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Virtual #IHBCAberdeen2022 signpost to Fraserburgh: Conservation Area Regeneration finalist in national awards

The Fraserburgh 2021 Conservation Area Regeneration project has been announced as a finalist in a coveted national awards scheme, and is an especially fitting topic in the last session on the IHBC’s Day School, with ‘virtual’ delegate places still open … Continue reading

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Go virtual for #IHBCAberdeen2022 on 17/06, as Griff sets the scene with a ‘people’s perspective’, romance and all – just check the trailer, from only £25+VAT.

The IHBC features Griff Rhys Jones setting the scene for ‘Heritage on the edge’ for our #IHBCAberdeen2022 Day School on 17 June, with a trailer of his filmed ‘people’s perspective’ to whet the appetite.

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IHBC’s HESPR weekly pick from £318K costed works: Scottish body seeks support for community heritage learning, closing 24/06, £18K

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 from the HESPR News and Tender Alert email for this week … Continue reading

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IHBC features ‘Heritage on the edge, from the doorstep’: Great Musgrave bridge infilling faces blow from planning officials

Local planning officials have urged Eden District Council to refuse National Highways’ application to retain the controversial infill at Great Musgrave bridge. image: By RuthAS – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50687148

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Heritage and Civic Pride… Voices From Levelling Up Country: Public First report for HE

Public First has published a new report for Historic England (HE) on ‘Heritage and Civic Pride: Voices From Levelling Up Country.

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Scotland’s responses to NPF4 consultation

The Scottish Government has published responses to its consultation on the draft National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4), which covers topics from national developments and spatial strategy to national policies.

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Hamish Ogston Foundation Announces Latest Round of Funding for Cathedral Heritage Crafts

The Hamish Ogston Foundation has announced the latest round of funding to support heritage craft training through the Cathedrals’ Workshop Fellowship.

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Historic Environment Trailblazer: Heritage Construction Specialist Consultation – closes on 30 June 2022

Historic England’s (HE) Historic Environment Trailblazer has been developing new level 5 apprenticeship standard for a heritage construction specialist, with results open for consultation to 30 June HERE.

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Go virtual for #IHBCAberdeen2022 on 17/06, as Griff sets the scene with a ‘people’s perspective’, romance and all – just check the trailer, from only £25+VAT

The IHBC features Griff Rhys Jones setting the scene for ‘Heritage on the edge’ for our #IHBCAberdeen2022 Day School on 17 June, with a trailer of his filmed ‘people’s perspective’ to whet the appetite.

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IHBC’s 2021 Yearbook features to 15K construction users and more with takes on ‘levelling up’ and ‘caring for places’

IHBC’s 2021 Yearbook is featured by Designing Buildings (DB) to its 15,000 registered users and more in the recent DB Newsletter, with articles on conservation as care and on heritage in levelling up.

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FREE learning, advice, networks etc. at IHBC’s virtual #IHBCMarketPlace – opening #IHBCAberdeen2022 15/06

All IHBC members can sign up for 3 hours of our free virtual Heritage #IHBCMarketPlace learning and networks, with access prioritised for #IHBCAberdeen2022 School delegates and earliest sign-ups.

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10+ hours CPD at IHBC’s Aberdeen School for FREE! Submit ‘Chair’s Choice’ question early & win Virtual School fee

Question and Answer opportunities will take place across the IHBC’s ‘blended’ Day School on 17 June, but time will be tight, so get your questions in beforehand for a chance to win the ‘Chair’s Choice’ for each session by submitting … Continue reading

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IHBC’s ‘All-Island’ signpost: Common commitment to all Ireland’s heritage – North South Agreement on Vernacular Heritage

An ‘All-Island’ commitment to Ireland’s vernacular heritage has been established with the signing of the North South Agreement on Vernacular Heritage, supporting traditional buildings etc. image: Context 140 – July 2015

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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: Arch Daily on AI, Architecture and ‘generative design’

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 Arch Daily on AI and Architecture.

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Preston’s former orphanage – views from before the blaze

The Grade II-listed former St Joseph’s Orphanage in Preston city centre as it appeared before the recent fire has been featured by LancsLive. image: for illustration purposes only

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CLC Acts to Ease Impact of Construction Inflation

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has set out plans to mitigate the impacts of steep inflation that are hitting companies across the sector.

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New skills portal launched to boost career opportunities in Scotland’s built environment

A new guide to courses and training available within Scotland’s construction industry has been launched by the Scottish Construction Leadership Forum (CLF).

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Italy in talks with Iraq over restoring ancient city of Ur

Governments of Italy and Iraq in discussionover a possible project to restore the ancient city of Ur in southern Iraq’s Dhi Qar governorate. image: By Michael Lubinski from Green Bay, WI, USA – Ziggarut of Ur, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6860115

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#IHBCAberdeen2022 Day School details – management, innovation, resilience and sustainability– 17/06, virtual from £25+VAT

The four main live IHBC 2022 Day School sessions range across management, innovation (‘old’ and ‘new’ heritage) as well as resilience and recovery, and with the launch #IHBCMarketPlace on 15/06 offer an estimated 10.5 hours CPD. image: Aberdeen City Heritage … Continue reading

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IHBC’s North Branch enjoyed new event plans, committee and AGM in person, in Newcastle

IHBC North Branch’s first in-person event since the global pandemic pause took place in Newcastle on 26 May, with informal networking tours, refreshments and an AGM at which the new committee was elected and the IHBC’s 25th anniversary – IHBC25 … Continue reading

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FREE learning, advice, networks etc. at IHBC’s virtual #IHBCMarketPlace – opening #IHBCAberdeen2022 15/06

All IHBC members can sign up for 3 hours of our free virtual Heritage #IHBCMarketPlace learning and networks, with access prioritised for #IHBCAberdeen2022 School delegates and earliest sign-ups.

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10+ hours CPD at IHBC’s Aberdeen School for FREE? Submit ‘Chair’s Choice’ questions early & win Virtual School fee back

Question and Answer opportunities will take place across the IHBC’s ‘blended’ Day School on 17 June, but time will be tight, so get your questions in beforehand for a chance to win the ‘Chair’s Choice’ for each session by submitting … Continue reading

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IHBC Signpost: New from ICOMOS – Guidelines for Conservation of Concrete Heritage

The ICOMOS Cádiz Document: InnovaConcrete Guidelines for Conservation of Concrete Heritage provides guidance for the conservation of concrete heritage with respect to its cultural, historical, aesthetic, social and technological values that define its significance.

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IHBC’s HESPR weekly pick from £190K costed works: National heritage body seeks QS & PI services, closing 27/06, to £150K

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 from the HESPR News and Tender Alert for this week is … Continue reading

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£3M Platinum Jubilee fund creates boost for England’s village halls

A new £3 million fund will support village hall improvement projects for over 100 village halls. image: for illustration purposes only

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