The IHBC has welcomed the new corporate styling of the National Heritage Training Group (NHTG), with its launch of a new branding of the organisation that will be reflected throughout their literature and website.
IHBC Director Sean O’Reilly said: ‘It’s great to see this new corporate presence for the NHTG, not only because it is so important for heritage bodies to present their operations using contemporary approaches to corporate presence and branding, but, when properly done, it helps break down many of the prejudices people can have when they deal with heritage and conservation practitioners. I think we all have lots to learn from this commendable work’.
The NHTG writes:
Today, the National Heritage Training Group (NHTG) has unveiled a contemporary new look and feel to a re-vitalised organisation. Created to reflect the subtle, but significant changes over the last twelve months, this new look underlines the fresh approach, energy and commitment of the NHTG in its role as umbrella body to the traditional building skills sector.
Cathie Clarke, General Manager of the NHTG said ‘Our ultimate aim is the protection of both traditional building skills and knowledge and the resulting sustainability of our valuable heritage buildings. Since I joined in August last year, our team have been working hard to create a vital and quality service. Creating a firm foundation for the business-which has included the development of our online searchable Training Directory and Information Centre-has been key to establishing the NHTG as the only specialist traditional building skills and training resource serving the whole of the UK.’
Cathie went on to say ‘We are now excited to be working closely with a large number of federations, training providers and other industry stakeholders and our focus over the next few months will be raising awareness and opening up training opportunities. A lot has already been achieved in the sector – just look at the range of training and qualifications that are now available across the UK, with more in the pipeline – and although we realise that there is still much to do, we are equipped, excited and ready to go!’
Ray Robertson, Chairman of the NHTG and Secretary of the Lead Contractors Association said ‘Our commitment to qualifying the workforce has never been in question – but our new team, new look and new resources have re-energised our aims and objectives. The federations in particular recognise the vital support that the NHTG can give to their members. We are confident that we can effect real change and we hope that you will support us and our partners on this journey. We are after all, only custodians of our wonderful built heritage and we should all be ambassadors for its sustainability.’
