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- IHBC’s Director joins RICHeS Programme Board: ‘Honoured, of course, but mostly I’m impressed by the £80M of research opportunities for historic and built environment conservation’ 20/02/2026
- Don’t need your paper Context? Do everyone a favour and pass it on, ‘Spreading the Word’ to help the Conservation Professional! 20/02/2026
- IHBC MARSH Awards: Nominate to celebrate ‘Successful Learning…’ AND/OR ‘Community Contribution…’ (Ret IHBC) – with our easy-fill form open to 31/03 20/02/2026
- Booking opens for IHBC’s 2026 School, #IHBCNewcastle2026, June 18-20 (Full School only): Accessible, Certified CPD on ‘Adaptive Reuse’ – From £35+VAT (Online Day School), free pre-conference webinars and more… 20/02/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Research’ Signpost: Unlock Access to RICHeS Research Infrastructure with Full Access Fund Call now Open with ‘Help’ webinar on 11/03 20/02/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Professional’ Signpost: Designing Buildings & more on Restoration and Renewal at Westminster 20/02/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Research’ Signpost: LPA Planning Capacity and Capability Survey 2025 20/02/2026
- IHBC Director’s pick from HESPR’s weekly works: Charity seeks PM for heritage regeneration project, to 02/03 20/02/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Legal bid to protect Scots brutalist landmark from bulldozer 20/02/2026
- Delivering restoration and renewal of the Palace of Westminster: the costed proposals published 20/02/2026
- Government plans to train next generation of construction workers 20/02/2026
- SAVE’s Buildings at Risk register (BaR) – Call for Entries 2026 20/02/2026
- York Consortium for Craft and Conservation opens applications for Bursaries for 2026, to 16/03 20/02/2026
- Government Consultation on Design and Placemaking Planning Practice Guidance, to 10/03 20/02/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: National Residential Retrofit Plan 2026 for Ireland’ makes upgrades more affordable and accessible 20/02/2026
- Bursaries for #IHBCNewcastle2026 open to 13/04, 18-20 June: ‘Submit now to be next on the list!’ 17/02/2026
- IHBC MARSH Awards: Nominate to celebrate ‘Successful Learning…’ AND/OR ‘Community Contribution…’ (Ret IHBC) – with our easy-fill form open to 31/03 17/02/2026
- IHBC President’s ‘Members only’ Invitation to next Virtual Council: Online, 8 April 2026, from 4.30pm – Scoping ‘Investigation’ of conservation in local government, with a call for suggestions etc. 17/02/2026
- Booking opens for IHBC’s 2026 School, #IHBCNewcastle2026, June 18-20 (Full School only): Accessible, Certified CPD on ‘Adaptive Reuse’ – From £35+VAT (Online Day School), free pre-conference webinars and more… 17/02/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Management’ Signpost: Great Expectations Conference update by the National Churches Trust – Recordings now available 17/02/2026
- IHBC HESPR’s ‘News from the Sector’: IHBC’s NewsBlog on ‘BOOKING OPEN for IHBC’s Full School (June 18-20): #IHBCNewcastle2026’ 17/02/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Heritage charity to change name after sale of 20,000-acre estate 17/02/2026
- National Heritage Emergency declared by Stoke-on-Trent – ‘first for a UK City’ – as Potteries needs £325Mn investment over the next decade 17/02/2026
- Nominations open for the Plowden Medal Conservation Award 2026, to 15/05 17/02/2026
- LPOC announces Listed & Modern Architectural Awards 2026 17/02/2026
Monthly Archives: January 2023
IHBC’s Members… with benefits: 20% discount on ‘moisture-related threats’ online course (next on 27/03)
The IHBC is delighted to offer 20% member discounts on the 1-day online course dealing with damp, mould and condensation delivered by IHBC Technical Panel Chair Professor John Edwards and aligned with the recent cross-sector standard supported by the IHBC, … Continue reading
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Don’t forget: IHBC said farewell to 2022 with top 10 NewsBlogs (so far): Regen, panels, prosecutions and more..
The IHBC’s NewsBlogs resource and linked free email alert service (sign up HERE) form a central part of the institute’s CPD support, guidance and reference for practicing conservation professionals and their sector networks.
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IHBC signpost: Urban Regeneration as a tool for Inclusive and Sustainable Recovery
The report of the ‘Expert Group Meeting on Urban Regeneration as a tool for Inclusive and Sustainable Recovery’ has been published by UN-Habitat.
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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: Dezeen on favourites from India
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’s news Dezeen as leading Indian architects pick their favourite Indian buildings.
