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DLUHC and RTPI work to tackle shortage of planning enforcement officers in councils

Posted on 15/03/2024 by IHBC

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) has supported the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) in addressing the critical shortage of Planning Enforcement Officers across councils nationwide.

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Pathways to Planning: information for councils

Posted on 15/03/2024 by IHBC

The Local Government Association (LGA) ‘Pathways to Planning’ aims to widen the pool of graduates entering planning roles in local authorities, as the scheme offers an exciting opportunity for councils and graduates alike. image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0

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Purcell and Harlow Consulting undertaking major research for DCMS – online survey now closed

Posted on 15/03/2024 by IHBC

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has commissioned a major research project to understand the scale and nature of the UK’s cultural infrastructure maintenance needs, with the online survey now closed. image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0

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Logs the length of a double decker bus, harvested by Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) now used to build a full-scale log house

Posted on 15/03/2024 by IHBC

The house is now being constructed by Bedrock Buildings and erection on site is expected to begin in the early summer, on a plot of land in the village of Tomich…The finished house will use a total of 55, massive, … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s 2023 Student Award winners & prizes out, with more to come at #IHBCReading2024, as guest judge’s top award goes to Thomas Goodwin (Oxford Brookes), with Highly Commended (x2) and Booth-Bird all offered cash School places

Posted on 12/03/2024 by IHBC

The winners of the IHBC Gus Astley Student Awards for 2023, overseen by guest judge John Fidler – a founder member of the IHBC’s predecessor, the Association of Conservation Officers, and first editor of Context, and now retired from his … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s FREE webinar – ‘Six simple steps to social media’: An introduction to social media platforms online on 27/03, 5pm – plus tips on how to promote #IHBCReading2024

Posted on 12/03/2024 by IHBC

Find out why social media is a useful tool in helping to raise awareness of the IHBC and its operations and in encouraging engagement with branch members, colleagues and others in the sector and beyond.

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IHBC SW Branch ‘Cob & Earth Day’ bookings now open: Reed Hall, Exeter University, 21 March, blended & from £25 (no VAT)

Posted on 12/03/2024 by IHBC

IHBC members and networks are invited to ‘explore the technology behind these amazing buildings’ with online and in-person options to the South West (SW) Branch’s own special ‘Cob & Earth Day’, on 21 March, from 10.ooam – 5.00pm, with prices … Continue reading →

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FINAL REMINDER – IHBC’s free webinar, co-hosted by Fit for the Future, for #IHBCReading2024 School: IHBC’s Technical Panel lead John Edwards on ‘Applying BSI’s PAS 2038’, 15/03, 10am

Posted on 12/03/2024 by IHBC

IHBC’s Technical Panel lead John Edwards explores ‘Applying BSI’s PAS 2038 in Retrofitting non-domestic Heritage and Traditional Buildings’ in a free & open webinar on 15 March, co-hosted by Fit for the Future, another free CPD ‘pre-school’ event for IHBC’s … Continue reading →

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IHBC ‘Professional’ Signpost: A brief history of graffiti and the built environment, from Designing Buildings

Posted on 12/03/2024 by IHBC

Designing Buildings (DB) – host and partner to the IHBC’s Conservation Wiki –has posted on its open access Wiki service a history of graffiti’s curious status as interventions seen both as ‘vandalism and improvements’.

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IHBC’s ‘Research’ Signpost: RIBA Future Trends survey 2024 published

Posted on 12/03/2024 by IHBC

The RIBA Future Trends survey monitors the employment and business trends affecting the architectural profession.

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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: HESPR final notice on IHBC’s free webinar with Fit for the Future for #IHBCReading2024 School: John Edwards – ‘Applying BSI’s PAS 2038’, 15/03

Posted on 12/03/2024 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 our free webinar, co-hosted by Fit for the Future, … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Grand reopening of Rochdale Town Hall – ‘Stunning Grade I-listed building’ restored

Posted on 12/03/2024 by IHBC

The grand opening of Rochdale Town Hall, with free tickets for the event on 3 March last, encouraged locals to see the restoration of a ‘stunning Grade I-listed building’. image for illustration:  The Exchange, Rochdale Town Hall by David Dixon, … Continue reading →

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CLC: Construction industry unveils plan to increase biodiversity and support the natural environment

Posted on 12/03/2024 by IHBC

The Construction Leadership Council’s (CLC) Green Construction Board has launched its Biodiversity Roadmap for the sector, detailing how the construction industry will work together to reduce harm to our natural environment.

