Daily Archives: 14/07/2020

IHBC’s Conservation Wiki partner, DBW reaches 10,000 articles: Celebrates ‘An interoperable industry

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To celebrate the 10,000th article on Designing Buildings Wiki (DBW) – the construction industry knowledge base and host platform for the IHBC’s Conservation Wiki– DBW Director and co-founder Gregor Harvie reviews events that have shaped the industry in the last … Continue reading →

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Don’t forget – IHBC’s Gus Astley Student Awards 2020 closing date extended to 31 August: Win £500 and a free place on IHBC’s 2021 Brighton School – Simply submit your coursework online!

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Due to demand from conservation courses, the closing date for the IHBC’s celebrated annual Gus Astley Student Award is extended to 31 August 2020, so if you have relevant coursework from history and theory to practice or enhancement, from ANY UK … Continue reading →

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REMINDER: IHBC online registration for ‘Recognised CPD Providers’: Reminder on signing up online, for free!

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IHBC online registration for ‘Recognised CPD Providers’: Reminder on signing up online, for free!IHBC’s support for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) includes our online registration for anyone – or any organisation – seeking our free recognition service and listing for CPD … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest Sector News’ pick of the week: ‘COE’s European Heritage Days Stories Awards’

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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 members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, including notices gleaned from across the development sector’s … Continue reading →

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IHBC CPD Signpost, from TCI: ‘Should Councils consult on Statues?’

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The Consultation Institute (TCI) explores issues around consulting on ‘removing statues from the country’s streetscape’ in light of The Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement.

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Reimagining Museums for Climate Action: AHRC International Design Competition, closing 15 September

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The Arts and Humanity Research Council (AHRC) Heritage Priority Area has launched a new international design competition which aims to reimagine the role of museums to help society transform to a low carbon future, adapt to the impacts of climate … Continue reading →

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Take a Tour of Scotland in 3D, courtesy of HES

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Anyone can immerse themselves in Scotland’s history from home by exploring the interactive 3D models of towers, tombs, brochs and standing stones from Historic Environment Scotland (HES). image: HES website

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HE awards West Dean College COVID-19 emergency funding to develop online training

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Historic England (HE) has awarded West Dean College of Arts and Conservation – part of The Edward James Foundation – a grant of £47,564 to fund a pilot of courses that blend online and on-site approaches to learning, ‘to make … Continue reading →

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RIBA responds to prime minister’s ‘project speed’ announcement

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Read our response to the Prime Minister’s announcement of ‘Project Speed’ and changes to the UK planning system.

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Whole House Retrofit competition – successful bids

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A total of £7.7 million has been awarded to the first 3 winning organisations in the Whole House Retrofit competition.

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‘Keep it Local’ councils call for government package of support

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Local authorities have written to government calling for urgent grant support for community organisations.

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London’s construction firms offered 6-month exemption from new emission standards

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Construction firms in London will be able to apply for a six-month exemption from new Low Emission Zone standards for polluting diggers and bulldozers, amid Covid-19 challenges.

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