Monthly Archives: October 2022

The IHBC and Historic England (HE) are partnering in a HE ‘Technical Tuesday’ free CPD event to outline of the key policy changes of Building Regulations Parts F and L since June 2022 where we will discuss new changes and … Continue reading →

IHBC Support Officer Jude Wheeler has written to Branches to offer guidance on National Office support for locally-led ideas and initiatives that mark the IHBC’s 25th anniversary, with all projects to be commenced before April 2023.

The newest NewsBlog reprise on the 2022 Annual School – #IHBCAberdeen2022 – is a signpost to two pitches on the city from the mainstream media offering takes that are polar opposites.

New information is sought for IHBC’s ‘LB Prosecutions Database’ so if you have been involved with a case please forward the details to Bob Kindred, who complies the list, at government@ihbc.org.uk.

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 for this week is a call from a national heritage body … Continue reading →

Plans for the former Marks and Spencer on Sauchiehall Street will see a connection between Sauchiehall Street and Renfrew Street being established, as well as new student accommodation. image: for illustration only – Sunset, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow by wfmillar, CC … Continue reading →

The new issue of the IHBC’s journal, Context, No.173, explores ‘Diversity and Inclusion’ with content ranging from ‘Multiple perspectives’ on heritage; ‘Modernist Women’ and ‘Troublesome statues’ to LGBTQ+ histories.

All categories of IHBC members – Supporters, Affiliates, Associates and Full Members – are invited to join the IHBC’s next free Council from 2pm on 19 October which includes IHBC updates, training on charity leadership and trustee/director roles, and our … Continue reading →

The IHBC and Historic England (HE) are partnering in a HE ‘Technical Tuesday’ free CPD event to outline of the key policy changes of Building Regulations Parts F and L since June 2022 where we will discuss new changes and … Continue reading →

The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) is delighted to have awarded two new grants to projects aiming to revitalise historic harbour buildings in both Portsoy – a site explored in detail by IHBC Aberdeen School delegates – and Annan. image: Portsoy … Continue reading →

An urgent 3-month review of the Energy Bill Relief Scheme – to inform decisions about its future – is being informed by a survey by BEIS, and heritage bodies are called on to respond before 23:55, 24 Oct.

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 the IHBC’s NewsBlog that welcomes the new COP27 ‘Climate Wednesdays’ … Continue reading →

The Edinburgh Evening News reports that its readers have very strong opinions about some of the architecture in Edinburgh, as they didn’t hold back when asked! image: for illustration only – Fiona Newton

The IHBC is delighted to welcome Angharad (Anna) Hart, IHBC, as the institute’s new lead supporting and developing training – UK-wide and across Branches – while also helping to refine our application processes.