-
Search the archive
-
IHBC’S NewsBlogs usually only summarise third party reports. Links to other sites may not be active so you may need to contact the host site for the original text.
Unless made explicit, IHBC NewsBlogs are not IHBC endorsements.
Categories
Monthly archive
Links
-
Recent posts
- 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: 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).
Posted in IHBC NewsBlog
Comments Off on IHBC welcomes renewal of CSCS Professionally Qualified Person (PQP) approval: Underpinning IHBC’s future, from membership recognition to potential charter
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.
Posted in IHBC NewsBlog
Comments Off on IHBC’s new CPD Circular now out: Easy access to training, awards & more – with spotlights from IHBC’s Technical Panel to Branch networks
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
Posted in IHBC NewsBlog
Comments Off on REMINDER – IHBC launches Reading School Homepage & contact point: ‘Place & Building Care…’ with bookings to open in 2024 – #IHBCReading2024
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
Posted in IHBC NewsBlog
Comments Off on 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
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
Posted in IHBC NewsBlog
Comments Off on IHBC’s ‘Intervention’ Signpost: The top causes of UK disputes? Incorrect design and poor workmanship
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.
Posted in IHBC NewsBlog
Comments Off on IHBC’s ‘History’ signpost & next Christmas treat: See Yale Pevsners’ update & December Special Offer – 30% off & free P&P
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
Posted in IHBC NewsBlog
Comments Off on IHBC’s ‘HESPR News’ feature: Director’s ‘occasional’ selection, from 4/12 (& nearly £0.5M costed works)
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.
Posted in IHBC NewsBlog
Comments Off on IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Total demolition ordered on dangerous building in Kettering town centre
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
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on Defra: New forest for the nation competition, to improve access to green space
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.
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on CHN update from COP28, Dubai, 11/12
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
Posted in Sector NewsBlog
Comments Off on HES consults on intention to designate Livingston ‘Livi’ Skatepark as a listed building: Closing 23/01
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
Posted in IHBC NewsBlog
Comments Off on IHBC’s ‘Heritage from the global doorstep’: Bologna’s Garisenda Tower has been sealed off over fears it could collapse