Daily Archives: 10/07/2026

New 20 July close for IHBC’s ‘quick query’ to help local government conservation services: ‘… remarkable response already… so still time to shape our high-level advocacy’

IHBC’s ‘quick query’ to Local Government conservation Officers and services for ‘advice, input and suggestions’ on possible improvements that we can pass on to UK Governments as part of our ‘5 Commitments to Parliament’ has had its closing date extended … Continue reading

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IHBC sponsors Gardens Trust on ‘New Town Landscapes: Learning from the Past, Shaping the Future’, 23-24/09, Milton Keynes

image for illustration: Campbell Park, Milton Keynes by Paul Capewell, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons The IHBC is delighted to help sponsor The Gardens Trust exploration of ‘New Town Landscapes: Learning from the Past, Shaping the Future’ which will … Continue reading

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IHBC’s ‘Practice’ CPD Signpost: ‘Help Tackle One of Construction’s Biggest Killers: – Dust’…. a 5-minute survey open to 31 July

Dr.Scott McGibbon IHBC, at Pvotal Consultancy, seeks help to develop flexible Silica dust CPD courses for professionals etc, and has launched a 5-minute survey to scope interest in tackling ‘One of Construction’s Biggest Killers: – Dust’.

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REGISTER INTEREST NOW: IHBC’s new ‘Leaders in Learning for Practice Network’ seeks ‘interest’ from leads in conservation-led education, training & learning programmes & courses

The IHBC has launched its call to register ‘Interest’ in our new ‘Leaders in Learning for Practice Network’, for service leads in built and historic environment conservation-led learning & training programmes & courses, with resources allocated, advocacy a priority, and … Continue reading

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IHBC’s ‘Practice’ CPD Signpost: Decarbonizing the Built Environment Through Heritage (DBTH) Toolkit

The Decarbonizing the Built Environment through Heritage Toolkit aims to support policymakers, practitioners, communities, and heritage advocates in accelerating the rapid uptake of heritage-informed decarbonization strategies through policy.

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IHBC’s ‘Research’ CPD Signpost: UCL research confirms ‘Engaging with arts linked to slower pace of ageing’

Regularly taking part in arts activities such as reading, listening to music or visiting a gallery or museum may slow the pace of biological ageing, suggests a new study by University College London (UCL) researchers

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IHBC Director’s pick from HESPR’s £3M+ costed works this week: Professional body seeks research into structured civic input to planning processes, to 17/07, £15K

The IHBC’s heritage business register HESPR – our Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition quality assurance service – sends members exclusive ‘News and Tender Alerts’, with the Director’s top taster for NewsBlog readers this week a call from a UK professional … Continue reading

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: ‘The unlikely return of the back-to-back’ from Building

image for illustration: Niki Walton, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons With the viability crunch causing housing numbers to crash, some developers are starting to look for different ways to reimagine projects reports Building.

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UK Government ‘Call for evidence’ (real world and quantitative especially): Strategy for the built environment professions, trades and occupations, to 12/08

Government UK has issued a ‘Call for Evidence’ to inform future policy on those working in the building professions, trades and occupations, welcoming ‘real world examples and quantitative data wherever possible, open to 12 August 2026

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CITB publishes Construction Workforce Outlook 2026-2030

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has published its Construction Workforce Outlook 2026-30, its annual report that sets out expected construction demand over the next five years, and the implications for the construction workforce.

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Historic Environment Scotland is looking for your thoughts on volunteering – we need your input, to 19 July!

Historic Environment Scotland’s (HES) survey asks if you ‘Want to volunteer with us’, outlines how to get involved, what opportunities are on offer and how to help you ‘find an experience you’ll love’.

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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: Canada’s National Trust celebrates 50 Years of the World Heritage Convention

image for illustration: Rideau Canal, Canada Bobak Ha’Eri, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons This summer the National Trust for Canada is teaming up with World Heritage Sites across the country to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Canada’s signing on … Continue reading

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