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STILL OPEN: Design Council calls on all UK designers, architects, engineers etc. for Design Economy 2021 survey

Posted on 11/03/2022 by IHBC

The Design Council wants to hear from practitioners as part of Design Economy 2021 to ‘better understand who is a designer today, what their personal and professional backgrounds are, and what kind of design they practice’.

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Stonework company fined after employee injured by forklift truck

Posted on 11/03/2022 by IHBC

A stonework company has been fined after an employee was struck by a forklift truck while helping guide a slab.

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Ecclesiastical’s Heritage Heroes announced

Posted on 11/03/2022 by IHBC

Two Heritage Heroes have been recognised for their exceptional service to the UK’s heritage sector in an initiative sponsored by specialist heritage insurer Ecclesiastical Sponsored by specialist heritage insurer Ecclesiastical.

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Climate Heritage Network’s survey on Gender and Climate Change

Posted on 11/03/2022 by IHBC

Climate Heritage Network (CHN) members were invited to provide inputs to the UN’s climate agency (the UNFCCC) consultation regarding Gender and Climate Change. Closing [today] 11/03.

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Reduced & more accessible IHBC Affiliate Application Form: Submit by 31/03 to retain ‘Aff’ membership in advance of results in April/May

Posted on 08/03/2022 by IHBC

The IHBC has issued a newly reduced and more accessible Affiliate Application Form to help those current Affiliates successfully applying before 31 March to retain their ‘Affiliate’ membership category title, with assessment results due from April on.

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IHBC Signpost: The role of women in the construction industry

Posted on 08/03/2022 by IHBC

Victoria Brocklesby, COO at Origin, explains her progression to where she is today and why it is important for women in the construction industry and manufacturing to play their part. image: for illustration purposes only – Open Government Licence v3.0

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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: BD features Quinlan Terry – ‘Architects don’t know how to produce classical schemes’

Posted on 08/03/2022 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 BDonline on Quinlan Terry and how ‘Architects don’t know how … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (Rep’s) doorstep’: Dundee Repertory Theatre granted A-listed status

Posted on 08/03/2022 by IHBC

Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre has registered its pride as its ‘rare and exceptional example of post-war theatre design in Dundee, Scotland has been recognised with A-listed status for its special architectural significance.’

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DCMS Sectors Skills Shortages and Skills Gaps published: 2019

Posted on 08/03/2022 by IHBC

Experimental statistics from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) show skills shortages and gaps in its sectors and sub-sectors (including Creative Industries and the Cultural Sector) for 2019.

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Is £30M underground asset register a waste of taxpayer money?

Posted on 08/03/2022 by IHBC

The National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) being created by the Geospatial Commission – part of the Cabinet Office – may be a waste of taxpayer money and lacks rationale, according to an underground asset specialist. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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Technical consultation on consequential changes to permitted development rights: Consultation outcome

Posted on 08/03/2022 by IHBC

The outcome from consultations carried out on consequential changes to permitted development rights has been published with a summary of responses.

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Bennerley Viaduct reopens to public after £1.7m repairs

Posted on 08/03/2022 by IHBC

A Victorian railway bridge, Bennerley Viaduct, is back open to the public after more than five decades of dereliction. image: Grant Shaw, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses /by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

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An East End construction drama on Albert Square

Posted on 08/03/2022 by IHBC

Matthew Grellier, head of construction and engineering at Slater Heelis, assesses the ‘fundamental planning mistakes’ made during the construction of the new Eastenders set that went £30m over budget.

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Griff Rhys Jones ‘in conversation’ at IHBC’s ‘blended’ 2022 Aberdeen School: On film, on heritage ‘on the edge’, and more… with delegate options outlined as booking opens 15 March!

Posted on 05/03/2022 by IHBC

The IHBC is delighted to announce that the 2022 Aberdeen School will include a special film with Griff Rhys Jones ‘in conversation’ with the IHBC, broadcasting to virtual and in-person delegates at the ‘blended’ Day School on 17 June, with … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £3.7M+ works this week: Council seeks rapid cultural mapping project, closing 04/03, valued to £25K

Posted on 05/03/2022 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 Director’s pick this week features the call from a Council for a rapid cultural … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Behind the scenes as Morecambe’s Winter Gardens G2* restoration work continues

Posted on 05/03/2022 by IHBC

Work to bring Morecambe’s historic Winter Gardens theatre back to its former glory is continuing at pace, with hoped the Grade 2* listed theatre will open for Easter, The Lancaster Guardian reports. image: for illustration purposes only – Phantom56798, CC … Continue reading →

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CLC: Green, Safer, More Productive and Better Resourced – new plans for construction in 2022

Posted on 05/03/2022 by IHBC

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has set out four priorities to deliver a better UK construction sector in 2022, selecting issues where there is the greatest need for collaborative industry action, and the greatest opportunity to deliver positive change.

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Policy Exchange calls for a national tall buildings policy

Posted on 05/03/2022 by IHBC

The advocacy body Policy Exchange has called for a new tall buildings policy to stop high-rises undermining the form and character of cities. image: for illustration purposes only – © User:Colin and Kim Hansen / Wikimedia Commons

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ourplace.scot: New website exploring place-based working

Posted on 05/03/2022 by IHBC

Our Place is a new site devoted to promoting the benefits of place and place-based working, developed by the partners behind the Place Standard tool.

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Protected early 18th Century GII Wiltshire manor destroyed by fire

Posted on 05/03/2022 by IHBC

Nonsuch House, a 10-bedroom Grade II listed 18th Century house in Wiltshire has been lost to fire.

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IHBC’s international signpost: Evaluating the impacts of cultural heritage for sustainable development, via UNESCO and more

Posted on 05/03/2022 by IHBC

‘Evaluating the Impacts of Cultural Heritage for Sustainable Development’ is a report released as part of the wider UNESCO-linked ‘Heritage and Our Sustainable Future’ series.

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IHBC’s Council’s 3rd meeting, chaired by IHBC President, explored practice-led CPD on Listed Building Consent and guidance

Posted on 01/03/2022 by IHBC

IHBC’s new Council held its third meeting immediately before the IHBC 2022 AGM on 24 February, with IHBC President and Council Chair Mike Brown leading updates on recent IHBC developments and introducing a practice-led and free CPD special on England’s … Continue reading →

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IHBC Marsh Awards 2022 – ‘Your chance to nominate retired IHBC members and/or successful learners’, closing 31 March

Posted on 01/03/2022 by IHBC

The IHBC’s Marsh Awards, developed in partnership with the Marsh Trust, has launched the two 2022 Awards – for civic contributions by retired members, and for successful learning in heritage skills – with prizes that include £500 and a free place at the IHBC’s Aberdeen 2022 … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s HESPR news throwback from a week in February: Director’s selection, from ‘crass’ requests to women in industry

Posted on 01/03/2022 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’, while the Director’s occasional news listing this week looks back to early February.

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Landmark London gasworks could house 555 new flats, after 8,000 complaints

Posted on 01/03/2022 by IHBC

Two iconic East London gasworks could soon be turned into a huge new apartment complex after plans for the scheme passed a crucial stage, reports My London. image: Dr Neil Clifton / Bethnal Green: Gasholder – Wikimedia Commons https://upload.wikimedia.org/ wikipedia/commons/c/c8/Bethnal … Continue reading →

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