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- IHBC talks NPPF… on Tuesday 1 Sept, from 4PM: Join in the online discussion of the new Policy Framework and its implications 28/08/2026
- IHBC reports disappointment with ‘unjustified’ statutory role terminations for Theatres & Gardens Trusts 28/08/2026
- LAST CHANCE FOR IHBC’s 2026 Gus Astley Student Award: Open to 31/08 – Win £500 + free place at #IHBCBristolBath2027, on ‘Climate Change & Significance’ 28/08/2026
- LAST CHANCE – IHBC calls for sign-up to UK-wide survey of heritage workers who ‘use science and technology’: Led by RICHeS & Icon, to 31 August 28/08/2026
- Join IHBC’s Membership Assessors now and ‘Shape our Conservation Professionals of the future’, with CPD, status, compensation, and more as thanks and benefits 28/08/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Professional’ CPD Signpost: On Parliamentary engagement, as CMS Committee presents ‘Protecting Built Heritage’ 28/08/2026
- IHBC Director’s choice from HESPR’s £5.25M+ costed works this week: Heritage estate body seeks Conservation architect, to 09/09/2026 28/08/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: National Theatre building is turning 50 28/08/2026
- Welsh Government consults on ‘A vision for culture and sport in Wales…Developing a new culture and sport strategy…’ – to 18/12 28/08/2026
- County Council’s Network (CCN) responds on New National Planning Policy Framework 28/08/2026
- RTPI on NPPF: … puts sustainable communities on the right track.. 28/08/2026
- England’s Mayors given powers to green light developments 28/08/2026
- Government UK: Full steam ahead to fast-track more homes near stations 28/08/2026
- Career conscious & in conservation? IHBC’s ‘Jobs etc.’ spans disciplines, levels & sectors, from Conservation Professionals to early career, in craft, landscape, architecture & more 25/08/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Members with benefits’: Free entry to Listed Property Show, Malvern, 9-10 October … just email Charlie, or bring your IHBC business card! 25/08/2026
- LAST WEEK FOR IHBC’s 2026 Gus Astley Student Award: Open to 31/08 – Win £500 + free place at #IHBCBristolBath2027, on ‘Climate Change & Significance’ 25/08/2026
- IHBC members with benefits 1: ‘Lutyens & Liverpool’, 6-7 Nov, Lutyens Trust member rates for IHBC, with options for Full (£120), Day (£100), Talk, Walk, Student and more 25/08/2026
- IHBC calls for sign-up to UK-wide survey of heritage workers who ‘use science and technology’: Led by RICHeS & Icon, to 31 August 25/08/2026
- REGISTER INTEREST NOW: IHBC’s new ‘Leaders in Learning for Practice Network’ seeks ‘interest’ from leads in conservation-led education, training & learning programmes & courses 25/08/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Management’ CPD Signpost: £6bn North Manchester regeneration risks leaving older residents feeling ‘culturally displaced’ 25/08/2026
- IHBC HESPR’s ‘News from the Sector’ double up! IHBC calls for member assessors while Building reports on ‘Plymouth – UK Design Capital shortlist’ 25/08/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: New exhibition explores the past, present and future of Edinburgh’s North Bridge 25/08/2026
- National Parks UK & partners: Joint statement on the historic environment of National Parks UK published 25/08/2026
- Government invests in young people with more opportunities close to home 25/08/2026
- Official Statistics: Community and Engagement Survey 2025/26: summary report 25/08/2026
Daily Archives: 18/07/2023
IHBC’s Context updates publication schedule… from glass (2023) to ventilation (December 2024)
The next schedule of planned themes for the IHBC’s Context, our in-house journal, has been posted, covering wide-ranging issues including Glass; Buildings in the countryside; Built & natural environment interface; Urban housing and Heating & ventilation.
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IHBC’s ‘Management’ signpost: DCMS Participation Survey 2021–22, annual report
The results of the Participation Survey, covering the period from October 2021 to March 2022 have been published.
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IHBC’s Stirling ‘Research’ signpost: Cultural creative hubs key to supporting local communities during crises
Experts at the University of Stirling are calling for the arts and culture to be prioritised in funding decisions after new research showed the significance of cultural hubs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Illustration: Artist’s impression of Creative Stirling and the … Continue reading
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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: DB features IHBC on top European heritage awards
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 Designing Buildings (DB) on IHBC’s notice on European heritage awards … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Landmark Glasgow buildings set For ‘Solar Array’
Landmark Glasgow buildings such as the Kelvin Hall, Emirates Arena and Royal Concert Hall have been earmarked for inclusion in a solar panel scheme that could save an estimated £750,000 in energy costs per year. image: Glasgow City Council website
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New research report from LGA on ‘Accelerating adaptation action: councils preparing for climate change’
A new research publication by Local Government Association (LGA) indicates that Councils are critical in preparing people and places to the impacts of the changing climate.
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UK Trade Skills Index 2023 asks ‘…Will we find enough tradespeople in the workforce to build the future Britain?’
The UK Trade Skills Index 2023 – the go-to construction industry report powered by industry experts – is an independent industry-leading report exploring the future workforce needs across the construction and trades industry, and asks ‘Will we find enough tradespeople?’
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Guide to Building Materials and the Environment published
A new Guide to Building Materials and the Environment has been published by architectural practice Stephen George + Partners in collaboration with the GreenSpec website.
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Henderson Old Hall, Newcastle: Drone footage of fire
Drone footage has been released showing the scale of damage caused by a fire at a Grade II-listed former halls of residence in Newcastle. image for illustration : Henderson Hall in 2015 – By Starlingj – Own work, CC BY-SA … Continue reading
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Applications now open for the 2024 SPAB Fellowship
The SPAB Fellowship is a training programme designed to broaden the skills and experience of craftspeople involved in historic building repairs, and is now open for 2024 applications.
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