Monthly Archives: August 2021

IHBC’s web resource signpost: Quick links to finding conservation services and resources

Posted on 31/08/2021 by IHBC

Anyone seeking dedicated conservation practice services or advice now has easy access to the IHBC’s help on our Homepage.

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IHBC CPD signpost: BDP shares ‘movement of people’ design insight at St James Quarter

Posted on 31/08/2021 by IHBC

Having helped complete the delivery of phase one of the new St James Quarter in Edinburgh, BDP has shared some insight into how it is designed with the movement of people in mind and delivers a real step change for … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest Sector News’ pick: Archdaily on The Stigma of Affordable Housing

Posted on 31/08/2021 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’, and this week features Archdaily on The Stigma’ of Affordable Housing.

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (church) doorstep’: Visitors to St Alban’s Cathedral can see restored shrine of St Amphibalus and of St Alban

Posted on 31/08/2021 by IHBC

Visitors to the Cathedral can see the medieval shrine of St Amphibalus restored to its former glory, making it the first time in centuries that the Cathedral’s two medieval shrines can be appreciated together in their fully restored grandeur.

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RTPI: Research commissioned on design codes and net zero targets etc

Posted on 31/08/2021 by IHBC

LDA Design has been appointed by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) to research the role of design codes in achieving net zero targets and promoting nature recovery.

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New Central Register and Certification Scheme for Building Safety Managers launched

Posted on 31/08/2021 by IHBC

The Building Safety Alliance, an independent industry led ‘not for profit’ organisation has been launched with the purpose of implementing the certification of competent individuals wishing to deliver the role of building safety manager (BSM) and a publicly accessible register … Continue reading →

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Walking and biking prioritised in new Highway Code

Posted on 31/08/2021 by IHBC

New changes to the Highway Code will give pedestrians greater priority over cars at junctions and crossings, the transport secretary has announced. image: By Unknown – Safe Driving for Life, Fair use, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=58564648

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Charities urge action on unsuitable & inaccessible homes as 1M households live in homes that don’t meet needs

Posted on 31/08/2021 by IHBC

The Centre for Ageing Better and Habinteg are urging action from government on the number of disabled and older people living in unsuitable and inaccessible homes.

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CHARTER Brainstorms In Riga – Our Joint Venture In Building A Conceptual Matrix For Cultural Heritage

Posted on 31/08/2021 by IHBC

A summary account of the work the CHARTER Alliance went through during our first official workshop encounter, virtually hosted from Riga, is outlined by Elis Marçal.

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IHBC Signpost: Are we Gen Z ready for careers in construction?

Posted on 31/08/2021 by IHBC

New research delves into how to attract Generation Z to a career in Construction as fewer than one-third would consider a career there, with 57% of women and girls in the age category still put off the industry because of … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s Technical Update: Panel chair Prof. John Edwards examines PAS 2038 ‘… a new BSI retrofit standard and what it means for older buildings’

Posted on 28/08/2021 by IHBC

Professor John Edwards, Director of Edwards Hart Consultants and a member of the panel that produced the new  ‘Publicly Available Specification’, PAS 2038, offers new insights on this ‘new BSI retrofit standard and what it means for older buildings’.

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IHBC’s opportunity spotlight: DCMS seeks Expert Adviser applications for ‘College of Experts’, closing 14 September

Posted on 28/08/2021 by IHBC

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) seeks 20 people for its College of Experts (unpaid roles) with priority areas including Art, Culture and the Creative Industries, and applications closing 14/09.

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Final notice for IHBC’s Student Awards: Submit your coursework by 31 AUGUST to win up to £500 & a place on IHBC’s 2022 Aberdeen School

Posted on 28/08/2021 by IHBC

Following calls from participating courses, the closing date for the IHBC’s annual Gus Astley Student Award is now 31 August, so relevant coursework submitted on ANY UK taught course – under-graduate or post-graduate – from 2020 OR 2021 may be submitted online … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s Research Signpost: New levelling up and community investments

Posted on 28/08/2021 by IHBC

A collection of web resources on the government website brings together three investment programmes which aim to level up communities.

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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £425 + costed works this week: Island council seeks ‘infrastructure and public realm’ design services, ends 20/09, value £400K

Posted on 28/08/2021 by IHBC

The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance service – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and the Director’s pick this week features an island council’s call for ‘site infrastructure and public … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Museum’s doorstep’: Stonehenge ruling prompts debate among heritage community

Posted on 28/08/2021 by IHBC

Opinion is divided among the heritage community on the next steps after the high court quashes planning permission for a tunnel near Stonehenge, reports The Museums Association (MA). image: By Sumit Surai – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=82300627

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Shapps to ‘re-determine’ Stonehenge Tunnel planning decision after High Court loss

Posted on 28/08/2021 by IHBC

Transport secretary Grant Shapps must ‘re-determine’ his decision on Highways England’s planning application for the Stonehenge Tunnel after a High Court judge ruled his original decision to approve the scheme as ‘unlawful’.

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Rural Communities ‘overlooked’ in Whitehall’s allocation of post-Brexit fund

Posted on 28/08/2021 by IHBC

Rural councils and service providers, through the Rural Services Network (RSN) have called on government to ensure Levelling Up funds are allocated fairly, transparently and based on need following a new report: Towards the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. image RSN … Continue reading →

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Want to save a threatened historic building? Nominate it for the Victorian Society’s endangered list 2021

Posted on 28/08/2021 by IHBC

The Victorian Society is seeking nominations for its 2021 Top Ten Endangered Buildings Campaign. The annual event highlights buildings that are in dire need of repairs or are at risk of being lost completely. image: Victorian Society website

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Tower Bridge could require costly refurb after bascules get stuck again

Posted on 28/08/2021 by IHBC

An expensive refurbishment of Tower Bridge’s hydraulic system is likely needed, according to a leading expert on the structure.

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FSB on High Street regeneration: ‘High streets are not in decline, they are evolving’

Posted on 28/08/2021 by IHBC

The Federation of self-employed and small businesses (FSB) is look at how central and local government in the UK can help high streets to flourish, as it argues that ‘High streets are not in decline…’. image: for illustration purposes only … Continue reading →

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Painting the world’s most iconic buildings: Times taken?

Posted on 28/08/2021 by IHBC

Scottish Construction Now has asked: How long did it take to put the finishing touches on the most iconic buildings in the world? image: By Arnaud Ligny from Paris, France – Tour Eiffel, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=36264111

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IHBC calls on members and Branches to encourage nominations to the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours List: Closing 17/09

Posted on 24/08/2021 by IHBC

Joint Director Generals at England’s Department for Digital, Culture Media & Sport (DCMS), are asking members for ‘help in identifying candidates…to be recognised amongst the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours’, with nominations closing on 17 September.

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IHBC CPD Signpost: STiCH Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) framework for quantifying environmental impacts of systems and products

Posted on 24/08/2021 by IHBC

Recognising the challenge of climate change Sustainability Tools in Cultural Heritage (STiCH) provides a life cycle assessment (LCA) Carbon Calculator and Library of Case Studies and Information Sheets developed to help cultural heritage professionals make educated, sustainable choices to lower … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest Sector News’ pick: Construction Manager on construction’s ‘crucial’ role in tackling climate change

Posted on 24/08/2021 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’, and this week features Construction Manager on how ‘Construction has a ‘crucial’ role … Continue reading →

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