Daily Archives: 23/02/2021

IHBC’s FREE CPD Taster: John Edwards on ‘Introducing Building Survey for Retrofit’, 29/03, 1pm-2pm

Posted on 23/02/2021 by IHBC

John Edwards, IHBC Technical Panel Chair and Trustee, will introduce ‘Building Survey for Retrofit’ to IHBC members in a free stand-alone IHBC CPD certified 1-hour session that also serves as a taster for fee-based IHBC CPD programmes  previously delayed by … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s newest Recognised CPD Provider – TGR – offers 10% discount on events to IHBC members

Posted on 23/02/2021 by IHBC

The IHBC’s newest Recognised CPD Provider The Green Register (TGR) – an independent, self-funded and not-for-profit company training ‘construction professionals from all disciplines’ is offering IHBC members a 10% discount on any TGR event.

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IHBC research Signpost: DCMS on ‘Rapid Evidence Assessment: Culture and Heritage Valuation Studies’

Posted on 23/02/2021 by IHBC

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) has issued an assessment of the current state of the literature valuing the services provided by culture and heritage assets.

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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest Sector News’ pick of the week: PBC & Arup on drones

Posted on 23/02/2021 by IHBC

The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance scheme for heritage services – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, with news from across the development sector, and this week features a post … Continue reading →

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HE, HAZ and more: 10 new films imagine the future of the High Street, from 2 March

Posted on 23/02/2021 by IHBC

Commissioned as part of the High Streets Heritage Action Zones (HAZ) Cultural Programme, led by Historic England (HE), ten new films created by contemporary filmmakers in collaboration with young creatives, exploring what the future of the high street could be, … Continue reading →

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Virtual CSCS cards launched together with a new app

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The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) has launched virtual CSCS cards and a new app. image: CM website

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National Churches Trust Budget Representation 2021: Making the financial case

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The National Churches Trust Budget Representation 2021has been issued: Making the financial case for the social value of church buildings.

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Welsh Government Written Statement on second homes

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Welsh Minister for Housing and Local Government Julie James has made a written statement concerning second homes in Wales, indicating ‘commitment to a range of policy initiatives’.

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Defra etc: New £10M fund to drive private sector investment in nature

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A new £10M fund from Defra and others will provide grants of up to £100,000 to environmental groups, local authorities, businesses & other organisations. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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Legislative proposals to address impact of Scotland’s concentration of land ownership

Posted on 23/02/2021 by IHBC

A discussion paper from The Scottish Land Commission (SLC) proposes three new legislative measures to modernise land ownership in Scotland and to support a dynamic and productive economy by addressing the adverse effects of Scotland’s unusually concentrated land ownership.

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Enter the Brick Awards for 2021: Free, closing 14/05

Posted on 23/02/2021 by IHBC

Celebrating the world’s greatest brick architecture and craftsmanship, the Brick Development Association (BDA) is hosting a call for free entries to the Brick Awards 2021, with categories including Urban regeneration, Refurbishment, Innovations, and Craftsmanship, and closing 14 May.

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