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (global) doorstep’: Controversial remodel of NGL GI Sainsbury Wing gets green light from council
Plans to make the Grade I (GI)-listed museum wing of London’s National Gallery (NGL) more accessible and sustainable – described by some as ‘ill-judged’ and ‘insensitive’ – have been approved by Westminster planning committee, reports The Art Newspaper. image: for … Continue reading
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Historic England Refreshes Energy Saving Guidance for Older Buildings
Historic England has launched refreshed web guidance on how to adapt older buildings sympathetically to be warm and comfortable, leading to savings for householders on their fuel bills. image: for illustration only
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Climate Emergency Grant launched by Edinburgh World Heritage
Edinburgh World Heritage is launching a Climate Emergency Grant that will provide funding to private owners and public, private and third sector organisations wishing to carry out targeted energy efficiency improvements or climate change adaptation interventions alongside conservation repairs.
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AHRC welcomes the Design Council to the UKRI family
The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and Design Council are delighted to have announced their new partnership under UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
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Scottish Civic Trust welcomes new Director Joe Traynor
The Scottish Civic Trust has announced the appointment of Joe Traynor as its new Director, replacing Dr Susan O’Connor. image: Scottish Civic Trust website
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Tara Page announced as new Chief Executive for CIAT
Tara Page has been announced as the new Chief Executive for the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT). image: CIAT website
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IHBC Signpost: STBA December Newsletter 2022
Sustainable Traditional Buildings Alliance (STBA) reflects on 2022 events and flags the 2023 programme content.
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IHBC welcomes £2.1Bn Levelling Up Fund’s focus on places and heritage for people: £545M (25%) for local ‘landmark’ conservation & £760+M for urban revitalisation
More than 100 projects have share a £2.1Bn allocation from Round 2 of the government’s Levelling Up Fund ‘to create jobs and boost the economy’, including £545 million allocated to conserve local ‘landmarks’ and £760+M to revitalise towns and cities. … Continue reading
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IHBC congratulates members and networks awarded Honours
The IHBC is delighted to offer particular congratulations to IHBC members receiving honours in the most recent awards – Membership Committee member Kate Dickson (Kathleen Elizabeth Maclean, BEM) and Peter Aiers (OBE) – as well as to all recognised in … Continue reading
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Spotlight on Context for #IHBC25: Hear from IHBC’s Chair and President on ‘How it started; how it’s going…’
Marking the 25th anniversary of the IHBC – #IHBC 25 – our ‘IHBC at 25’ issue of Context looks back at where today’s multidisciplinary institute came from, how it has evolved and where it might go, and this celebratory NewsBlog … Continue reading
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IHBC’s HESPR weekly pick: Council seeks design team for sensitive town centre residential site, closing 15/02, £1.3M
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 features call from a Council seeking a team … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (Irish) doorstep’: Ireland’s empty towns: Dereliction is hiding in plain sight
Whether it’s the ruins of a military barracks in Nenagh, a collapsed building in Mitchelstown, a ghost estate in Abbeyfeale or the not so ‘Grand Hotel’ in Tramore, vacant and derelict buildings represent a legacy of neglect for our physical … Continue reading
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Welsh Government review of Cadw to be led by Roger Lewis
Wales’ Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, Dawn Bowden has announced the establishment of a task and finish group which will consider Cadw’s current governance arrangements and how effective they are for its operation and the wider provision of public … Continue reading
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Historic England Chair sought: 2 days/week, £40K, deadline 16 February
The Secretary of State for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport seeks applications for a new Chair of Historic England, with a closing date of 16/02.
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Belfast: £10 million Neighbourhood Regeneration Fund shortlist agreed
21 projects have been shortlisted for a new £10 million capital fund by Belfast City Council. image: for illustration only – IHBCBelfast2018
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SAVE calls for new entries: Nominate a Building at Risk
SAVE Britain’s Heritage (SAVE) calls for nominations for its Buildings at Risk 2023 update.
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HTN’s Heritage Action Day: England, for ages 10-20, Coventry, 18/02
Heritage Trust Network (HTN)’s, Heritage Action Day is exclusively for young people, aged 10-20, in England and will be in Coventry on 18 February.
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Historic Buildings & Places appoints new Director: Liz Power
Historic Buildings & Places (HBP, formerly AMS) has appointed Liz Power as its new Director, in succession to Lucie Carayon IHBC.
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Disguising solar panels as ancient Roman tiles in Pompeii
Solar panels disguised as ancient Roman tiles or terracotta bricks to match the city skyline is an innovative solutions adopted by the archaeological park of Pompeii and the Portuguese city of Evora. image: for illustration – Evora panorama by By … Continue reading
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IHBC’s first CPD Circular of 2023 in #IHBC25: Easy access to resources, awards and more, with free sign up
The IHBC’s newest CPD Circular is now out, listing low-cost training and upskilling opportunities – and much more – to help guide busy heritage practitioners to the best value in Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
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Don’t forget: IHBC’s new Context (174), on your doorstep, online, and – best of all – on #IHBC25…
The new issue of the IHBC’s must-read journal, Context No.174, explores just a few key threads in the history of the IHBC in our 25th Anniversary year – #IHBC25 – with extra gems including a local architectural archive that represents … Continue reading
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