Category Archives: IHBC NewsBlog

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 Designing Buildings on the renewal of IHBC’s recognition for CSCS … Continue reading →

The major refurbishment of Dovey Junction viaduct in North Wales has been completed ahead of schedule after Network Rail teams worked through months of extreme weather and around the tides. image for illustration: David Stowell / Bridge over the Dyfi  … Continue reading →

ETH Zurich (ETHZ) researchers have taught an autonomous excavator to construct dry stone walls itself using boulders weighing several tonnes and demolition debris. image for illustration: Open Government Licence V3.0

IHBC’s Chair David McDonald has offered seasonal greetings from the IHBC to all IHBC members and NewsBlog readers, alongside brief, headline reflections on 2023 and 2024.

To help connect employers’ needs and practitioners’ skills, the IHBC regularly updates NewsBlog readers on the wide-ranging opportunities on our ‘IHBC Jobs etc.’ service, so be sure to sign up for free alerts and ‘stay ahead’ with the our unique … Continue reading →

The recent webinar by IHBC’s Technical Panel lead, John  Edwards, on ‘Applying BSI’s PAS 2035:2023…’ – a free learning event also part of the pre-School programme for IHBC’s Reading School 2024,  #IHBCReading2024, on ‘Place & Building Care: Finance, policy & … Continue reading →

[slideshow_deploy id=’38431′] The IHBC is delighted to launch the Reading 2024 website homepage resource so soon – helping early promotion and interest in the School. #IHBCReading2024 – as critical CPD for anyone interested in ‘Place & Building Care…’, with a … Continue reading →

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 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 new pick from these features the call from a Welsh Council for … Continue reading →

The Welsh Government has asked Natural Resources Wales (NRW) to investigate setting up a national park in north east Wales but The Daily Post reports that the plans will be opposed by Powys County Council. image for illustration by Natural … Continue reading →

A recent visit to Guyana by Commonwealth Heritage Forum Chairman Francis Maude and CEO Philip Davies has highlighted the urgency for action to preserve and enhance the varied heritage of this little visited nation. image for illustration: St George’s Cathedral, … Continue reading →

The IHBC is delighted to welcome IHBC’s own Michael Netter, our Professional Services Officer, in his new part-time role as its Director.

The Listed Property Show – ‘the biggest collection of listed building suppliers and experts under one roof’ – takes place in London on 2-3 February, and this year includes the Energy Efficiency Feature focussed on retrofitting, with Workshop rates reduced … Continue reading →

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 →

[slideshow_deploy id=’38431′] The IHBC is delighted to launch the Reading 2024 website homepage resource so soon – helping early promotion and interest in the School. #IHBCReading2024 – as critical CPD for anyone interested in ‘Place & Building Care…’, with a … Continue reading →

A landlord has been hit with a confiscation order and forced to pay £93K after pleading guilty to a breach of two Planning Enforcement Notices issued by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council).

The Nottingham Post has reported on Nottingham City Council ‘bankruptcy’ public meeting, to discuss the council’s recent Section 114 notice and what action will be taken next. image for illustration by Fiona Newton

Unknown vandals allegedly destroyed a part of Zafar Mahal, a 19th-century structure, in Mehrauli, reports the Indian Express. image for illustration: Zafar Mahal by Parth.rkt, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Following the IHBC’s successful completion of the new annual CSCS Safety Culture audit inspection for Professionally Qualified Persons (PQP), the institute has welcomed renewed of approval for accredited IHBC members (Associates and Full Members).

IHBC’s CPD Circular for December has been issued, offering low-cost training and upskilling opportunities to help guide on all IHBC-networked and notable Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and more.

[slideshow_deploy id=’38431′] The IHBC is delighted to launch the Reading 2024 website homepage resource so soon – helping early promotion and interest in the School. #IHBCReading2024 – as critical CPD for anyone interested in ‘Place & Building Care…’, with a … Continue reading →

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 →

While research reveals design errors are a top issue globally, the UK is unusually prone to poor workmanship disputes – but has fewer claims related to project management. image for illustration – Open Government Licence V3.0

The Pevsner Architectural Guides Newsletter for 2023/24 offers progress and plans on ‘concluding (and continuing)’ its Buildings series; updates on recent publications, authors (and friends) sadly lost, and a December offer of 30% off any Pevsner guides, plus free P&P.

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 occasional news listing from the service looks back on news and links from … Continue reading →