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- IHBC@Surveyor Live 26: At a ‘community event created by surveyors, for surveyors’ IHBC’s staff, volunteers & consultants advise and more, winning endorsements too (Thanks Richard Oxley!) 26/05/2026
- IHBC’s latest Council Update: LA Conservation service talks and feedback, learning lessons as we shape our staff survey for a new parliamentary push 26/05/2026
- IHBC’s 2026 School FREE pre-conference webinars: Accessible learning for all (& excellent CPD too!) 29/05 (… intervention in international contexts), 05/06 (… skills… for Adaptive Reuse, a planning take with the RTPI, 2026 School Friend) 26/05/2026
- IHBC opens Corporate Plan 2026-30 (‘CP30’) development with CP25 consultation, noting Charter, Parliamentary 5 Commitments, volunteer investment & more – to 28/02 & after 26/05/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Communication’ CPD Signpost: Scotland’s Engine Shed on ‘Why building conservation is important for the future’ 26/05/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Management’ CPD Signpost: Circular construction policies key to reversing nature loss in cities, says new IUCN report 26/05/2026
- IHBC HESPR’s ‘News from the Sector’: DB looks via IHBC… ‘From medieval scribes to modern word art’ 26/05/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (footie) doorstep’: Historic site of First Hampden scores scheduled status 26/05/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (vinyl) doorstep’: 11 Historic Buildings and Places That Feature on Album Covers 26/05/2026
- CLC’s Construct Zero: A refreshed programme with updated priorities. 26/05/2026
- Heritage Network’s ‘Digital Heroes’… ‘to connect digitally savvy 18-30 year olds with UK’s heritage organisations and help with their digital challenges’ 26/05/2026
- ACE report finds commercial strategy drives cultural sector income growth 26/05/2026
- Icon appoints Michael Osbaldeston as new Chair of the Board of Trustees 26/05/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: New Report Charts Path for Canadian Register of Historic Places 26/05/2026
- IHBC’s 2026 ‘Adaptive Reuse’ School CPD Circular & Invitation: Your guide to accessible, low-cost CPD with a global reach online – Virtual School (19/06, IHBC rates for RTPI members), Free webinars (for all); Day & Full Schools with exhibitors (closed) 22/05/2026
- IHBC’s latest Council Update: LA Conservation service talks and feedback, learning lessons as we shape our staff survey for a new parliamentary push 22/05/2026
- EARLY NOTICE: IHBC’s new ‘Leaders in Learning for Practice Network’ soon to seek ‘Interest’ from leads in relevant conservation-led education, training & learning programmes & courses 22/05/2026
- Hear more from the RTPI , IHBC’s Newcastle School ‘Friends’ – as IHBC-member rates on offer to RTPI members for our Virtual Day School, 19/06 22/05/2026
- IHBC’s 2026 School FREE pre-conference webinars: Accessible learning for all (& excellent CPD too!) 29/05 (… intervention in international contexts), 05/06 (… skills… for Adaptive Reuse, a planning take with the RTPI, 2026 School Friend) 22/05/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Practice’ and ‘Research’ Signpost: Call to help Scottish survey of heritage-related content in construction education 22/05/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Professional’ CPD Signpost: UNESCO sites offer a lifeline to biodiversity, new report shows 22/05/2026
- IHBC Director’s pick from HESPR’s £486K+ costed works this week: Trust seeks accredited lead for feasibility etc work on listed property, to £28K+ 22/05/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (risky) doorstep’: Shakespeare Birthplace Trust places Hall’s Croft on HE’s at Risk Register 22/05/2026
- CPRE launches urban countryside campaign: ‘On the Edge 22/05/2026
- Public Practice Recruitment & Skills Report 2025 22/05/2026
Daily Archives: 10/05/2024
IHBC’s Reading 2024 School CPD Circular out: Still places left on Full School (12/13-15 June), Day (14/06) & Virtual, from only £30+VAT, with free pre-School webinars too
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 Chair registers sadness at untimely death of Rosemarie MacQueen MBE, ‘…one of the Institute’s most distinguished members…’
IHBC Chair David McDonald has noted his personal sadness and, on behalf of the IHBC, offered condolences on the recent death of one of the Institute’s most distinguished members, Rosemarie MacQueen, MBE.
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Book now for IHBC’s ‘hybrid’ 2024 School #IHBCReading2024: IHBC Certified CPD across Law, Economics & Practice, with options from £30+VAT for 1 day (online)
After the (surprise) launch at IHBC’s Council on 27 February, booking is now open for the Institute’s 2024 Annual School, to take place online and in person in Reading, from 12/13-15 June, centred on our blended Day School (14 June), … Continue reading
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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £214K+ works this week: Town Council seeks PM lead for building renovation project, closing 31/05/2024, to £60K
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 an English Town Council for … Continue reading
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Call out for statue specialists as part of George Square transformation
The revamp of Glasgow’s George Square has taken a fresh step forward with Glasgow City Council seeking specialists on the restoration of the square’s 11 landmark statues, reports Scottish Construction Now. image for illustration: George Square Glasgow by dave souza … Continue reading
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IStructE on an engineers’ call for the design of buildings, towns and cities that will repair the natural world
The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) highlights a call to the sector to move from an agenda of ‘do less harm’ to one of ‘do more good’. image for illustration
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£400 savings on ESC Level 3 courses on ‘Energy Efficiency in Older and Traditional Buildings’ to mid-June, 29-30/05 & 10-11/06
The Environment Study Centre (ESC) has been offered funding to deliver two more courses at a hugely reduced cost saving £400 per place.
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Job Vacancy: General Secretary of ICOMOS-UK – Voluntary + expenses, closing 17 May
ICOMOS-UK is recruiting for a new General Secretary, a voluntary role for which expenses are paid, with closing date for the application is 17 May 2024.
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CAMRA urges Government to support Heritage Pub Bill to stop another Crooked House scandal, with ‘stronger planning enforcement laws’
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is urging the Government to throw its support behind a new law proposed on 24 April to better protect community pubs in the wake of the Crooked House scandal. image for illustration: By Peter … Continue reading
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James Hughes appointed new Director of the Victorian Society
The Victorian Society has announced James Hughes as its new Director. image: Victorian Society
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HES reports on ongoing conservation works at its sites
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has reported on its inspection programme, to help prioritise conservation requirements nationwide for heritage in Scotland’s changing climate. image for illustration: by Fiona Newton
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Historic England Awards £400,000 to Ushaw for Emergency Repair Works
Historic England has given £400,000 for emergency works to safeguard a fire-damaged former Catholic chapel in County Durham from further deterioration. image for illustration: by AlexD – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the global doorstep’: European cities driving change through URBACT Action Planning Networks
European cities are driving change through the URBACT Action Planning Networks – and URBACT urges all to check out the areas of action and the latest updates.
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