-
Search the archive
-
IHBC’S NewsBlogs usually only summarise third party reports. Links to other sites may not be active so you may need to contact the host site for the original text.
Unless made explicit, IHBC NewsBlogs are not IHBC endorsements.
Categories
Monthly archive
Links
-
Recent posts
- Career conscious & in conservation? IHBC’s ‘Jobs etc.’ spans disciplines, levels & sectors as interdisciplinary conservation practice standards deliver public benefit 19/12/2025
- Lodge your IHBC proxy vote (accredited members only) ASAP & book your online place (members only) for IHBC’s 2026 AGM, 7 January 2026, featuring HE’s co-CEO, from 5.30pm, with 6.00pm AGM 19/12/2025
- IHBC’s new Context, No185, ‘lifts the lid on roofing’, from craft to carbon, with essential, accessible CPD for Conservation Professionals & colleagues 19/12/2025
- IHBC’s Research Signpost from HE & EH: ‘Pathways Into Heritage Construction: A Strategic View/Models and Case Studies’ 19/12/2025
- IHBC Director’s pick from HESPR’s £101K+ of weekly works: Trust seeks fire engineer for GII* project to 15/01 19/12/2025
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (riverside) doorstep’: Historic rail bridge collapses into River Spey 19/12/2025
- UK Government urged to step up maintenance to safeguard ageing infrastructure: Royal Academy of Engineering 19/12/2025
- Landmark Planning and Infrastructure Bill becomes law 19/12/2025
- England’s NPPF update: New consultation on proposed reforms and other changes to the planning system, to 10/03 19/12/2025
- AHRC PhD studentships on ‘barriers to creating healthier places’ 19/12/2025
- £2.9m heritage investment for Waterfront regeneration 19/12/2025
- Trowel and Error: A Public User Needs Survey for Archaeology 19/12/2025
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: Costa Carras European Citizens Awards for the Safeguard of Endangered Heritage 2026, entries open to 16/01/2026 19/12/2025
- IHBC welcome SAHGB’s new Colvin Special Award 2025, celebrating editors of The Pevsner Architectural Guides 16/12/2025
- IHBC issues formal notice for 2026 AGM, online on 7 January 2026, from 5.30pm (with special presentation!) for 6pm start 16/12/2025
- IHBC updates on ‘5 Commitments to Help Heritage Skills in Conservation’: Check out our web hub, with video & feedback, and help reduce damage to both health and heritage 16/12/2025
- IHBC warmly welcomes PCO approval to Petition for Charter 16/12/2025
- IHBC’s ‘Professional’ Signpost: How to get started in sharing knowledge and expertise on Designing Buildings 16/12/2025
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Hotspur Press will rise from the ashes as developers issue promise for fire-ravaged mill 16/12/2025
- Videogame to help protect Nottingham Cathedral and other heritage buildings: ‘Pugin’s Revival’ despite ‘structural ‘monsters’’ 16/12/2025
- UK Heritage Pulse Spotlight: Operational use of Artificial Intelligence 16/12/2025
- Public appointment: Members appointed to Historic Environment Scotland 16/12/2025
- HHBT to continue its work in the Highlands as part of SHBT 16/12/2025
- RIBA responds to Environmental Audit Committee report on sustainable housing growth 16/12/2025
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the global doorstep’– WMF & EH receive grant for next phase of Coastal Connections Programme 16/12/2025
Daily Archives: 21/07/2017
10 Days to submit for IHBC Student Award 2018: Up to £5000 to be won!
The IHBC’s 2017 Gus Astley Student Award closes on 31 July, so if you have relevant coursework from any UK taught course – under-graduate or post-graduate, from 2016 OR 2107 – be sure to submit it online and on time … Continue reading
Posted in IHBC NewsBlog
Comments Off on 10 Days to submit for IHBC Student Award 2018: Up to £5000 to be won!
IHBC’s ‘after the AGM is over’: See new national officers… and old, online
Following their election at the IHBC’s AGM in Manchester, the institute’s officers summary details have been posted on the IHBC’s website.
