Daily Archives: 19/04/2017

REMINDER: IHBC & partners in Belfast, 9 May for ‘It’s Not Just Retrofit’ and IHBC Annual School Belfast2018

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The IHBC Northern Ireland (NI) Branch and partners, the UAHS (Ulster Architectural Heritage Society) and RSUA (Royal Society of Ulster Architects), host a ‘Retrofit’ presentation and discussion led by IHBC trustee John Edwards in Belfast on 9 May, from 5-7pm, … Continue reading →

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Guidelines for Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment

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The IHBC is teaming up with the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA) and the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) to produce a guidance document for cultural heritage impact assessment (GCHIA), and develop guidance as authoritative as the Guidelines … Continue reading →

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Reminder: IHBC helps open CIOB/NT conference: ‘Successful Operation of Historic Building’, London 3 May

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On behalf of the IHBC, Director Sean O’Reilly will join in opening the joint CIOB/National Trust conference ‘Keys to the Successful Operation of Historic Buildings’ on 3 May 2017 in Somerset House, London.

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HS2 IHBC opportunity – 3 May Birmingham event

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IHBC members who registered for the HS2 ‘Enabling Works Supplier Day’ on 3 May at the VOX, Birmingham will have the chance to meet the EWCs and HS2 specialists so that they can prepare themselves to bid for the upcoming opportunities.

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Half of councils yet to publish a Local Plan warns report

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Nearly half of all local planning authorities in England have yet to publish a draft Local Plan, new research has revealed.

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‘£1m house’ in Kingston collapses into rubble

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The BBC has reported on a large detached house in south-west London that was thought to be worth more than £1m has collapsed.

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Plans outline five year vision for the Trossachs National Park: ‘… big priorities… to make a lasting difference…’

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Scotland’s Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park is set to undertake significant rural development under a new draft five year plan now subject to a 12-week, closing 3 July.

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Opinion: Guardian views on funding church heritage – save buildings if not beliefs

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An opinion piece from the Guardian recognises that the ancient churches and cathedrals of Britain are real national treasures, shared with unbelievers, and they must be paid for.

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