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Daily Archives: 25/04/2014
IHBC Yearbook now out with 2014 School theme: ‘Art of conservation’
The 2014 IHBC Yearbook has been published, taking as its theme the topic for the IHBC’s2014 Annual School in Edinburgh, the art of conservation, and is being circulated to all members as well more than 3000 other building and … Continue reading
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Reminders: IHBC’s 2014 Gus Astley Student Awards still open, & with new prize of £500!
The 2014 Gus Astley Student Award is still open for entries, with a closing date of July 31, and with a new award prize of £500 for the selected candidate. The Annual IHBC Gus Astley Student Award is presented in … Continue reading
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IHBC welcomes NTS explorations for a ‘National Collection’
The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) is hosting a free conference in Edinburgh on 15 May to explore the future of Scotland’s nationally significant collection of historic sites and the current challenges faced in funding and resourcing: ‘Towards a National … Continue reading
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New Masters in ‘Conservation of The Historic Environment’ welcomed by IHBC
The newly established Birmingham City University School of Architecture ‘Conservation of The Historic Environment’ Postgraduate Course has been welcomed by IHBC. IHBC Director Sean O’Reilly said: ‘I’m delighted to welcome this proposed postgraduate course in conservation of the historic environment. … Continue reading
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IHBC welcomes UK values in Scotland’s new ‘BAR Toolkit’
The IHBC has welcomed in particular the UK-wide relevance of Scotland’s newly launched ‘Buildings At Risk (BAR) Toolkit’, supported by Historic Scotland and The Architectural Heritage Fund, which contains eighteen sections of practical advice and case studies developed for ‘BAR’ … Continue reading
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Crowd-funded feasibility study for Liverpool flyover project
Campaigners have succeeded in their first step to turn a derelict flyover in Liverpool into an urban sky park with over £40,000 raised through Spacehive, claimed to the world’s first civic crowd funding website. The Friends of the Flyover group … Continue reading
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EH launches Heritage Crime e-learning pilot & questionnaire
A pilot e-learning scheme has been launched by English Heritage (EH) to help deliver training in heritage crime for police in urban areas, while EH is seeking feedback on the pilot programme via a questionnaire. EH writes: We have been … Continue reading
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Environmental Impact Assessment directive changed
The Council of the European Union has approved a directive amending the EU directive on environmental impact assessment (EIA). This follows a comprehensive overhaul of the legislation initiated two years back. Among the key changes are a stronger screening process, … Continue reading
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NT switches on its first hydro turbine
The National Trust (NT) has this week switched on their first large hydro turbine, located in Snowdonia, in a project that will help fund the Trust conservation work. The NT writes: Our first large hydro turbine has been switched on … Continue reading
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HLF invites 10 early-career researchers to Heritage Exchange
Heritage Exchange, in London on 14-15 July 2014, brings together invited heritage sector leaders and thinkers to discuss the most pressing challenges and opportunities for heritage now and in the future, and applications are sought from early career researchers to … Continue reading
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New NE England Combined Authority powers
The Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside and Sunderland Combined Authority Order 2014 has been formally approved, dealing with strategic development issues in the North East of England Search Planning Portal Download Durham County Council Frequently … Continue reading
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HLF seeks views on funding for the heritage sector
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) is carrying out new research into funding for heritage, and is asking organisations to complete a short questionnaire to assist in the research. (HLF) writes: The Heritage Lottery Fund is conducting research into alternative … Continue reading
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Delivering new infrastructure through the Planning System
The Planning Portal reports on likely changes needed to the Planning system to help deliver planned national infrastructure projects. Search Planning Portal
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BDA Brick Awards Open
This year’s Brick Development Association Awards are open for entries, with awards across seventeen categories and a closing date of 13 June 2014. Categories likely to be of particular interest to IHBC members include Best Refurbishment & Renovation Project Innovative … Continue reading
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Enter the 2014 AJ Retrofit Awards – Closing Date 2 May
The AJ Retrofit Awards include a heritage category for works to listed buildings and are designed to ‘recognise and celebrate design excellence that prolongs and improves the life of the built environment’, with a closing date for entries is 2 … Continue reading
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