Daily Archives: 30/12/2016

IHBC’s New Year Perspectives: Heritage controls again push new architecture to award-winning heights as new build in Edinburgh’s WHS wins RIBA’s 2016 House of the Year

The IHBC is delighted to announce that a new build house in Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site (WHS) – Edinburgh architect Richard Murphy’s own home in the capital’s Hart Street – may be added to the prestigious list of award winning … Continue reading

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IHBC International update: $100 million fund to protect endangered cultural heritage

The International Safeguarding Endangered Cultural Heritage Conference in Abu Dhabi announced the creation of a fund to protect endangered cultural heritage from the destructive results of armed conflicts.

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IHBC Context CPD boost: Applying the Bancroft principle – Valuing fitness for purpose

Assessments of how well buildings perform (and have done) affect how their quality and value are perceived, and decisions about whether or not they should be protected, says Chris Miele in his article in IHBC’s Context No 147.

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English Churches and Cathedrals Sustainability Review consultation: Closing 31 January

The English Churches and Cathedrals Sustainability Review has launched a call for evidence to hear the public’s views on how church buildings should be looked after and the role can they play in local communities.

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Civic Voice Design Awards open for entries: Includes special prize celebrating 50th anniversary of Conservation Areas

The annual Design Award from Civic Voice – England’s link body for Civic groups – celebrating well-designed new build, heritage and public realm projects, has been launched, with a closing date 14 February 2017, and to mark the 50th anniversary … Continue reading

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Cabinet Office: New standards announced for government grants

The Cabinet Office standards aim to ensure that grants will be effectively managed across government.

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Call for evidence: informing the National Development Framework for Wales

The Welsh Government is asking for evidence on issues and projects to inform its 20-year spatial framework (closing date 7 March 2017).

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Construction skills shortages to increase in 2017

Low industry entrant rates mean skills shortages set to worsen in 2017 as workload and productivity rises, according to construction recruitment specialist One Way.

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NCT unveils ExploreChurches website

The National Churches Trust (NCT) has developed a new website for visitors and churches to discover the UK’s most beautiful and fascinating churches.

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On the Atlas of Gentrification

The Atlas of Gentrification is a collection of data visualizations, graphs and maps that look at gentrification and related issues, such as segregation and income inequality, from London to Los Angeles.

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