Daily Archives: 15/09/2023

Thoughts on IHBC’s future still sought: #IHBCPetitionforCharter survey to guide future planning – with some taster responses now too – so send your thoughts in ASAP

While the detailed interrogation of the first ‘scoping’ survey on the IHBC’s Petition for Charter awaits our consultant’s review, the exercise is already helping shape our corporate planning priorities, as members’ thoughts on our future are still eagerly sought HERE, … Continue reading

Posted in IHBC NewsBlog | Comments Off on Thoughts on IHBC’s future still sought: #IHBCPetitionforCharter survey to guide future planning – with some taster responses now too – so send your thoughts in ASAP

IHBC spotlight invitation: HE’s 3D Models of the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs… view more in person on 17/09

New interactive models of the 29 surviving Victorian ‘Dinosaurs’ sculptures in Crystal Palace Park, South London, have been created by Historic England, in collaboration with the Friends of Crystal Palace, with an open invite to see more on site at … Continue reading

Posted in IHBC NewsBlog | Comments Off on IHBC spotlight invitation: HE’s 3D Models of the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs… view more in person on 17/09

IHBC’s RAAC update: Temporary closure of Cardiff’s St David’s Hall

Cardiff Council has issued a statement that the newly listed St David’s Hall is to temporarily close to the public to undertake additional checks on the Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) panels in the building. image for illustration – St … Continue reading

Posted in IHBC NewsBlog | Comments Off on IHBC’s RAAC update: Temporary closure of Cardiff’s St David’s Hall

IHBC’s HESPR pick from £6K+ costed works: Country House trust seeks Project Evaluation Consultant due 18/09

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 this week features a Country House trust call for a Project Evaluation Consultant, due 18/09.

Posted in IHBC NewsBlog | Comments Off on IHBC’s HESPR pick from £6K+ costed works: Country House trust seeks Project Evaluation Consultant due 18/09

IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (local government) doorstep’: LocalGov on Save on high-rises causing ‘longstanding harm’

SAVE Britain’s Heritage has called for a rethink on the proliferation of high-rise buildings across Manchester, reports LocalGov. image: for illustration

Posted in IHBC NewsBlog | Comments Off on IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (local government) doorstep’: LocalGov on Save on high-rises causing ‘longstanding harm’

UK opens access to Horizon Europe research funding

Funding for research or innovation that’s ground breaking, improves European research standards or responds to challenges like climate change or food security.

Posted in Sector NewsBlog | Comments Off on UK opens access to Horizon Europe research funding

Turnaround in fortunes for Welsh builders, says FMB

Federation of Master Builders (FMB) research shows there has been an increase in workload for Welsh builders this quarter with enquiries also up.

Posted in Sector NewsBlog | Comments Off on Turnaround in fortunes for Welsh builders, says FMB

ARB approves new competences & regulatory framework for educating future architects

The Architects Registration Board’s (ARB) architecture education reforms moved forward with the publication of a consultation report and the announcement of a new Commission to consider the requirements for practical experience as part of the education process.

Posted in Sector NewsBlog | Comments Off on ARB approves new competences & regulatory framework for educating future architects

Evaluation of Heritage Stimulus Fund

Historic England commissioned Morris Hargreaves McIntyre (MHM) and Ortus to conduct a process and impact evaluation of the Heritage Stimulus Fund, with the report now issued.

Posted in Sector NewsBlog | Comments Off on Evaluation of Heritage Stimulus Fund

Community Ownership Fund reopened: Apply for funding to save local institutions by 11/10

The UK’s Community Ownership Fund has reopened for applications, giving local people the chance to seize back control of prized community assets, closing 11 October. image for illustration

Posted in Sector NewsBlog | Comments Off on Community Ownership Fund reopened: Apply for funding to save local institutions by 11/10