Daily Archives: 05/09/2023

IHBC applauds FREE training in ‘Retrofitting Traditional Buildings’ for practitioners working in Wales, underpinned by IHBC Guidance & BSI Standards

Posted on 05/09/2023 by IHBC

The Welsh Government is funding free access for practitioners in Wales to a 2 day course in the Level 3 ‘Energy Efficiency Retrofit of Traditional Buildings’, a requirement for many working to BSI’s UK standards for retrofit.

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IHBC welcomes CIC’s ‘Diversitas’ initiative: New Umbrella Body for black professionals in the built environment

Posted on 05/09/2023 by IHBC

The IHBC has welcomed the Construction Industry Council (CIC) initiative to facilitate the development of Diversitas, a new umbrella body which was created under the direction of CIC’s Chair, Justin Sullivan with a goal to increase representation of black professionals … Continue reading →

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IHBC Research and Practice Signpost:  ‘What do we know about the value and impact of culture in relation to health and wellbeing’

Posted on 05/09/2023 by IHBC

The Centre for Cultural Value has undertaken an extensive literature review on culture, health and wellbeing, and produced a ‘Vision Paper: Culture Health and Wellbeing’ that asks: ‘What do we know about the value and impact of culture in relation … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: CIOB People asks ‘Is heritage conservation in crisis?’

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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 CIOB People asking ‘Is heritage conservation in crisis?’.

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Shell remains committed to Tullos building demolition despite open letter

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Proposals to remove the Shell Building in Tullos were denounced in an open letter by several north-east climate groups, university professors, and architects, reports Aberdeen Live. image: Richard Slessor CC / Shell Offices at Tullos

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HES launches new heritage professional learning programme at the Engine Shed

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The Engine Shed, Historic Environment Scotland’s (HES) dedicated building conservation centre in Stirling, will host a new programme of learning events for heritage professionals this autumn. image: HES

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Boost in workload for builders, says FMB

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There has been a continued upward trend in the repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) building work in Q2 of this year the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has reported, but house building lags behind. image: for illustration – Open Government … Continue reading →

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Plan-making reforms: Consultation on implementation closes 18/10

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A consultation is open on proposals to make local plans (and minerals and waste plans) simpler, faster to prepare, and more accessible, closing 18 October.

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New retrofit skills programme for construction sector unveiled

Posted on 05/09/2023 by IHBC

NatWest Group has become the Supply Chain Sustainability School’s first Partner within the finance sector, with a shared objective of addressing climate change through building the skills of the construction industry, to retrofit the UK’s housing and non-residential buildings. image: … Continue reading →

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The battle SMEs face in reducing their emissions – and proving it

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What is holding back small firms that want to reduce their carbon emissions? Tom Lowe reports for the Building the Future Commission. image for illustration

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RTPI appoints Dr Caroline Brown as Director for Scotland, Ireland and English Regions

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The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has announced the appointment of Dr Caroline Brown as the Director of Scotland, Ireland, and English Regions. image: RTPI

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global Doorstep’: See a rock cairn in Yosemite National Park? Push it over to ‘Leave no Trace’…

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Hikers who frequent state and national parks are likely familiar with the sight of rock cairns, and while they might add a touch of novelty, officials at Yosemite National Park are now encouraging everyone to knock them over as part … Continue reading →

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