Author Archives: IHBC

The IHBC is seeking ‘expressions of interest’ from nationally recognised lead conservation experts in three new priority areas: ‘Fire Protection & Regulations’, ‘Enforcement’, and ‘Placemaking & Design Codes’ as it expands the IHBC Branch CPD training pilot, which funds locally … Continue reading →

The sad news of the death of renowned, respected and much-admired Jukka Jokilehto – a co-founder and leading light in modern conservation practice and understanding – has been felt across a huge number of lead bodies, including the IHBC where … Continue reading →

John Edwards will explore ‘Applying BSI’s PAS 2035:2023 in Retrofitting Traditional and Historic Buildings’ in a free and open webinar on 15 December, for 1 hour (including questions) offered on behalf of the IHBC’s Technical Panel, IHBC’s  Reading School 2024 … Continue reading →

Join in the North Branch Winter Event 2023 on 7 December from 5.30pm, with buffet, festive drinks and more at the Black Gate,  Newcastle, for certificated CPD (Historic and Technology), from £20 (IHBC Retired members & Students free).

IHBC members are invited to join the IHBC’s longstanding Consultations Panel, which offers the chance to offer your take on conservation practice, principles and standards into the IHBC’s conclusions on emerging policy, legislation and guidance, shaping the conservation outcomes of … Continue reading →

On Wednesday 15 November, The Heritage Alliance’s annual Heritage Debate stimulated a lively discussion on the key challenges facing careers in heritage in 2023.

The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance service – emails members regular ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and the IHBC Director’s pick this week features the call from a council for 2 consultants … Continue reading →

A Woking landlord was fined for failing to comply with a planning enforcement notice requiring him to demolish an unlawful extension.

WMF has welcomed GHF to the organization. Global Heritage Fund (GHF) has joined World Monuments Fund (WMF) in a strategic affiliation to further protect cultural heritage while working with communities around the world.

Join in the North Branch Winter Event 2023 on 7 December from 5.30pm, with buffet, festive drinks and more at the Black Gate,  Newcastle, for certificated CPD (Historic and Technology), from £20 (IHBC Retired members & Students free).

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.

Charles O’Brien (Joint Pevsner Series Editor) offers reflections on the history and development of the Pevsner series – the Pevsner Architectural Guides – and considers its importance in the field of architecture over 70 years since the first books were … Continue reading →

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 highlights the BBC on Birmingham Cathedral’s stained glass windows being restored.

A retrofit of one of Scotland’s famous tenements is tackling energy performance, improving health and wellbeing as well as preserving a vital legacy. image for illustration: Glasgow Southside Tenement by GeorgeRob at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

Abundant with rich culture, history and fascinating architecture, Winnipeg may be the best Canadian city you have not yet discovered, and purported to have the most heritage buildings in the entire country. image for illustration: Rotundasouth by Public Domain, Commons … Continue reading →

The IHBC is delighted to join signatories to the Climate Heritage Network (CHN) Call to Action to put ‘Culture at the Heart of Climate Action’, asking the UNFCCC to include cultural heritage, the arts and creative sectors in climate policy.