Daily Archives: 31/08/2021

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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