Category Archives: Sector NewsBlog

CIAT collaborates with CIOB, CIfA, Icon to launch ‘The Arc’, an historic built environment online resource.

Posted on 30/08/2024 by IHBC

The Arc is an online resource for clients and stakeholders in the built and historic environment sectors.

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Women into construction ceases trading after 16 years

Posted on 30/08/2024 by IHBC

image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 After 16 Years of Changing the Face of Construction, Women into Construction has ceased trading as of 15th August 2024.

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Major demolition project approved for Sizewell A

Posted on 30/08/2024 by IHBC

image: Open Government Licence v3.0 Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) has been given planning consent to demolish the turbine hall and electrical annexe at Sizewell A site.

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Government launches rapid review to meet Environment Act targets

Posted on 27/08/2024 by IHBC

image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 Government has launched a rapid review to meet Environment Act targets as a new report shows the dire state of nature and the need for accelerated action.

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Local Plan examinations in England – ‘government’s position’: letter to the Chief Executive of the Planning Inspectorate (July 2024)

Posted on 27/08/2024 by IHBC

image: Matthew Pennycook –  Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) licence A new letter sets out the government’s position on how planning-linked examinations should be conducted in regard to ‘pragmatism’.

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HES adjusts plans for new archive facility due to rising costs

Posted on 27/08/2024 by IHBC

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has announced a revised approach to the development of a new home for its extensive archive collections due to escalating costs and project timelines.

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NCT: Nominate your church, chapel or meeting house for the National Church Awards, to 31/08

Posted on 23/08/2024 by IHBC

image for illustration Submit your nomination for your church, chapel or meeting house by Saturday 31 August 2024 for the National Church awards.

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Expert taskforce to spearhead a new generation of England’s new towns, governed under ‘New Towns Code’

Posted on 23/08/2024 by IHBC

image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 Expert taskforce to spearhead a new generation of new towns to kickstart economic growth and get Britain building again.

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Board of Portsmouth Historic Quarter regen charity seeks new chair, closing 9am, 09/09

Posted on 23/08/2024 by IHBC

The Board of Portsmouth Historic Quarter – a charity regenerating and breathing life into an integral part of England’s naval and maritime history seeks new chair, to 9 a.m. Monday 9th September.

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The arts and humanities need you! Join AHRC’s Advisory Board

Posted on 23/08/2024 by IHBC

The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) is inviting applications to join its Advisory Board, inviting applications from across the arts and humanities communities, representing different career stages, sectors, and disciplines.

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Artwork safe as Somerset House fire contained

Posted on 23/08/2024 by IHBC

image for illustration: IHBC Context A fire at Somerset House in central London has been contained after around 125 firefighters were called to tackle the blaze.

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Survey input sought: on Nature-based activities, interventions and practices in the historic built environment

Posted on 23/08/2024 by IHBC

image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 The Oxford Resilient Buildings and Landscapes (OXRBL) group is seeks input to a short (15-20 minute) survey on the opportunities and challenges of nature-based activities, practices and interventions in the historic built environment.

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HE: New funding for young people to uncover ‘Hidden Histories’

Posted on 20/08/2024 by IHBC

image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 Young people living in deprived areas will be helped to explore and celebrate untold local histories thanks to the launch of a national grant programme by Historic England (HE).

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THA: Call for members’ case studies for refreshed ‘Creativity Report’, to 9/09

Posted on 20/08/2024 by IHBC

The Heritage Alliance (THA) is calling for contributions from its members to its upcoming publication on the creative industries – saying ‘if you have an impactful example of how heritage and creativity go hand in hand, we want to hear … Continue reading →

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New Trustees join AHF

Posted on 20/08/2024 by IHBC

The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) has announced the appointment of three new Trustees to its Board: Peter Williams, Syreeta Bayne and Andy Westwood. Peter has been appointed to replace Roy Hodson as the Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee … Continue reading →

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New Housing Minister writes to RTPI President supporting profession, ‘… in particular those… in local authorities across England’

Posted on 16/08/2024 by IHBC

image: Matthew Pennycook –  Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) licence New Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has written to Lindsey Richards, President of the Royal Town Planning Institute to convey a clear message on behalf of government to professional planners – … Continue reading →

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National Heritage Science Forum ‘Consultation on Strategic Framework for Heritage Science in the UK’, online session 21 August

Posted on 16/08/2024 by IHBC

The National Heritage Science Forum (NHSF) seeks input to the next ‘Strategic Framework for Heritage Science in the UK’, covering 2024-2027, with webinar on 21 August open to all.

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Significant investment in theatre buildings needed for sector to survive and thrive, new survey reveals

Posted on 16/08/2024 by IHBC

image for illustration – RSC Stratford upon Avon The Society of London Theatre (SOLT) & UK Theatre have published the results of a survey demonstrating the urgent need for sustainable and systematic investment in theatre buildings.

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IHBC 2024 Student Award UPDATE – New closing date, 30 September: Seeks relevant coursework ‘written, designed or made’… to win £500 & free #IHBCShrewsbury2025 School place

Posted on 13/08/2024 by IHBC

The IHBC’s celebrated annual Gus Astley Student Award closes on 31 September this year, so if you have submitted relevant coursework on a UK taught course – under-graduate or post-graduate, whether ‘written, designed or made’ – over the two years … Continue reading →

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New degree apprenticeships announced to help build the Wales of the future

Posted on 13/08/2024 by IHBC

image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 The Welsh Government has teamed up with three universities to launch new degree apprenticeships in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, and Real Estate.

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Skills England to transform opportunities and drive growth

Posted on 13/08/2024 by IHBC

image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 A new body has been launched to bring together key partners to meet the skills needs of the next decade across all its regions: Skills England.

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Planning permission granted for Edinburgh’s Royal High School Preservation Trust

Posted on 13/08/2024 by IHBC

The Royal High School Preservation Trust (RHSPT) has been granted planning permission from Edinburgh City Council for its multi-million-pound redevelopment of the Thomas Hamilton Building on Regents Road.

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IHBC’s ‘Director’s pick’ from HESPR’s £65K works this week: Council seeks PM for restoration project, to £50K and 14/08

Posted on 09/08/2024 by IHBC

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 is a call from a Council in England for … Continue reading →

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Climate Change Committee: UK off track for Net Zero

Posted on 09/08/2024 by IHBC

image for illustration The Climate Change Committee’s assessment is that only a third of the emissions reductions required to achieve the country’s 2030 target are currently covered by credible plans.

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CIBSE: New research ‘Retrofit Revisit’ reveals crucial lessons for future retrofits

Posted on 09/08/2024 by IHBC

image for illustration Published via the Chartered Institution of Building Service Engineers (CIBSE) co-authors Marion Baeli, and Julie Godefroy have announced the launch of ‘Retrofit Revisit’.

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