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- IHBC welcomes COTAC’s new ‘Developing Personal Competences’ volume: Insight 2 – ‘…for those seeking re-accreditation…’ 15/09/2026
- IHBC hosts stall in Belfast’s Assembly Buildings, 28/09: Part of Heritage Network NI Conference: 27-29 September 15/09/2026
- IHBC launches ‘Early Career Network’ with calls to join up, as new Working Group explores plans for support and services 15/09/2026
- Don’t need your paper Context? Do everyone a favour and pass it on, ‘Spreading the Word’ to help the Conservation Professional! 15/09/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Practice’ CPD Signpost: HE Guidance on ‘Control of Microorganisms in Historic Buildings’ 15/09/2026
- IHBC HESPR’s ‘News from the Sector’….IHBC sponsors Gardens Trust on ‘New Town Landscapes,’ 23-24/09, Milton Keynes 15/09/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Albert Bridge gets fresh paint job during repair closure 15/09/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Historic status ruled out for Edinburgh block earmarked for demolition 15/09/2026
- TownsWeb digitisation grant: SPAB at 150… ‘from Stonehenge to St Mark’s, Venice’ 15/09/2026
- CITB on ‘Why construction skills strategies must become place-based’ 15/09/2026
- UK Heritage Pulse on ‘Skills Exchange Request the skills you need. Offer the ones you have 15/09/2026
- Charity Commission issues ‘Research and analysis Charity Sector Risk Assessment 2026’ 15/09/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: Robots could harvest lava from volcanic eruptions to make ‘concrete’ of the future 15/09/2026
- IHBC’s newest ‘Branch Committee Bulletin, from the IHBC’s Director’: IHBC’s national updates for local volunteer leads – Part 1 11/09/2026
- IHBC hosts stall in Belfast’s Assembly Buildings, 28/09: Part of Heritage Network NI Conference: 27-29 September 11/09/2026
- IHBC welcomes RICHeS Access Fund second call, opening 14/09 – ‘access… cutting-edge equipment, collections & expertise’, to £20K, for charities, social enterprises, commercial companies etc. 11/09/2026
- Join IHBC’s Membership Assessors now and ‘Shape our Conservation Professionals of the future’, with CPD, status, compensation, and more as thanks and benefits 11/09/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Management’ CPD Signpost: Some sector takes on the NPPF 11/09/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Practice’ CPD Signpost: Dry Stone Walling Association issues Anthology of International Writing, from past and present, for the future’ 11/09/2026
- IHBC Director’ from HESPR’s £5.25m ongoing costed works: Heritage Estate body seeks condition surveys etc, to 09/09 11/09/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Plans to transform South Lanarkshire former mining village 11/09/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Mentmore Towers: Council orders owner to repair ‘exceptional’ grade I mansion 11/09/2026
- HES Chief quits amid deepening governance crisis 11/09/2026
- Heritage Fund & HE: Understanding the impact of climate change on historic parks, gardens and cemeteries 11/09/2026
- HES launches pilot fund to support Scotland’s historic places of worship: Opens Autumn 2026 11/09/2026
Daily Archives: 14/12/2016
IHBC to present at Albert Dock 175th anniversary lecture series
The Albert 175 Interpro lecture series will include lectures from 13 built environment institutions focused on the Albert Dock as it approaches its 175th anniversary.
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IHBC CPD boost: What’s the future of wearable technology?
A Construction Manager feature looks at how wearable devices have the potential to be applied in various areas of the construction process.
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Context CPD boost: Enriching the List – Appreciating the range of stories in our historic environment
Historic England is developing the listing process to reflect multiple values and a new appreciation of the diverse range of stories in the historic environment, says Emily Gee in her recent article in IHBC’s Context No 147.
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Welsh Government consultation: National Development Framework
The Welsh Government is preparing the National Development Framework (NDF) and is calling for evidence and projects that can help develop the national spatial framework to be submitted by 7 March 2017.
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Scottish Civic Trust calls for entries to My Place Awards
Community groups have been asked to nominate favourite new buildings, conservation projects and people in its annual awards (closing date 31 January 2017).
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Garden Trust report warns about risks to parks
A short report by the Gardens Trust highlights the impact of 40% budget cuts on the condition of parks.
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Essex Councils move towards garden communities
Four Essex Councils take the next steps towards creating garden communities but warn they must be delivered to high standards.
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CPRE, NT & more: Planning for the Future to protect National Parks
The Campaign for National Parks, the National Trust (NT) and the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) have reported the findings from research into the planning process for major developments in, or just outside, National Parks and how their protection … Continue reading
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SHBT’s approach to sustainable heritage: Using old spaces
The Scottish Historic Buildings Trust (SHBT) has issued a call for community projects to use spaces the Custom House in Leith (deadline 31 January 2017).
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New edition of Historic England Research published
The fourth edition of Historic England Research reports on projects and activities involving applied research into the historic environment.
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NCT launches Maintenance Grants
The National Churches Trust (NCT) has launched a Maintenance Grants programme to fund work up to £2,500 with a deadline for the first round of grants of 4 January 2017.
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SPAB’s damp guidance: Fighting Damp
As part of its recent National Maintenance Week campaign, the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) has published a quick guide to damp busting.
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2017 Museums + Heritage ‘restoration/conservation’ award open
The Restoration or Conservation category is now accepting entries for projects ranging from single objects through to entire buildings (closing date 1 February 2017).
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