Posted in IHBC NewsBlog
Comments Off on IHBC’s ‘after the AGM is over’: See new national officers… and old, online
IHBC welcomes Appeal Court timely reaffirmation of legislation over policy
The IHBC has welcomed the recent Court of Appeal ruling, upholding a High Court ruling, that subordinates National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) development presumptions to the statutory authority of an up-to-date local plan, as the NPPF is no more than … Continue reading
Posted in IHBC NewsBlog
Comments Off on IHBC welcomes Appeal Court timely reaffirmation of legislation over policy
IHBC’s joint ‘Conservation Professional Practice Principles’ targets construction and development sectors on Designing Buildings Wiki
Practitioners from the widest construction and development sectors will access a key IHBC resource more readily as our new joint ‘Conservation Professional Practice Principles’ – co-authored with HTVF and the Civic Voice – has been posted on the IHBC’s Conservation … Continue reading
Posted in IHBC NewsBlog
Comments Off on IHBC’s joint ‘Conservation Professional Practice Principles’ targets construction and development sectors on Designing Buildings Wiki
HESPR’s top pick of the week: Consultant for Stage 2 HLF bid for Mansfield Townscape Heritage Scheme, closing 7 August, valued £70,000
The IHBC’s heritage business listing, HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition scheme – offers members weekly Bulletins that bring tender and other business opportunities together into one handy resource, and the Director’s top pick for NewsBlog readers this … Continue reading
Posted in IHBC NewsBlog
Comments Off on HESPR’s top pick of the week: Consultant for Stage 2 HLF bid for Mansfield Townscape Heritage Scheme, closing 7 August, valued £70,000
IHBC CPD spotlight: Civic Voice’s Civic Day features conservation in communities, showing how ‘Empty buildings in Halifax put our heritage in danger’
Civic Voice, England’s link body for local civic trusts, regularly features conservation issues in local communities, here highlighting how Halifax Civic Trust has been concerned about the number of historically or architecturally important buildings lying empty and unused in the … Continue reading
Posted in IHBC NewsBlog
Comments Off on IHBC CPD spotlight: Civic Voice’s Civic Day features conservation in communities, showing how ‘Empty buildings in Halifax put our heritage in danger’
Listing of Humber Bridge and Philip Larkin’s house mark celebrations of Hull’s heritage
The sublime landmark of the Humber Bridge joins the top 2.5% of listed buildings on the 36th anniversary of its official opening by The Queen, as nine new listings celebrate Hull’s heritage during Hull City of Culture 2017.
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on Listing of Humber Bridge and Philip Larkin’s house mark celebrations of Hull’s heritage
Scottish Government launches consultation on ‘Socio-economic duty’
In 2017, Scotland will become the first part of the UK to introduce the ‘socio-economic duty’ and a consultation paper is a key way to get the implementation right.
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on Scottish Government launches consultation on ‘Socio-economic duty’
HE seeks advice and guidance on advice and guidance
Historic England has launched an online survey to review its online advice and guidance to find out if the right information is being provided to the right people in the most effective way, with the findings helping to inform future … Continue reading
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on HE seeks advice and guidance on advice and guidance
Archikids Festival 22?–?23 July 2017 London’s free architecture festival for kids and families
Archikids Festival 22?–?23 July 2017 is a weekend of free architecturally-inspired activities and workshops led by architects, artists and designers for kids and their families to explore the city.
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on Archikids Festival 22?–?23 July 2017 London’s free architecture festival for kids and families
Economic boost for the north of England as HS2 routes confirmed
Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has confirmed Britain’s high speed rail lines to the north-west, East Midlands and Yorkshire giving the North of England a huge economic boost.
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on Economic boost for the north of England as HS2 routes confirmed
EU HE funding summary: Heritage funding in England and Scotland tops £486 million
Two reports have been published that detail the amount of financial support the EU has provided to heritage in England and Scotland between 2007-2016, together identifying more than £486 million.
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on EU HE funding summary: Heritage funding in England and Scotland tops £486 million
Civic Voice announces 3 winners of the 2017 ‘Special Award for Development in a Conservation Area’
To mark the 50th anniversary of the Civic Amenities Act 1967 and to recognise and highlight outstanding development within a Conservation Area, Civic Voice – the national charity for the civic movement – has awarded 3 Special Awards to projects … Continue reading
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on Civic Voice announces 3 winners of the 2017 ‘Special Award for Development in a Conservation Area’
Vic Soc: Demolition of listed pump house would make a mockery of Hull’s maritime heritage
The Victorian Society (Vic Soc) reports that an important piece of Hull’s Victorian maritime heritage is at risk of demolition as the Grade II-listed pump house, one of only four buildings that are left standing at St Andrew’s Dock, would … Continue reading
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on Vic Soc: Demolition of listed pump house would make a mockery of Hull’s maritime heritage