Monthly Archives: May 2024

ARB: Commitment and integrity crucial to public perceptions of architects

Posted on 25/05/2024 by IHBC

The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has published new research into public perceptions of professionalism among architects in the UK.

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New Lichfields report highlights guiding principles for successful repurposing in town centres

Posted on 25/05/2024 by IHBC

A report by Lichfields outlines its ‘Guiding principles for successfully repurposing town centre buildings. image for illustration: Joanna Theobald

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Doubt cast on Glasgow School of Art rebuild viability & insurance

Posted on 25/05/2024 by IHBC

The Scottish Government is giving ‘careful consideration’ to a public inquiry into the Glasgow School of Art (GSA) rebuild after two major fires destroyed the Mackintosh Building. image for illustration

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New Heritage Alliance ‘Insight Report’: ‘On The Brink – Heritage in the Cost of Living Crisis’

Posted on 25/05/2024 by IHBC

The Heritage Alliance (THA) has issued a new ‘Insight Report’ on ‘Heritage in the Cost of Living Crisis.

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the global doorstep’: Turkey reopens former Byzantine Chora church as a mosque amid muted objections

Posted on 25/05/2024 by IHBC

Turkey has opened the ancient Chora church, one of Istanbul’s most celebrated Byzantine buildings, to Muslim worshippers after having been used as a museum for more than 70 years, reports The Arts Newspaper. image for illustration: Chora Church, Instanbul by … Continue reading →

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Save the date & pass it on: 14 June, IHBC’s Virtual Day School for #IHBCReading2024 – finance, law, people & more, from £30+VAT (IHBC, RTPI, Conservation Courses, Fit for the Future etc.)

Posted on 21/05/2024 by IHBC

Save 14 June for IHBC’s Virtual School and more, with wide-ranging heritage expertise uniquely linking finance (Adala Leeson), law (Charles Mynors), project management (Rebecca Thompson, St Paul’s; Sarah Khan, handover etc.), people (Peter Aiers), technology (Alan Forster), infrastructure (Purcell), & … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s new in-person ‘Day School+’ options for #IHBCReading2024, 14/06: Add Thursday Reception (£20+VAT) and/or Friday Annual Dinner (£65+VAT) – limited availability, book now

Posted on 21/05/2024 by IHBC

A new offer, with strictly limited availability, means Day School delegates can include Thursday’s ‘Welcome & Drinks’ Reception (£20+VAT, in the MERL) and/or Friday’s Annual Dinner (£65+VAT, in the university), with Student and Awards presentations.

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IHBC’s FREE Pre-Conference CPD webinar series for #IHBCReading2024 School continues: Reading’s conservation and development (24/05)

Posted on 21/05/2024 by IHBC

The IHBC looks forward to its next free #IHBCReading2024 pre-conference CPD webinar in our exploration of ‘Place & Building Care…’, targeting IHBC’s ‘Management’ Area of Competence across conservation practice and historic estate management.

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IHBC’s Reading 2024 School CPD Circular now out: Still places left on our Day (14/06) & Virtual School, from only £30+VAT

Posted on 21/05/2024 by IHBC

IHBC’s newest 2024 Reading School CPD Circular offers dedicated guidance on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities and resources, for interdisciplinary conservation professionals especially, in and around #IHBCReading2024 reading2024.ihbc.org.uk.

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IHBC’s Research spotlight: Heritage Fund research – ‘Kick the Dust programme evaluation: empowering young people in heritage’

Posted on 21/05/2024 by IHBC

Heritage Fund’s £10million pilot programme to make heritage relevant to people aged 11-25 has concluded after six years of achievements and learning. image for illustration

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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: Designing Buildings features free pre-School CPD webinars for #IHBCReading2024

Posted on 21/05/2024 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 Designing Buildings features IHBC’s free-to-all pre-School CPD webinars for #IHBCReading2024.

