Daily Archives: 10/05/2017

IHBC on CPD and much more for RICS Journal readers: ‘Talk to people’ and use the tools

Posted on 10/05/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

IHBC Director Seán O’Reilly has written an opinion piece for the new RICS Building Conservation Journal on Continuing Professional Development (CPD), in which he observes that some of the best CPD comes from talking to people who have contrasting views … Continue reading →

Posted in IHBC NewsBlog | Comments Off on IHBC on CPD and much more for RICS Journal readers: ‘Talk to people’ and use the tools

IHBC joins America’s SAH in Glasgow, 7-11 June: ‘…first SAH outside USA in 40 years’

Posted on 10/05/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

The IHBC will host a stand at the 70th Annual International Conference of The Society of Architectural Historians (SAH), from 7-11 June, at various locations around and beyond Glasgow, in this notable historic event, ‘the first time that SAH has … Continue reading →

Posted in IHBC NewsBlog | Comments Off on IHBC joins America’s SAH in Glasgow, 7-11 June: ‘…first SAH outside USA in 40 years’

CPD boost in advance of IHBC’s 2017 School? Look again at Context on 2016’s Saturday tours

Posted on 10/05/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Saturday tours visited different sites in and around Worcester – from the Jewellery Quarter and Dudley Castle to Malvern station and the King’s School, and in anticipation of our 2017 School on ‘Historic Transport Infrastructure’, you can remind or … Continue reading →

Posted in Sector NewsBlog | Comments Off on CPD boost in advance of IHBC’s 2017 School? Look again at Context on 2016’s Saturday tours

Adopt a Canal: with the Canal and Rivers Trust

Posted on 10/05/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Canal and Rivers Trust is seeking groups to look after stretches of waterway across England and Wales.

Posted in Sector NewsBlog | Comments Off on Adopt a Canal: with the Canal and Rivers Trust

THA ‘Brexit Briefing’ update: 10-Year European funding provided c.£280m for heritage linked agri-environment schemes etc.

Posted on 10/05/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Heritage Alliance (THA), England’s link body for heritage organisations, has produced a ‘Brexit briefing’ which has been updated to highlight how in the past 10 years the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, including LEADER, has provided England with … Continue reading →

Posted in Sector NewsBlog | Comments Off on THA ‘Brexit Briefing’ update: 10-Year European funding provided c.£280m for heritage linked agri-environment schemes etc.

GI Parnham House fire update: Experts assesses damage

Posted on 10/05/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

Experts have been assessing the damage at Parnham House, a Grade I (GI) 16th Century listed stately home near Beaminster which was gutted in a suspicious fire on Easter Sunday, with the Dorset Echo reporting locally on progress.

Posted in Sector NewsBlog | Comments Off on GI Parnham House fire update: Experts assesses damage

Architects see confidence levels rise in March ‘Future trends’ survey

Posted on 10/05/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Royal Institute of British Architects’ (RIBA) monthly ‘Future Trends’ workload index gained strength in March 2017 – rising to +22 from +16 in February 2017.

Posted in Sector NewsBlog | Comments Off on Architects see confidence levels rise in March ‘Future trends’ survey

Bath Preservation Trust issues guidance for local LB owners

Posted on 10/05/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

Bath Preservation Trust has launched a new publication giving guidance to owners on how to make changes to Listed Buildings (LBs) in Bath.

Posted in Sector NewsBlog | Comments Off on Bath Preservation Trust issues guidance for local LB owners

English Heritage invests £1M to preserve Hurst Castle

Posted on 10/05/2017 by IHBC NewsBlog

Conservation has started to restore Hurst Castle in Hampshire that was used up until the Second World War.

Posted in Sector NewsBlog | Comments Off on English Heritage invests £1M to preserve Hurst Castle