Daily Archives: 24/02/2017

IHBC shows even more backbone in Manchester as our 2017 School checks out transport infrastructure & civilisation: 22-4 June, with bursaries too…

Posted on 24/02/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

Booking is now open for the IHBC’s 2017 Annual School, the major training event in the conservation calendar, which this year explores one of the most thrilling heritage resources practitioners can work with – transport infrastructure – and how it … Continue reading →

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IHBC London Branch joint CPD Day with CIfA: ‘Getting the Historic Environment into Local Plans’ – 28 Feb, 2-5pm

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The IHBC’s London Branch is organising a joint seminar with the archaeologists’ professional body CIfA on 28 February toexamine theory, policy and implementation concerning the inclusion of historic environment policies in local plans, with all welcome to the venue on Cowcross … Continue reading →

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HESPR, IHBC’s heritage business listing, top tender pick: New gates for St George’s Woolwich, closing 16 March – also on IHBC Jobs etc!

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The IHBC’s heritage business listing, HESPR – the Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition scheme – offers its companies weekly HESPR Bulletins that bring tender opportunities together into one handy resource, and the IHBC Director’s top pick for IHBC members this … Continue reading →

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IHBC @ c.40% female, as against 5.2% in construction generally, while MPs say gender pay gap to last a generation without action

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The Women and Equalities Committee criticised the government’s response to the proposals put forward in its report last March that aimed to eradicate the gender pay gap, as last week, a survey by insurance company AXA revealed that the number of women … Continue reading →

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IHBC member benefits abound as Building Conservation Directory 2017 arrives: from thatch fires to heritage abroad and much more

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IHBC members will find many current topics and new developments discussed in the latest Building Conservation Directory (BCD) from IHBC’s publisher Cathedral Communications, with content including current thinking on thatch fires, developments in hot-lime mortars and limewashes, and the plight … Continue reading →

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IHBC student support update: UCL bursaries etc. linked to Institute for Sustainable Heritage and Bartlett – £10-20k, closing April

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The Institute for Sustainable Heritage (ISH) is pleased to announce a bursary for the MSc Sustainable Heritage offered by Ecclesiastical Insurance, valued at £20,000 and with a deadline of 17 April, while the Bartlett is offering applicants who hold an … Continue reading →

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BEFS announces Scotland’s HES database on ‘heritage by constituency’, in advance of elections

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Built Environment forum Scotland (BEFS) has announced that, following their encouragement, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has established a database using its existing GIS data so users can search for designated assets by constituency and council ward.

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Construction’s ‘Open Doors’ A chance to go behind the scenes of Britain’s buildings – 27 March to 1 April, UK-wide

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Anyone interested in finding out more about a career in construction can now book to visit a site near them as part of this year’s Open Doors, which takes place from Monday 27 March to Saturday 1 April 2017.

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Full steam ahead for plans to develop community assets in Wales: BIG

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Transforming old pumphouse buildings, chapels, and drill halls into community spaces and creating sustainable enterprises, arts venues, and business hubs are among projects sharing in £444,941 of grants from the Big Lottery Fund.

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Glasgow’s Old College Bar faces the axe ahead of student accommodation plans

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Plans to demolish one of Glasgow’s oldest buildings for a towering student flat development have been submitted to Glasgow City Council.

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