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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