Daily Archives: 22/05/2020

IHBC’s new Context out now! ‘Damp’ all over the place… from ‘rethinking retrofit’ to ‘assessing moisture’ and ‘curated decay’, with a bow to IHBC’s 2022 School, planned for Aberdeen!

Posted on 22/05/2020 by IHBC NewsBlog

The latest issue of the IHBC’s membership journal Context is now out, covering a wide range of feature issues – including an Aberdeen case study repair from 2022 IHBC School Committee lead, Douglas Campbell – but focussed on one of … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s COVID-19 signpost 67: In lockdown, Ecclesiastical launches new guidance for temporarily closed and unoccupied buildings

Posted on 22/05/2020 by IHBC NewsBlog

Specialist insurer Ecclesiastical has published new guidance on managing risks and protecting temporarily closed and unoccupied heritage buildings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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IHBC’s COVID-19 signpost 68: A Framework for post-COVID-19 recovery for towns and cities

Posted on 22/05/2020 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Institute of Place Management (IPM) has produced its Post-COVID 19 Recovery Framework.

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IHBC’s COVID-19 signpost 69: RIBA on ‘Rethink: 2025’… Design for life after Covid-19, and win £5K, closing 12 June

Posted on 22/05/2020 by IHBC NewsBlog

When we emerge from the coronavirus pandemic a new sort of design will be needed, and how would you design the new world we will find ourselves in, asks the RIBA,  as it announces ‘Rethink: 2025’, while you could win … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s COVID-19 signpost 70: UAH on COVID-19 Heritage Sector Guidance for Northern Ireland

Posted on 22/05/2020 by IHBC NewsBlog

Ulster Architectural Heritage(UAH) has compiled a list of sources of information for the heritage sector, and those interested in heritage in Northern Ireland in relation to Coronavirus Covid-19.

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IHBC’s COVID-19 signpost 71: Government unlocks £150M from dormant accounts in pandemic response

Posted on 22/05/2020 by IHBC NewsBlog

England’s Culture Secretary has accelerated release of funding in further boost for charities and social enterprises across the country. image: Open government Licence v3.0

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IHBC’s HESPR pick this week from £4.3M+ costed works: NI seeks team for public realm works, closing 19 June, valued £1.9M

Posted on 22/05/2020 by IHBC NewsBlog

The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance scheme for heritage services working to the IHBC’s standards – emails its members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and the IHBC Director’s top pick this … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Heritage of London Trust’s ‘Proud Places’ success helps London’s children re-engage with community after lockdown

Posted on 22/05/2020 by IHBC NewsBlog

London children who have been cooped up at home will be able to discover the historic buildings on their doorstep when lockdown is over, as a successful £300k bid by Heritage of London Trust – Proud Places –allows a scheme … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Demolition plans for GII LBs in St. Joseph’s orphange in Preston move a step closer

Posted on 22/05/2020 by IHBC NewsBlog

The site of the former St. Joseph’s Orphanage in Preston city centre looks set to be partially demolished for housing, writes The Lancashire Post as plans have been recommended for approval which would see several of the Grade II-listed buildings … Continue reading →

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Historic Ribblehead viaduct threatens to collapse

Posted on 22/05/2020 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Grade II Ribblehead viaduct structure has developed dangerous defects that are causing masonry to plunge off the edge, reports The Daily Mail, while new proposals include restitching the viaduct’s 24 arches, inserting anchors and repairing rainwater systems. image: Michael … Continue reading →

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Georgian Group announces new chairman and deferred AGM

Posted on 22/05/2020 by IHBC NewsBlog

The Georgian Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Zisman as its Chairman Designate, succeeding to the present Chairman, Christopher Boyle QC after The Group’s deferred 2020 Annual General Meeting.

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Sculpture of Turing would ruin college’s character says heritage organisation

Posted on 22/05/2020 by IHBC NewsBlog

Historic England, the organisation responsible for protecting the country’s heritage, has said that a proposed 12-foot steel sculpture dedicated to the memory of gay World War Two codebreaker Alan Turing would ruin the ‘existing character’ of King’s College, Cambridge.

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Athens hotel ordered to demolish top floors blocking Acropolis view

Posted on 22/05/2020 by IHBC NewsBlog

A battle over the right to enjoy uninterrupted views of the Acropolis has resulted in a five-star hotel being ordered to demolish its top two floors, in a landmark ruling hailed by residents of Athens, with campaigners ‘overjoyed’ at a … Continue reading →

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