07/04/2026
- IHBC HESPR’s ‘News from the Sector’: DB on winners in IHBC’s Gus Astley Student Award 07/04/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Rare Scottish chain-bar suspension bridge secures £1/4Mn support for heritage restoration 07/04/2026
- Defra on England’s first Land Use Framework ‘plans to reshape how we protect and manage our land’ 07/04/2026
- RIBA on Single Construction Regulator: ‘..new system must raise the standard’ so needs ‘a competence?led approach’ 07/04/2026
- SPAB: Emerging Building Craftsperson of the Year Award… to 21 August 07/04/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: What impact does a heritage designation have on (Canadian) home insurance? 07/04/2026
- Latest on IHBC’s members-only Virtual Council now out… on ‘Conservation Officers & Services’: Book now for 8 April, 4.30pm 03/04/2026
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Check out IHBC’s Conservation Wiki Home Page: ‘Quick-views’ on IHBC’s NewsBlogs (HEF Resilience Plan), Features (Conserving schools in India) and more
The IHBC’s Conservation Wiki service – offered through a partnership with Designing Buildings (DB), ‘The Construction Wiki’ – offers accessible ‘Quick-view’ summaries of key issues across our Newsblogs and other member information services.
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SAHGB-IHBC Heritage Research Award 2022 celebrates ‘research… in heritage and conservation practice’: Closes 31/08
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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#IHBC25 Notice: IHBC’s personal guidance for Branches and volunteers on 25th anniversary initiatives, funding and more
IHBC Support Officer Jude Wheeler has written to Branches to offer guidance on National Office support for locally-led ideas and initiatives that mark the IHBC’s 25th anniversary, with all projects to be commenced before April 2023.
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IHBC signpost to ‘construction’s best friend’: The Trimble and Boston Dynamics integrated robot solution
On a large and remote construction site in Shetland, where BAM Nuttall is battling the elements, covering large distances every day, the Trimble and Boston Dynamics integrated robot solution has become man’s newest four-legged friend.
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (US) doorstep’: What’s wrong with Colorado’s Manitou Cliff Dwellings Museum and Preserve?
What’s wrong with the Manitou Cliff Dwellings Museum and Preserve, asks High Country News, as archival documents reveal the true origins of a popular Colorado tourist attraction. image: By Obiwan23 at English Wikipedia – Transferred from en.wikipedia to Commons by … Continue reading
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HE’s ‘Wellbeing and Heritage Strategy’ – so everyone can experience the benefits of heritage
Historic England (HE) is developing a strategy to ensure that everyone can experience the wellbeing benefits of heritage.
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CCT’s next Chief Executive: Greg Pickup
The Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) has announced the appointment of CCT’s new Chief Executive, Greg Pickup.
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IHBC’s new Context (172) on your doorstep in June & online now: Interrogating ‘Regulations and Codes’ in our #IHBC25 anniversary
The new issue of the IHBC’s journal, Context No. 172 takes as its theme ’Regulations and Codes, looking at how they ‘have shaped and are shaping the historic environment.’
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Links to #IHBCAberdeen2022 Day School Recordings & CPD Certs now issued: Sign up (from £25+VAT) still open for new delegates
The IHBC has sent all current Aberdeen School delegates links to access the broadcasts of the #IHBCAberdeen 2022 Day School – if you are missing yours let us know, while anyone else can still sign up HERE to access the … Continue reading
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IHBC welcomes WSP’s HP&P Team to HESPR: IHBC’s register of quality-assured conservation and heritage practices
The WSP Heritage Planning & Placemaking (HP&P) Team is the latest company to be accepted on to the IHBC conservation and heritage services ‘HESPR’ listing, of heritage businesses to benefit from IHBC’s quality assurance.
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REMINDER: IHBC’s Gus Astley Student Award closes 31/08 – £500 + free 2023 School place for #IHBCSwansea2023!
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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#IHBC25 Notice: IHBC’s personal guidance for Branches and volunteers on 25th anniversary initiatives, funding and more
IHBC Support Officer Jude Wheeler has written to Branches to offer guidance on National Office support for locally-led ideas and initiatives that mark the IHBC’s 25th anniversary, with all projects to be commenced before April 2023.
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Reminder: IHBC CPD Circular out – Schools galore, and much more, from #IHBC25 to #IHBCSwansea2023
The IHBC’s new-styled, easy access CPD Circular is out, with School signposts back and forward, alongside events, research, awards and more, all in line with our 25th anniversary ambitions for IHBC25.
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IHBC’s Historic Harbours Working Group signpost: Heritage Harbours Joint Statement and more
The IHBC’s Historic Harbours Working Group (HHWG) has noted the Historic National Historic Ships UK, Historic England and the Maritime Heritage Trust Joint Statement on ‘Heritage Harbours’, a project to ‘help connect the public to the UK’s maritime past. image: … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (ecclesiastical) doorstep’: Listing ‘radical’ English Cathedral may signal change in attitude
The Catholic News Agency has explored possible implications in the listing of the ‘radical’ Brentwood Cathedral. image: Historic England Archive
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Heritage Fund launches Heritage Innovation Fund
The Heritage Fund has launched I Heritage Innovation Fund to support projects that explore, test and grow new ways of working across the heritage workforce.
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BSI’s PAS 9980:2022 Fire risk appraisal out: Exec summary available free
The Executive Summary of PAS 9980:2022 Fire risk appraisal of external wall construction and cladding of existing blocks of flats – Code of practice has been published and is available free.
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Official shortlist – with public vote – to choose home of Great British Railways
Birmingham, Crewe, Derby, Doncaster, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and York will compete to be crowned the home of Britain’s railways, with a public vote closing 15/08. image for illustration only – Open Government Licence v3.0
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Consultation on joint IHBC-HTVF-CV ‘Conservation Professional Practice Principles’ (CPPP) for IHBC’s 25th anniversary: #IHBC25
A consultation on updating and enhancing the IHBC-HTVF-Civic Voice joint ‘Conservation Professional Practice Principles’ has been launched, as we look at renewing this cross-sector statement on practice principles for specialists working in built and historic environment conservation roles.
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#IHBCAberdeen2022 SM update (Part 2): Second digital collation (and Wakelet!) – Blended Day School and IHBC Market Place
Alison McCandlish, IHBC’s lead consultant for Social Media (SM) at our 2022 Aberdeen School (15-18/06), has collated participation data in this second School SM post, on the blended Day School and IHBC Heritage MarketPlace.
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REMINDER: IHBC’s Gus Astley Student Award closes 31/08 – £500 + free 2023 School place for #IHBCSwansea2023!
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 CPD Circular out: Schools galore, and much more, from #IHBC25 to Swansea 2023
The IHBC’s new-styled, easy access CPD Circular is out, with School signposts back and forward, alongside events, research, awards and more, all in line with our 25th anniversary ambitions for IHBC25.
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Check out IHBC’s Conservation Wiki Home Page: ‘Quick-views’ on IHBC’s NewsBlogs (HEF Resilience Plan), Features (Conserving schools in India) and more
The IHBC’s Conservation Wiki service – offered through a partnership with Designing Buildings (DB), ‘The Construction Wiki’ – offers accessible ‘Quick-view’ summaries of key issues across our Newsblogs and other member information services.
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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: Building on the departure of CE of Parliament restoration.
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 Building on the departure of the Parliament restoration sponsor body … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (conservation) doorstep’: ISKCON’S role in preserving a local landmark
ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) Leicester was devastated, when a survey in 2017 found significant damage to the roof of their temple. image: for illustration only – By Anne and David https://www.flickr.com/photos/annedavid2012/29719949198/, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=105542658
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