Monthly Archives: May 2022

Promote your business, service, charity etc. at IHBC’s virtual Heritage MarketPlace, opening #IHBCAberdeen2022 on 15/06, from c.£100+VAT

Posted on 14/05/2022 by IHBC

Heritage service providers, suppliers, agencies, charities and others can promote their learning, news and more to IHBC networks and delegates for only c.£100+VAT, with a c.6+ month web ‘billboard’ School posting with a live 2022 School stall option on 15 … Continue reading →

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IHBC Signpost: BRE/BEIS project to modernise home energy rating scheme

Posted on 14/05/2022 by IHBC

The Building Research Establishment (BRE) has announced a new project with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to improve and modernise the home energy rating scheme used to measure the energy and environmental performance of UK homes. … Continue reading →

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IHBC Signpost: Expert advice pivotal in new-look Historical Railways Estate

Posted on 14/05/2022 by IHBC

National Highways has unveiled a new method of managing the Historical Railways Estate (HRE).

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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: Griff’s 1st film clip for blended #IHBCAberdeen2022 on 17/06

Posted on 14/05/2022 by IHBC

IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognitionquality assurance scheme for heritage services – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and this week features Griff Rhys Jones on film at our blended #IHBCAberdeen2022 conference.

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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the (construction) doorstep’: Planning reform scepticism on levelling-up bill

Posted on 14/05/2022 by IHBC

The government has unveiled long-awaited planning reforms as part of its Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill, and Tim Clark reports just how the construction sector sees it on Construction Buzz. image: for illustration purposes only – Open Government Licence v3.0

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England: ‘How to challenge our decision to list or not list a building’

Posted on 14/05/2022 by IHBC

Government guidance on how to challenge listing decisions in England has been issued.

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Vintage train journeys at risk as coal supply fails

Posted on 14/05/2022 by IHBC

Heritage railways, which make millions for UK economy, are axing services as mines close and Russian sources are ruled out. image: for illustration purposes only – P Badcock

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Good news for #IHBC25: New IHBC governance supported by new Trustee Information Pack

Posted on 10/05/2022 by IHBC

In line with its new governance, and supported by the IHBC’s 25th anniversary year developments, #IHBC25, we have updated the online Trustee Information Pack, and all are encouraged to review and feed back as suits.

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Good news for #IHBC25: Interdisciplinary IHBC accreditation recognised by Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) for Professionally Qualified Person (PQP) cards

Posted on 10/05/2022 by IHBC

Sector lead the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) has recognised the IHBC’s professional accreditation (Full and Associate Members) and support (CPD etc.) in awarding its PQP (Professionally Qualified Person) cards.

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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: Docomomo US – ‘11 most threatened modern buildings in America’

Posted on 10/05/2022 by IHBC

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 Docomomo on the ‘11 of the most threatened modern buildings … Continue reading →

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IHBC ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: York to try again for UNESCO WHS

Posted on 10/05/2022 by IHBC

York’s last bid to be listed as a place of ‘outstanding universal value to humanity’ was rejected in 2011, when only its archaeological deposits were put forward, but now a more ‘holistic’ approach may succeed. image: Harry Mitchell| (Micklegate Bar … Continue reading →

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HES’ Green Recovery Statement: ‘Using Scotland’s Past to Support Our Future’

Posted on 10/05/2022 by IHBC

The Historic Environment Scotland (HES) ‘Green Recovery Statement’ supports the green principles set out by the Scottish Government and highlights seven key areas where the historic environment can help deliver an economic recovery.

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National Churches Trust Consultation update: Churches in demand, despite growth of digital worship

Posted on 10/05/2022 by IHBC

One of the main findings of the recent National Churches Trust consultation about the future of the UK’s church buildings is that an overwhelming majority think churches are still needed, despite the growth of digital worship during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Newport Council to underwrite increased costs to Transporter Bridge transformation project

Posted on 10/05/2022 by IHBC

Newport City Council’s cabinet has agreed to underwrite increased costs to the Transporter Bridge transformation. image: Newport City Council YouTube

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Architects fear Glasgow School of Art rebuild could go to cheapest bidder

Posted on 10/05/2022 by IHBC

Two of Scotland’s leading architects have raised concerns that a ‘flawed’ tender system could see the Glasgow School of Art’s rebuild decided on price rather than quality. image: for illustration purposes only

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Feature your business, charity, leadership, learning etc. at IHBC’s virtual Heritage MarketPlace for 6+ months – live and opening #IHBCAberdeen2022 on 15/06, from c.£100+VAT

Posted on 06/05/2022 by IHBC

Heritage service providers, suppliers, agencies, charities and others can promote their learning, news and more to IHBC networks and delegates for only c.£100+VAT, with a c.6+ month web ‘billboard’ School posting with a live 2022 School stall option on 15 … Continue reading →

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REMINDER: IHBC Wales Branch virtual AGM with free CPD – ‘Conservation updates: IHBC and Cadw’, 11/05

Posted on 06/05/2022 by IHBC

IHBC Wales Branch members of all categories have been invited to the next AGM, on 11 May.

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IHBC Signpost to Welsh Senedd Research: ‘How can communities save buildings they care about?’

Posted on 06/05/2022 by IHBC

A research article written by Robin Wilkinson, Senedd Research, Welsh Parliament, explores how communities can save buildings they care about.

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IHBC’s HESPR pick: £650K works as National Park seeks community engagement support, closes 23/05, £27.5K

Posted on 06/05/2022 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 IHBC Director’s pick from the HESPR News and Tender Alert email for this week … Continue reading →

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IHBC ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: New lease of life for historic Leeds gem

Posted on 06/05/2022 by IHBC

A new lease of life for an historic Leeds building, neglected after 150 years, is on the cards for The Leeds Assembly Rooms, reports The Yorkshire Evening Post. image: for illustration purposes only – RichTea, CC BY-SA 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0>, via … Continue reading →

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AHF grants for UK’s community-led heritage regeneration projects

Posted on 06/05/2022 by IHBC

The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) announces seven new grants to projects across the UK which were approved at the latest grants meeting, where funding offers totalled £69,252.

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PLACE Alliance launches Appealing Design – Does design quality carry weight in planning appeals?

Posted on 06/05/2022 by IHBC

PLACE Alliance has launched ‘Appealing Design’, a report on the evidence of planning appeals and the need to reject poor and mediocre housing.

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Applications open: Oxford Belcher Fellowships in Victorian Studies, close 6/6

Posted on 06/05/2022 by IHBC

Applications are invited for Belcher Visiting Fellowships in Victorian Studies for periods of one, two, or three academic terms during 2022-23 or 2023-24, closing 9am, 6 June.

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Leonardo DiCaprio advisor on $45M Circular/Regenerative Fund

Posted on 06/05/2022 by IHBC

Backed by an all-star roster including Leonardo DiCaprio and circular economy pioneer William McDonough, a fledgling venture capital firm has announced the close of its first $45M fund for investment in circular and regenerative approaches to consumer industries.

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CPD at #IHBCAberdeen2022 FREE? Book for 17/06 now & submit ‘Chair’s Choice’ questions early to win Virtual School fee back

Posted on 03/05/2022 by IHBC

Question and Answer opportunities will take place across the IHBC’s ‘blended’ Day School on 17 June, but time will be tight, so get your questions in beforehand for a chance to win the ‘Chair’s Choice’ for each session by submitting … Continue reading →

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