Daily Archives: 10/04/2021

Donovan Rypkema, lead US heritage economist, co-anchors IHBC’s 2021 Day School, and eyes ‘innovative format’ of School MarketPlace for ‘the chance to share…’

Posted on 10/04/2021 by IHBC

Donovan Rypkema – the lead heritage economist in the US – will anchor the afternoon session of the IHBC’s 2021 Brighton School, on June 18, while his business networks look at taking 3 stalls at the MarketPlace, recognising the ‘innovative … Continue reading →

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IHBC Chair offers sympathies on Peter Ainsworth’s sudden passing: ‘a passionate advocate for heritage’

Posted on 10/04/2021 by IHBC

On behalf of the IHBC, Chair David McDonald has offered sympathies on the sudden passing of Peter Ainsworth, ‘a passionate advocate for heritage’.

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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £1M+ costed works this week: Call for tenders linked to conservation architectural services, valued at £660K, closing 04/05

Posted on 10/04/2021 by IHBC

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 pick features this … Continue reading →

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CLC Survey: Professional Indemnity Insurance restrictions harming industry

Posted on 10/04/2021 by IHBC

Significant cost increases and the new restrictions on professional indemnity (PI) insurance are preventing companies taking on projects, and could delay essential work, a pan-industry survey of over 1,000 firms, carried out by the Construction Leadership Council (CLC), has found.

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HES: New technical guidance to help protect historic buildings from climate change published

Posted on 10/04/2021 by IHBC

New technical guidance that explores the different methods of measuring moisture in historic buildings – which could help protect them from the impacts of climate change – has been issued by Historic Environment Scotland (HES).

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Commonplace funded to ‘reimagine planning notices’ in England

Posted on 10/04/2021 by IHBC

Commonplace has been selected by Innovate UK and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to help ‘reimagine’ planning notices for the 21st?century.

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Appointments to the Design Commission for Wales

Posted on 10/04/2021 by IHBC

Julie James, Minister for Housing and Local Government, has announced four new appointments to the Board of Directors of the Design Commission for Wales (DCFW).

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High Court bid to extend local authority remote meetings beyond 6 May

Posted on 10/04/2021 by IHBC

A claim brought by ADSO (the Association of Democratic Services Officers) and LLG (Lawyers in Local Government), along with Hertfordshire County Council has been issued in the High Court to allow for the continuation of local authority remote meetings beyond … Continue reading →

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NLHF and Young Foundation ask ‘How can innovation help us do the best we can for the future of heritage?’ – workshops 19/20 April

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The National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) and The Young Foundation are asking ‘How can innovation help us do the best we can for the future of heritage’ as NLHF undertakes new research into accelerating emerging ideas that will support heritage … Continue reading →

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England’s Chief Planner letter relays to LA planners new PDR and heritage protection controls

Posted on 10/04/2021 by IHBC

Joanna Averley, England’s Chief Planner, has written to local authority (LA) planners confirming that new permitted development rights (PDR)–  heavily criticised by built environment bodies – take from 1 August and, to protect heritage assets, planning application will be required … Continue reading →

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BT dials up ‘Adopt a Kiosk’ scheme – with almost 4,000 red phone boxes available for local communities to adopt for just £1

Posted on 10/04/2021 by IHBC

BT has revealed that almost 4,000 of its iconic red phone boxes across the UK are up for grabs – as it urges local communities to take advantage of a scheme to help transform them for the 21st Century.

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