Daily Archives: 09/04/2024

New closing date of 30 April for IHBC’s two Marsh Awards: ‘civic contributions by retired members’ and ‘successful learners’

Posted on 09/04/2024 by IHBC

A new closing date of 30 April has been announced for the two IHBC 2024 Marsh Awards – for ‘civic contributions by retired members’, and for ‘successful learning in heritage skills’ – with awards of £500 and free places at … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s new CPD Circular now out: Easy access to training, awards & more – from UK (30/04) & Branch AGMs to Kasbah, World Heritage, regen & more

Posted on 09/04/2024 by IHBC

IHBC’s CPD Circular for April offers the usual accessible Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities for conservation professionals, and this month highlights the National (30/04) and Branch AGMs (26/04 SE) as well as a stunnings selection of Branch events alongside a … Continue reading →

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English Heritage Chair, Gerard Lemos CMG CBE, to open IHBC’s Reading Day School, 14/06

Posted on 09/04/2024 by IHBC

The IHBC is delighted to announce that English Heritage Chair, Gerard Lemos CMG CBE will open the IHBC’s Reading Day School on 14 June – #IHBCReading2024 – with this special day of learning open to in-person and online delegates.

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‘Money is still not the barrier’: Bursaries extended for IHBC’s 2024 School, #IHBCReading2024, 12/13-15 June – ‘Submit now to be next on the list!’

Posted on 09/04/2024 by IHBC

Bursaries from the IHBC’s UK-wide allocation are still available for the 2024 Annual School in Reading, 12/13-15 June – #IHBCReading2024 – on ‘Place & Building Care: Finance, policy & people in conservation practice’, offering some of the most accessible and … Continue reading →

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IHBC launches online Beta ‘Climate Change Hub’ resource: Open call for input and contributions in advance of formal launch

Posted on 09/04/2024 by IHBC

The IHBC’s new Climate Change Hub resource is designed to serve as a knowledge base for the Institute’s wide array of publications, policy positions, events, research and guidance on climate change, energy efficiency, retrofit, and more.

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IHBC’s AI in ‘Practice’ Signpost No 2: AI for AI

Posted on 09/04/2024 by IHBC

OpenAI has launched its new GPT Store providing users with access to custom AI assistants.

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IHBC’s ‘History’ Signpost: DBW article ‘Architectural Styles’

Posted on 09/04/2024 by IHBC

Designing Buildings(DBW) Designing Buildings (DB) – host and partner to the IHBC’s Conservation Wiki –has posted on its open access Wiki service an article tracing the evolution of ‘Architectural Styles’. image for illustration: Lapscombe, Surrey Drawing from Context 174, Dec … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: Dezeen on ‘… the fate of UK social-housing estates… an urgent topic’’

Posted on 09/04/2024 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 features Dezeen on ‘How the fate of UK social-housing estates has … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: £100Mn plan to transform Swansea’s High Street area

Posted on 09/04/2024 by IHBC

Wales Online reports that Swansea’s High Street is getting a £100m makeover with new shops, the revival of empty buildings and the restoration of an old theatre, news that follows a third building having to be demolished in the street … Continue reading →

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Volunteering adds £4.6bn to UK economy each year, researchers estimate

Posted on 09/04/2024 by IHBC

Volunteering in professional and managerial positions in the UK produces £4.6bn-worth of productivity gains each year, £4,551 per volunteer, according to a new report. image for illustration

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State of Construction Apprenticeship Report 2024 published: 5% decrease in UK construction apprenticeships

Posted on 09/04/2024 by IHBC

Fresh data analysis, from the Construction Apprenticeship Report 2024, conducted by Protrade, has revealed that there has been a 5% decrease in the uptake of construction apprenticeships across the UK in the last 12 months. image for illustration: Open Government … Continue reading →

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The Corner, Darvel, East Ayrshire, wins SCT’s My Place Awards 2024!

Posted on 09/04/2024 by IHBC

The Scottish Civic Trust (SCT) My Place Awards, supported by the Scottish Government, celebrate community-led built environment projects that have transformed their locality, with the winning and commended entries were announced at a ceremony at The Trades Hall, Glasgow on … Continue reading →

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Innovate UK-funded project ‘a game-changing project to revolutionise the retrofit industry’

Posted on 09/04/2024 by IHBC

A new consortium funded by Innovate UK as part of their Net Zero Heat programme has been formed to tackle the multiple barriers to retrofitting homes, with a new approach to deliver one million homes per year. image for illustration

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Investing in heritage skills for Fife

Posted on 09/04/2024 by IHBC

A new generation of skilled professionals, with expert training in traditional construction crafts, are ready to support historic buildings across Fife after successfully completing a range of specialist qualifications. image: by Fife Historic Buildings Trust

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