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Hemsby man who lost home due to erosion suing government

Posted on 21/05/2024 by IHBC

A man who lost his Norfolk home to the sea will appear in court this summer where he is suing the government for failing to protect him from climate change, reports the Great Yarmouth Mercury. image for illustration

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Activists occupy London house set for demolition by ‘not-for-profit’ housing association

Posted on 21/05/2024 by IHBC

Housing and climate campaigners are occupying a house in south-east London in protest against its planned demolition and the ‘crime’ of leaving empty homes boarded up amid a housing crisis, reports the Morning Star. image for illustration: Open Government Licence … Continue reading →

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CIC: Government must make up for lost time with an improved plan for healthier, climate resilient homes and buildings

Posted on 21/05/2024 by IHBC

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has responded to the ‘Future Homes and Buildings Standards’ consultations, calling on government to accelerate the futureproofing and decarbonisation of our homes. image for illustration

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Creative UK has published it’s Manifesto ‘Our Creative Future’

Posted on 21/05/2024 by IHBC

The Cultural and Creative Industries are key to social and economic prosperity in the United Kingdom. Now is the time for radical new thinking. Now is the time to secure Our Creative Future. image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0

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CLC sets out ambitious delivery plan for 2024

Posted on 21/05/2024 by IHBC

Preparing industry for the Building Safety Act, improving productivity, reducing carbon emissions and supporting biodiversity will be the priorities for the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) in 2024.

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Too many women don’t see themselves in building crafts & SPAB is trying to change that

Posted on 21/05/2024 by IHBC

When Georjie Adams turned up at our Boxley Working Party last year in her stunning tiny wooden house, Bluebell, the SPAB was intrigued, and when it found out she’d made Bluebell by hand, and that she’d had no prior experience … Continue reading →

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IHBC’s new in-person ‘Day School+’ options for #IHBCReading2024, 14/06: Add Thursday Reception (£20+VAT) and/or Friday Annual Dinner (£65+VAT) – limited availability, book now

Posted on 17/05/2024 by IHBC

A new offer, with strictly limited availability, means Day School delegates can include Thursday’s ‘Welcome & Drinks’ Reception (£20+VAT, in the MERL) and/or Friday’s Annual Dinner (£65+VAT, in the university), with Student and Awards presentations.

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Save the date & pass it on: 14 June, IHBC’s Virtual Day School for #IHBCReading2024 – finance, law, people & more, from £30+VAT (IHBC, RTPI, Conservation Courses, Fit for the Future etc.)

Posted on 17/05/2024 by IHBC

Save 14 June for IHBC’s Virtual School and more, with wide-ranging heritage expertise uniquely linking finance (Adala Leeson), law (Charles Mynors), project management (Rebecca Thompson, St Paul’s; Sarah Khan, handover etc.), people (Peter Aiers), technology (Alan Forster), infrastructure (Purcell), & … Continue reading →

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IHBC welcomes Purcell’s guidance on RAAC for Listed Buildings in England & Wales

Posted on 17/05/2024 by IHBC

Purcell has launched their publication Guidance on RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) in Listed Buildings. image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0

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IHBC’s Reading 2024 School CPD Circular now out: Still places left on our Day (14/06) & Virtual School, from only £30+VAT

Posted on 17/05/2024 by IHBC

IHBC’s newest 2024 Reading School CPD Circular offers dedicated guidance on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities and resources, for interdisciplinary conservation professionals especially, in and around #IHBCReading2024 reading2024.ihbc.org.uk.

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IHBC’s ‘Practice’ Competence signpost: AHRC’s Place-Based Research Programme briefs – ‘Collaborative community heritage’

Posted on 17/05/2024 by IHBC

The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) policy briefs shares insights and recommendations from the University of Sheffield’s Roots and Futures project. image: Roots and Futures

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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £22M+ works this week: Welsh Council seeks design lead to transform urban heritage property, closing 06/06

Posted on 17/05/2024 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 is a call from a Welsh Council for a … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (council) doorstep 1’: South Staffs notified of postponement of Crooked House Enforcement Notice public inquiry

Posted on 17/05/2024 by IHBC

South Staffordshire Council has received notification from the Planning Inspectorate that they have accepted the appellants’ (ATE Farms) request to postpone the Crooked House Enforcement Notice public inquiry which was due to be held this summer. image for illustration: By … Continue reading →

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (council) doorstep 2’: Greenfields recreation land bought back by Shrewsbury Town Council for the community

Posted on 17/05/2024 by IHBC

A piece of land in Shrewsbury formerly earmarked for housing will soon be able to be enjoyed by the community once again after being bought back by the Town Council. image for illustration

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