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- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: IHBC reminds members and networks of ‘LAST CHANCE TO BOOK VIRTUAL SHREWSBURY SCHOOL’, by 12/06 for broadcast and recordings on 13/06 (local times) 10/06/2025
- IHBC’s June ‘CPD Circular’: Accessible, cost-conscious learning, events, awards, calls etc., featuring Schools, webinars, Branch CPD partnerships and more 10/06/2025
- IHBC CPD Circular – Special Edition – Your CPD Guide to #IHBCShrewsbury2025 10/06/2025
- IHBC welcomes RICS Friend of the School Jessica Jones – RICS Building Conservation Advisory Group VC – to #IHBCShrewsbury2025: NB Virtual School booking (13/06, from £35+VAT) closes 12/06, 5.00pm 10/06/2025
- IHBC’s SPECIAL OFFER and updates to Conservation Course networks & students: Free access to (and recordings of) our online 2025 Shrewsbury ‘Virtual School’ (13 June) and more… 10/06/2025
- IHBC’s NewsBlog launch of Griff Rhys Jones on #IHBCShrewsbury2025 and more: Check out our YouTube channel for community and economics in conservation! 10/06/2025
- IHBC seeks ‘Branch Consultants’ with strong interpersonal, IT & comms skills for flexible part-time (typically 4 hours/week) regional support: Help boost locally-led conservation and volunteers, @£25/hour + expenses, closes 18 July 10/06/2025
- IHBC’s ‘Policy’ Signpost: Natural England’s updated ‘Protected species and development: advice for local planning authorities’ 10/06/2025
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (business) doorstep’: Leicester’s historic Rialto Bridge faces six-month specialist repair project 10/06/2025
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Fire damaged Shire Hall in Wales could become a riverside apartment complex, if… 10/06/2025
- Heritage Crafts Red List of Endangered Crafts 2025 published 10/06/2025
- HES consultation on ‘Scotland’s protected historic places… a long-term strategy for heritage designation’ 10/06/2025
- Canal & River Trust announces new chief executive 10/06/2025
- Need a MATE? IHBC introduces free monthly online MATE sessions from 1 July: All welcome (max. 30 per session), including Full and Associates seeking CPD updates and roles in IHBC’s future training and assessment service 07/06/2025
- Career conscious & in conservation? IHBC’s ‘Jobs etc.’ reaches across disciplines, levels & sectors, while posts from charities get c.25% off 07/06/2025
- IHBC CPD Circular – Special Edition – Your CPD Guide to #IHBCShrewsbury2025 07/06/2025
- IHBC to provide perspectives at upcoming STBA Advisory Group Meeting, 16 June, London 07/06/2025
- IHBC’s SPECIAL OFFER and updates to Conservation Course networks & students: Free access to (and recordings of) our online 2025 Shrewsbury ‘Virtual School’ (13 June) and more… 07/06/2025
- IHBC’s NewsBlog launch of Griff Rhys Jones on #IHBCShrewsbury2025 and more: Check out our YouTube channel for community and economics in conservation! 07/06/2025
- IHBC’s ‘Practice’ and ‘Policy’ signpost: ‘Article 4 Directions and Heritage Protection Report Published 07/06/2025
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Old Sarum fire – Wiltshire Council ‘seeking legal advice’ in listed (& disputed) WW1 Hangar 07/06/2025
- Cross-party MPs urge Government to make Listed Places of Worship Grants Scheme permanent and remove devastating cap 07/06/2025
- Planning reforms to slash a year off infrastructure delivery 07/06/2025
- Historic England launches Local Heritage Hub to unlock hidden histories 07/06/2025
- Mayfair resident ordered to restore 18th century home after unlawful basement works 07/06/2025
Daily Archives: 15/12/2023
IHBC welcomes renewal of CSCS Professionally Qualified Person (PQP) approval: Underpinning IHBC’s future, from membership recognition to potential charter
Following the IHBC’s successful completion of the new annual CSCS Safety Culture audit inspection for Professionally Qualified Persons (PQP), the institute has welcomed renewed of approval for accredited IHBC members (Associates and Full Members).
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IHBC’s new CPD Circular now out: Easy access to training, awards & more – with spotlights from IHBC’s Technical Panel to Branch networks
IHBC’s CPD Circular for December has been issued, offering 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 – IHBC launches Reading School Homepage & contact point: ‘Place & Building Care…’ with bookings to open in 2024 – #IHBCReading2024
[slideshow_deploy id=’38431′] The IHBC is delighted to launch the Reading 2024 website homepage resource so soon – helping early promotion and interest in the School. #IHBCReading2024 – as critical CPD for anyone interested in ‘Place & Building Care…’, with a … Continue reading
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REMINDER – IHBC seeks paid expert leads for priority new topics in Branch CPD training: ‘Fire Protection’, ‘Enforcement’ and ‘Placemaking & Design Codes’: Closing 6 January 2024
The IHBC is seeking ‘expressions of interest’ from nationally recognised lead conservation experts in three new priority areas: ‘Fire Protection & Regulations’, ‘Enforcement’, and ‘Placemaking & Design Codes’ as it expands the IHBC Branch CPD training pilot, which funds locally … Continue reading
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IHBC’s ‘Intervention’ Signpost: The top causes of UK disputes? Incorrect design and poor workmanship
While research reveals design errors are a top issue globally, the UK is unusually prone to poor workmanship disputes – but has fewer claims related to project management. image for illustration – Open Government Licence V3.0
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IHBC’s ‘History’ signpost & next Christmas treat: See Yale Pevsners’ update & December Special Offer – 30% off & free P&P
The Pevsner Architectural Guides Newsletter for 2023/24 offers progress and plans on ‘concluding (and continuing)’ its Buildings series; updates on recent publications, authors (and friends) sadly lost, and a December offer of 30% off any Pevsner guides, plus free P&P.
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IHBC’s ‘HESPR News’ feature: Director’s ‘occasional’ selection, from 4/12 (& nearly £0.5M costed works)
The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance service – emails members weekly ‘News and Tender Alerts’, and the Director’s occasional news listing from the service looks back on news and links from … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Total demolition ordered on dangerous building in Kettering town centre
The developer of a six-storey building in Job’s Yard, Kettering has been ordered to totally demolish the building following a three-day trial in Birmingham High Court.
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Defra: New forest for the nation competition, to improve access to green space
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced a competition for a new national forest to improve access to nature. image: Open Government Licence v3.0
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CHN update from COP28, Dubai, 11/12
Writing from Dubai, UAE on 11 December 2023, the Climate Heritage Network (CHN) has issued an update on developments there.
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HES consults on intention to designate Livingston ‘Livi’ Skatepark as a listed building: Closing 23/01
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is proposing to designate Livingston ‘Livi’ Skatepark as a listed building and has sought views from the public. image for illustration – HES website
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IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the global doorstep’: Bologna’s Garisenda Tower has been sealed off over fears it could collapse
The 12th-century Garisenda Tower, one of the two towers that dominate Bologna’s skyline, is tilting at 4-degrees and the authorities have closed it off, reports Italia Absolutely. image for illustration: Garisenda Asinellli Towers Bologna by Acediscovery, CC BY 4.0 , … Continue reading
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