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- IHBC takes key step forward in Parliamentary ‘5 Commitments’ delivery, joining National Federation of Builders’ National Heritage Skills Forum 10/11/2026
- IHBC Marsh Awards OPEN: Nominate your ‘Successful learner’ (in Heritage Skills) or ‘Retired member’ (Community Contributions), to close 15 December 2026 10/11/2026
- Save the Date for #IHBCBristolBath2027 – Accessible, Certified CPD on ‘Climate Change & Significance’, June 10-12 2027: IHBC’s Annual School, with online options, free pre-conference webinars & more… 10/11/2026
- Bursaries now open for IHBC Annual School 2027: Accessible, certified CPD on Climate Change & Significance 10/11/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Research’ CPD signpost: Deregulated housing conversions linked to poor health and wellbeing, from UCL 10/11/2026
- IHBC HESPR’s ‘News from the Sector’: The Guardian on Clifton Suspension Bridge… ‘A big responsibility’ 10/11/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Back on track as Leas Lift carriages return home 10/11/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: New Visitor Levy fund to help futureproof Edinburgh’s cultural and heritage buildings 10/11/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: National Railway Museum celebrates start of construction on… the Porterbrook gallery 10/11/2026
- Nominate a building for the 20th edition of the Victorian Society’s Top Ten Endangered Buildings list, before 4 January 10/11/2026
- National Trust: ‘Landmark act of generosity secures home of London’s oldest restaurant for the future’ 10/11/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: ‘Preserving Legacies Climate Heritage Cohort Program’, open to 8 January, ‘…work with a place that is culturally significant to your community’ 10/11/2026
- IHBC offers advice and support in roll out of ‘Historic Environment Policy for Northern Ireland’ 06/11/2026
- IHBC’s November CPD Circular: Your user-friendly ‘What’s on’ guide to heritage learning, networking and experiences, from Branches to ‘CPD Providers’ & beyond… 06/11/2026
- IHBC Marsh Awards OPEN: Nominate your ‘Successful learner’ (in Heritage Skills) or ‘Retired member’ (Community Contributions), to close 15 December 2026 06/11/2026
- Bursaries now open for IHBC Annual School 2027: Accessible, certified CPD on Climate Change & Significance 06/11/2026
- IHBC’s ‘Research’ CPD signpost: RICHeS Access Fund 2nd call opens, to £20K & 15/12, to access ‘cutting-edge equipment, collections & expertise’, for charities, social enterprises, commercial companies etc. 06/11/2026
- IHBC Director’s top pick from HESPR’s £68M+ works: BID seeks multidisciplinary team to study local retail areas, to 20/11 and £40K 06/11/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (builders) doorstep’: Budget measures welcomed, but much more work left to do – industry warns 06/11/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Castle Eden bridge demolition plans withdrawn by Stockton Borough Council 06/11/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Westminster honours engineer who helped inspire the world of James Bond 06/11/2026
- Blackpool, Milton Keynes, Sheffield and Wrexham shortlisted for UK City of Culture 2029 06/11/2026
- Local History Hub launches new School & Heritage Consultancy pilot 06/11/2026
- AHF awards new grants through the Heritage Revival Fund 06/11/2026
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: First Joint Transnational Call of the ‘Resilient Cultural Heritage Partnership’ to 11 January 2027 06/11/2026
HES launches new heritage professional learning programme at the Engine Shed
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Boost in workload for builders, says FMB
There has been a continued upward trend in the repair, maintenance, and improvement (RMI) building work in Q2 of this year the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has reported, but house building lags behind.
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Plan-making reforms: Consultation on implementation closes 18/10
A consultation is open on proposals to make local plans (and minerals and waste plans) simpler, faster to prepare, and more accessible, closing 18 October.
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New retrofit skills programme for construction sector unveiled
NatWest Group has become the Supply Chain Sustainability School’s first Partner within the finance sector, with a shared objective of addressing climate change through building the skills of the construction industry, to retrofit the UK’s housing and non-residential buildings.
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The battle SMEs face in reducing their emissions – and proving it
What is holding back small firms that want to reduce their carbon emissions? Tom Lowe reports for the Building the Future Commission.
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RTPI appoints Dr Caroline Brown as Director for Scotland, Ireland and English Regions
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has announced the appointment of Dr Caroline Brown as the Director of Scotland, Ireland, and English Regions.
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global Doorstep’: See a rock cairn in Yosemite National Park? Push it over to ‘Leave no Trace’…
Hikers who frequent state and national parks are likely familiar with the sight of rock cairns, and while they might add a touch of novelty, officials at Yosemite National Park are now encouraging everyone to knock them over as part of the ‘Leave No Trace’ ethics for visitors.
image: Yosemite Mist Trail for illustration – by Walter Siegmund – Own work, CC BY 2.5
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IHBC welcomes ODs, DODs, HODs & EHODs: Open Days for locally-led heritage resources and projects across September
The IHBC welcomes the suite of volunteer-led events across September that open access to local heritage places and resources: Open Doors (Wales), Doors Open Days (Scotland), Heritage Open Days (England) & European Heritage Open Days (Northern Ireland), with many supported by IHBC members as volunteers.
