Author Archives: IHBC

A report published by the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee finds that Parliament restoration and renewal programme delays are leading to loss of skills, increased risk of health and safety incidents and ‘wasteful’ spending. image: Parliamentary copyright images are … Continue reading →

From residential to commercial buildings, the UK’s built environment is responsible for 25% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions, and MPs on the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) warn that Government impetus and policy is lacking, and urgent action is needed. … Continue reading →

RICS has established a strategic oversight group to steer Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives focused on building a culture of accountability and belonging and ensuring the membership and profession better reflect the societies they serve.

The Commission on Culture and Local Government, launched by the LGA in March, is calling for councils and their local cultural partners to share examples of their work in using culture to support recovery and levelling up, closing 29 July.

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has reached an important milestone in the process that will help UK registered architects seek registration in the USA, and vice versa.

America’s historic monuments – both natural landmarks and human-built structures – draw millions each year to witness and pay tribute to a simultaneously rich and painful heritage, but these physical markers are at risk from the effects of a changing … Continue reading →

The Heritage Sector Resilience Plan, developed by the Historic Environment Forum (HEF) with the support of Historic England, has been launched.

Plans to regenerate another two historic buildings – the Victorian-built Globe House in Walsall and the derelict former Erdington Baths in Birmingham – have been unlocked by fresh investments from the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). image: Kevin Hale / Erdington swimming … Continue reading →

Tower Hamlets has been awarded ‘Tree Cities of the World’ status for our dedication to urban and community forestry, tree-planting, and biodiversity.

The UK Government has allocated an additional £15m for the development of nine Restoring Your Railway schemes across England. image: for illustration purposes only – Open Government Licence v3.0

With its wide range of cultures, histories, and geographies, the 2022 list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places illustrates the expansiveness of the country’s history and helps tell the full American story.

Marks and Spencer’s bosses have attacked Michael Gove for ‘political grandstanding’ after the Housing Secretary called-in the retailer’s plans to demolish and rebuild its flagship store. image: for illustration purposes only by Gary Rogers / Marks and Spencer, Wikimedia Commons

The 7 Most Endangered Programme, run by Europa Nostra, campaigns to save Europe’s endangered heritage, and nominations are now open until 15 September.

Historic England (HE) has shared successes from the 10 Heritage Action Zone (HAZ) projects, funded since 2016/17, which helped breathe new life into historic places in needing an investment boost.

DCMS has opened expressions of interest for local partnerships in England (excluding London) to be involved in the Create Growth Programme, calling for applications from only combined or local authorities or local enterprise partnerships., and closing 7 July. image: Open … Continue reading →