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Shell to begin demolition of Aberdeen HQ as bosses promise ‘positive vision’ for site

Posted on 12/03/2024 by IHBC

The distinctive Altens building has been a prominent part of the city of Aberdeen skyline for decades and demolition to commence on 26 February. image for illustration: Aberdeen from Kincorth Hill  by Peter Robinson, CC BY-SA 2.0,  via Wikimedia Commons

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HE’s Everyday Heritage Grant: New Funding to Uncover and Celebrate Working Class Heritage

Posted on 12/03/2024 by IHBC

Historic England’s Everyday Heritage Grant will fund 56 new projects across the next 2 years to celebrate working class histories. image for illustration

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Listing Protection for Westminster Gas Lamps

Posted on 12/03/2024 by IHBC

England’s Arts and Heritage Minister Lord Parkinson has announced the listing of 4 historic gas lamps in Covent Garden, London. image for illustration

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England’s Museums to benefit from £24Mn investment to fund major infrastructure projects

Posted on 12/03/2024 by IHBC

More than £86 million overall to be invested in projects across England to develop world-class culture, reports Government UK, as 67 projects across England have already benefited from the scheme and a fourth round of the Museum Estate and Development … Continue reading →

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Package of interventions in the London housing market

Posted on 12/03/2024 by IHBC

£50m of new investment over the next two years should unlock new homes and improve the quality of life for existing residents through estate regeneration in London, reports Government UK. image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0

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Booking formally open for IHBC’s 2024 School #IHBCReading2024: Certified CPD across Law, Economics & Practice, with options currently from £30+VAT for 1 day (online)

Posted on 08/03/2024 by IHBC

After the (surprise) launch at IHBC’s Council on 27 February, booking is now open for the Institute’s 2024 Annual School, to take place online and in person in Reading, from 12/13-15 June, centred on our blended Day School (14 June), … Continue reading →

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IHBC launches online Beta ‘Climate Change Hub’ resource: Open call for input and contributions in advance of formal launch

Posted on 08/03/2024 by IHBC

The IHBC’s new Climate Change Hub resource is designed to serve as a knowledge base for the Institute’s wide array of publications, policy positions, events, research and guidance on climate change, energy efficiency, retrofit, and more.

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IHBC SW Branch ‘Cob & Earth Day’ bookings now open: Reed Hall, Exeter University, 21 March, blended & from £25 (no VAT)

Posted on 08/03/2024 by IHBC

IHBC members and networks are invited to ‘explore the technology behind these amazing buildings’ with online and in-person options to the South West (SW) Branch’s own special ‘Cob & Earth Day’, on 21 June, from 10AM – 5PM, with prices … Continue reading →

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Interested in serving as an IHBC trustee? As IHBC’s 2024 AGM approaches, check our guidance and see if you want to take your IHBC membership to a new level

Posted on 08/03/2024 by IHBC

As a date for the IHBC’s 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) approaches, this is a good time for members of all categories to review our guidance, support and advice encouraging prospective trustees to join our board.

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IHBC seeks nominations for Marsh Awards 2024: ‘Retired IHBC Members’ and/or ‘Successful Learners’ – Closing 31 March 2024

Posted on 08/03/2024 by IHBC

Two IHBC Marsh Awards, developed in partnership with the Marsh Charitable Trust celebrate, respectively, civic contributions by retired IHBC members and successful learning in heritage skills, offer awards of £500 and free places at IHBC’s 2024 Annual School in Reading … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s free webinar, co-hosted by Fit for the Future, for #IHBCReading2024 School: IHBC’s Technical Panel lead John Edwards on ‘Applying BSI’s PAS 2038’, 15/03, 10am

Posted on 08/03/2024 by IHBC

IHBC’s Technical Panel lead John Edwards explores ‘Applying BSI’s PAS 2038 in Retrofitting non-domestic Heritage and Traditional Buildings’ in a free & open webinar on 15 March, co-hosted by Fit for the Future, another free CPD ‘pre-school’ event for IHBC’s … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s ‘Research’ Signpost: Social values of National Trust for Scotland heritage places, ‘Towards an organisational approach’

Posted on 08/03/2024 by IHBC

Social values of National Trust for Scotland heritage places: Towards an organisational approach Phase One Research Underway. image for illustration: Fiona Newton

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