Monthly Archives: November 2023

IHBC’s ‘Evaluation’ signpost: The Pevsner Architectural Guides Series – 50 Years In 50 Books

Posted on 21/11/2023 by IHBC

Charles O’Brien (Joint Pevsner Series Editor) offers reflections on the history and development of the Pevsner series – the Pevsner Architectural Guides – and considers its importance in the field of architecture over 70 years since the first books were … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: BBC features Birmingham Cathedral’s stained glass restoration

Posted on 21/11/2023 by IHBC

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 highlights the BBC on Birmingham Cathedral’s stained glass windows being restored.

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IHBC features ‘Heritage the doorstep’: Famous Gallowgate tenement from 1771 now comes with climate control

Posted on 21/11/2023 by IHBC

A retrofit of one of Scotland’s famous tenements is tackling energy performance, improving health and wellbeing as well as preserving a vital legacy. image for illustration: Glasgow Southside Tenement by GeorgeRob at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

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CIOB on Ireland and NI: Call for reuse and refurbishment over demolition… with tax creating ‘a perverse environment’

Posted on 21/11/2023 by IHBC

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has called for urgent action to reduce the number of buildings being demolished instead of refurbished in Ireland and Northern Ireland, where ‘under Ireland’s current tax structure, a reduced rate of 13.5% VAT is … Continue reading →

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The Restart Project: Sign-up options for ‘Right to Repair and Reuse Declaration’ – …Making repair more affordable…

Posted on 21/11/2023 by IHBC

The Restart Project’s ‘Right To Repair and Reuse Declaration’, calls for ‘Making repair more affordable, through tax reductions and repair vouchers’ and is available to sign online! image for illustration

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€16 million Digital Europe Programme: Commission opens calls to invest in data spaces for tourism and cultural heritage

Posted on 21/11/2023 by IHBC

The European Commission has opened new calls for proposals under the 2023-2024 Work Programmes of the Digital Europe Programme to strengthen digital capacities across the EU. image for illustration

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Levelling Up case studies brings together examples from communities across the UK

Posted on 21/11/2023 by IHBC

A new collection of levelling up case studies brings together examples from communities across the UK. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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Celebrating 35 Years of Excellence: The Construction Industry Council Marks Milestone Anniversary

Posted on 21/11/2023 by IHBC

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) – the foremost membership body representing professionals within the built environment sector will on 1 November 2023 celebrate its 35th anniversary.

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Volunteering boost for charities, libraries and museums

Posted on 21/11/2023 by IHBC

More than 15,000 people are being helped into volunteering etc thanks to government investment in England. image: Open Government Licence v3.0

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the global doorstep’: Winnipeg’s resurgence as a Canadian centre of architectural heritage

Posted on 21/11/2023 by IHBC

Abundant with rich culture, history and fascinating architecture, Winnipeg may be the best Canadian city you have not yet discovered, and purported to have the most heritage buildings in the entire country. image for illustration: Rotundasouth by Public Domain, Commons … Continue reading →

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IHBC signs up to CHN’s COP28 ‘Culture at the Heart of Climate Action’: Global call to the UNFCCC to include cultural heritage, the arts and creative sectors in climate policy

Posted on 17/11/2023 by IHBC

The IHBC is delighted to join signatories to the Climate Heritage Network (CHN) Call to Action to put ‘Culture at the Heart of Climate Action’, asking the UNFCCC to include cultural heritage, the arts and creative sectors in climate policy.

