Daily Archives: 04/08/2023

‘IHBC Petition for Charter’ survey launched: Seeks ‘initial thoughts from members and stakeholders’ on our #IHBCPetitionforCharter

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David Williams, IHBC’s independent consultant on the investigation of a Petition for Charter – #IHBCPetitionforCharter – has compiled a member survey to ‘gather initial thoughts from members and stakeholders’, asking especially for ‘frank…comments’ on behalf of both.

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Serious about your career? Sign up for IHBC’s ‘Jobs etc.’, for opportunities across diverse disciplines, specialisms and levels: HE (4), HES (2) Councils (9), RCAHMW, Volunteers & Tenders (1 each), & many more

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To help connect employers’ needs and practitioners’ skills, the IHBC regularly updates NewsBlog readers on the wide-ranging opportunities on our ‘IHBC Jobs etc.’ service, so be sure to sign up for free alerts and ‘stay ahead’ with the our unique … Continue reading →

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IHBC launches online co-working, assisting applications for Affiliate membership and beyond: First session 9 August, 1.00-2.15pm

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Building on the success of our Supporter Surgeries programme, the IHBC is launching a series of online co-working spaces designed to help anyone applying for formal assessment by the IHBC make space in their busy schedules and advance their membership … Continue reading →

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IHBC ‘Finance and Economics’ Signpost: UCL student 3-min survey on ‘Gaps and Impacts of .. Shortage of Economic and Financial Skill Sets’, closing 4 August

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A UCL student survey by Charlie Shen on impacts and issues around the IHBC’s ‘Finance and Economics’ Competence is open to interested practitioners until 4 August, but also welcomes input after that date.

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IHBS Signpost: Vote for Garden of the Year, to 21/08

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The Historic Houses Garden of the Year Award recognises the importance of some of the country’s most spectacular gardens with outstanding horticultural and public appeal.

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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £275K+ costed works: Global heritage linked body seeks ‘Evaluators’ for international projects, closing 26/08

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The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance service – emails members regular ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and the IHBC Director’s pick for this week features is the call from a global heritage-linked … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Gary Neville’s city centre £120m office and rooftop restaurant

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New images of Gary Neville’s city centre £120m office and rooftop restaurant with space for 900 visitors…. image of Manchester for illustration

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UK’s creative industries research funding boost: ‘UK-wide network of facilities & expertise in conservation & heritage science’

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UKRI’s creative industries investments will support research and innovation across the sector, from film, TV and gaming to fashion and heritage. image: for illustration – Open Government Licence v3.0

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BRE: Poor housing will cost £135.5bn+ over 30 years… but £9bn investment would pay back on NHS & social savings alone

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BRE’s latest analysis quantifies the vast cost of England’s poor quality homes – £9bn to improve 2.4mn poor homes in England would pay for itself within 9 years based only on NHS savings and wider social pay back of £135.5bn … Continue reading →

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New QEST Scholarships round open to end August: Up to £18,000 for training and education of talented craftspeople

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The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) offers Scholarships of up to £18,000 for the training and education of talented craftspeople.

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Review of CITB and ECITB: Seeks ‘stakeholder views on the current and future operation’: Closing 25/08

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The Department for Education (DfE) has launched a review of the Construction Industry Training Boards (CITB) and Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB), as covering the current and future operation of the CITB and ECITB, closing 25/08. image: for illustration … Continue reading →

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UK Government building planning capacity and capability: includes Local Authority Planning Skills and Resources Survey

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The UK Government has issued details on the new capacity and capability programme to support local planning authorities to attract, retain and develop skilled planners, including a Local Authority Planning Skills and Resources Survey.

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Historic Religious Buildings Alliance: New resources, ‘Pithy, personal & pertinent’, includes Matthew Saunders on conservation

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The Historic Religious Buildings Alliance(HRBA) has issued three new publications, including Matthew Saunders on: How certain is the victory of conservation? Indeed, have we won?. image for illustration

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US giving away historic lighthouses

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The US General Services Administration is giving away or auctioning lighthouses in New England. image: for illustration only

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