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

Posted on 10/05/2024 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 Chair registers sadness at untimely death of Rosemarie MacQueen MBE, ‘…one of the Institute’s most distinguished members…’

Posted on 10/05/2024 by IHBC

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)

Posted on 10/05/2024 by IHBC

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

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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

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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

Posted on 10/05/2024 by IHBC

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

Posted on 10/05/2024 by IHBC

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

Posted on 10/05/2024 by IHBC

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’

Posted on 10/05/2024 by IHBC

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

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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

Posted on 10/05/2024 by IHBC

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

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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

Posted on 10/05/2024 by IHBC

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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