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Serious about your career? Get IHBC’s ‘Jobs etc.’, for diverse roles, disciplines, specialisms and levels, from Jersey and Chatham Dockyard to archaeology and councils…

Posted on 17/11/2023 by IHBC

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 ‘Finance & Economics’ Signpost: ‘A global carbon tax could be an ethical solution to the world’s problems’

Posted on 17/11/2023 by IHBC

Ioli Kynigou writing in New Civil Engineer suggests global carbon tax could be an ethical solution to the world’s. image for illustration only – Open Government Licence v3.0

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LAST CHANCE: Consultation on joint IHBC-HTVF-CV ‘Conservation Professional Practice Principles’ (CPPP) closes soon

Posted on 17/11/2023 by IHBC

A consultation on updating and enhancing the IHBC-HTVF-Civic Voice joint ‘Conservation Professional Practice Principles’ has been launched, as we look at renewing this cross-sector statement on practice principles for specialists working in built and historic environment conservation roles.

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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £1.1M+ costed works: Council seeks Heritage etc Planning Consultant for project work, closing 1/12, to £25K

Posted on 17/11/2023 by IHBC

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 the call from  a Borough council for a … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage the doorstep’: Demolishing Ayr Station Hotel ‘would have huge environment impact’

Posted on 17/11/2023 by IHBC

A campaigner has warned the Scottish Government that proposals to demolish Ayr’s fire-ravaged Station Hotel could have a major environmental impact, reports The Ayr Advertiser. image for illustration only – Ayr Station Hotel By Goodreg3 – Own work, CC BY-SA … Continue reading →

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RTPI launches campaign to tackle online misinformation and support planners

Posted on 17/11/2023 by IHBC

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has launched the ‘It Takes Planners &’ campaign on World Town Planning Day, aiming to tackle misinformation online by raising the awareness of the pivotal role planners play in creating liveable, healthy communities. image … Continue reading →

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Bates Wells – General Election 2024: Charity Campaigning guide

Posted on 17/11/2023 by IHBC

Law firm Bates Wells has partnered with the Sheila McKechnie Foundation to issue guidance to ‘demystify some of the rules around charity campaigning.

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HE opens consultation on Advice on Climate Change and Historic Building Adaptation

Posted on 17/11/2023 by IHBC

Historic England (HE) has published draft advice that aims to provide clear and consistent advice on balancing climate action with building adaptation. image: Historic England (Solar panels in use at Chippenham Hall, Cambridgeshire© Historic England Archive DP440260 Grade II listed)

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Proposals sought for new National Parks in Scotland

Posted on 17/11/2023 by IHBC

Communities and organisations are being invited to submit their proposals to become Scotland’s next National Park. image for illustration only – Fiona Newton

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Ecclesiastical Insurance: Charity sector concerns laid bare in new report

Posted on 17/11/2023 by IHBC

Spiralling costs caused by inflation is one of the biggest risks facing the charity sector, according to a new report from Ecclesiastical Insurance. image Ecclesiastical Charity Risk Barometer

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National Trust issues key manifesto asks to protect nature and heritage for everyone

Posted on 17/11/2023 by IHBC

The National Trust’s Director-General Hilary McGrady on 26 October outlined the three minimum requirements any future Government should commit to, so the future of nature and heritage can be secured for everyone.

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SAHGB and the RIBA Collections – The Foundation Stone of the House of Architecture report about current state of affairs

Posted on 17/11/2023 by IHBC

With the ending of the partnership between the RIBA and V+A raised issues in the future of the institute’s Drawings collection, the SAHGB has published an initial report from Dr Adrian Steel, Director of Collections and Programmes at RIBA, about … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s new CPD Circular now out: Easy access to training, awards & more – spotlights from IHBC Branches to Climate Change

Posted on 15/11/2023 by IHBC

IHBC’s CPD Circular for November is now out, with low-cost training and upskilling opportunities to help guide on all IHBC-networked and notable Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and more.

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REMINDER – FINAL CHANCE: Consultation on joint IHBC-HTVF-CV ‘Conservation Professional Practice Principles’ (CPPP) closes soon

Posted on 15/11/2023 by IHBC

A consultation on updating and enhancing the IHBC-HTVF-Civic Voice joint ‘Conservation Professional Practice Principles’ has been launched, as we look at renewing this cross-sector statement on practice principles for specialists working in built and historic environment conservation roles.

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