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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
Daily Archives: 12/09/2023
IHBC’s Petition for Charter Survey: More responses sought, with reminders signposting new FAQs
David Williams, IHBC’s independent consultant on the investigation of a Petition for Charter – #IHBCPetitionforCharter – has issued a further prompt on our member survey – to ‘gather initial thoughts from members and stakeholders’ – asking for more members to … Continue reading
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IHBC asks members: Are you aware of heritage buildings threatened by RAAC? If so, please let us know at services@ihbc.org.uk
The IHBC is asking members to help us, and/or England’s The Heritage Alliance (THA), scope heritage issues linked to the Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) problems currently headlining mainly for their impact on schools in England. image: for illustration – … Continue reading
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IHBC’s ‘History’ Signpost from Scotland’s Engine Shed: How was it built – the Iconic Forth Bridge
The Forth Bridge is one of the engineering wonders of the world. It became an international tourist attraction, even when it was being built. Find out more about how this incredible structure was built and what the conservation challenges are … Continue reading
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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: AJ on Open House 2023… ‘top 10 in London’
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 Architects’ Journal (AJ) on ‘Open House 2023… the top … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the skystep’: Manchester’s getting yet another big tower – will it cost the city its soul?
Will another big tower in Manchester cost the city its soul, asks the Manchester Evening News. image for illustration
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BSI reports on ‘Lifting the Second Glass Ceiling’: How to empower women to remain… in the workplace for longer
BSI’s latest insight report, Lifting the Second Glass Ceiling, explores the barriers to women remaining in the workforce for longer and the benefits that can be realized if women are better supported there.
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‘Timber Typologies’: New guide to understanding timber construction
Waugh Thistleton Architects has collaborated with Timber Development UK to launch Timber Typologies, a ‘beginner’s guide’ to ‘understanding options for timber construction.’ image for illustration
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global Doorstep’: San Siro saved from demolition due to its cultural significance
The iconic San Siro in Milan, which was set to be replaced by a Populous-designed stadium, has been saved from demolition because of its ‘cultural heritage’. image for illustration: San Siro by By Prelvini – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0
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