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IHBC’s polls on ‘Priority Skills’: Have your say, and respond on social media or email Anna Hart at training@ihbc.org.uk
The IHBC is polling members on priority skills support, so please check out and respond on our social media posts, or you can contact lead officer Anna Hart direct at training@ihbc.org.uk.
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IHBC’s Finance/Policy Signpost: Small businesses offered rent-free shops by Westminster CC – ‘Meanwhile On: Oxford Street’
Small businesses are being offered the chance to take over a shop on Oxford Street, rent-free, as part of a new project launched by Westminster City Council (CC), in partnership with New West End Company: ‘Meanwhile On: Oxford Street’ campaign.
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IHBC’s Research Signpost: National Trust for Scotland publishes selection of research reports and papers
A collection of research reports and papers published by National trust for Scotland is available online.
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IHBC’s HESPR pick from £135K+ costed works: English Council seeks masterplan team for key urban site, closes 23/09, £135K
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 the call from an English Council for a masterplan team for a key urban site, closing 23/09, valued £135K.
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Concerns raised after door removed from Grade I historic Petworth church
An historic door to a church of ‘the highest historical significance’ has been removed, causing some upset in Petworth, writes Sussex World.
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Europa Nosta’s 7 Most Endangered Programme 2024: Apply by 15 September 2023
Europa Nostra is calling for member and other nominations of important heritage in Europe that is endangered for its 7 Most Endangered Programme 2024.
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Investing in home improvement could boost our economy, make homes safer and save lives
The Centre for Ageing Better’s new report reveals how a small investment in improving the safety, heating and accessibility of the nation’s poorest-quality homes could have substantial economic benefits.
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Scotland consults on mandatory training in planning for elected members, closing 26/10
Consultation on mandatory training in planning for elected members has opened in Scotland, and closes on 26 October.
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BSI on heightened scrutiny around greenwashing: How can businesses ensure their environmental reporting is accurate?
According to research by BSI, 66% of UK consumers are highly engaged with adopting a more sustainable lifestyle, and 80% of Generation Z respondents, which means ‘green marketing’ is increasingly a tool for brands to develop a competitive advantage.
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global Doorstep’: RTE on ‘Lasting damage’ to Deer Stone in Glendalough
Lasting damage has been caused to the Deer Stone in Glendalough, Co Wicklow, Ireland, in what appears to be an act of vandalism, according to Project Manager for HeritageMaps.ie, Pat Reid.
image for illustration: Glendalough by Jonjobaker, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Last chance in 2023 to build you career with the IHBC’s Student Award – submit relevant coursework ‘written, designed or made’ for £500, free IHBC 2024 School + more
The IHBC’s celebrated annual Gus Astley Student Award closes on 31 August this year, so if you have relevant coursework from a UK taught course – under-graduate or post-graduate, whether ‘written, designed or made’ – from the two years to 31 August 2023, just send it in online and see if you can win £500 cash, to be presented at our Annual School in Reading in June 2024.
image adapted from original by Jonathan Taylor – from left: 2022 Winners Laura Long, Caitlin Osborne, Guest Judge Clara Arokiasamy and Catherine Jack at #IHBCSwansea2023
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Last Chance to celebrate ‘research… in heritage and conservation practice’: SAHGB-IHBC Heritage Research Award closes 1/09/23
The IHBC is delighted to announce the opening of the 2023 joint Award with the Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain (SAHGB) celebrating ‘the quality of architectural-historical research.. in heritage and conservation practice’, now open for submissions and closing end August 2023.
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IHBC Practice Signpost: BSI on ‘PDF- A digital hammer for the built environment’
When it comes to sharing information, no tool is as widely used as Portable Document Format (PDF), and as a data format, PDF is incredibly durable….
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IHBC’s HESPR ‘Special Interest News’: Dezeen on the campaign to save Breuer’s Cape Cod holiday home
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 Dezeen on the campaign to save Marcel Breuer’s Cape Cod holiday home from demolition.
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Emergency services respond to fire at historic Royal Albion Hotel
Brighton & Hove City Council has thanked the emergency services after a fire broke out at the historic Royal Albion Hotel.
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Edinburgh’s Royal High School – Preservation Trust ditches Music School plan
The former Royal High School will not be used as a site for St Mary’s Music School in a major change to plans by the Royal High School Preservation Trust, reports The Edinburgh Reporter.
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Defra/Natural England LA ‘Survey on Local Landscape Designations’, to 6/09
Natural England is interested in hearing from local authorities (LAs) to understand the current use of local landscape designation (LLD) policies in development plans, with a survey that closes on 8 September.
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