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- IHBC’s SelfStarter opens accessible learning to all: On our Home Page, with new branding, updates & more for emerging Conservation Professionals – so say what more you need 14/02/2025
- IHBC calls for Vice President nominees (to 24/02): Help lead IHBC’s Council from our FIRST hybrid Council, in London and online, 24 March 2025 – ‘Statements’ due 24 February 2025 14/02/2025
- IHBC’s Council ‘Diary Date’: On 24 March, welcome IHBC’s next President Rebecca Thompson, new VPs, Mike Brown in new role, with Asset Management CPD & more, all at IHBC’s FIRST blended Council, from London’s Charterhouse 14/02/2025
- Nominations sought for IHBC’s TWO Marsh Awards: ‘Successful Learning’ AND/OR ‘Community Contribution (Retired Members) – to 31 March 2025 14/02/2025
- IHBC’s ‘Amenity & Professional’ Signpost from 2024: Cardiff Coal Exchange on Victorian Society’s Top Ten Endangered Buildings list for the second time 14/02/2025
- IHBC’s ‘Director’s pick’ from HESPR’s £595K of weekly works: Council seeks architectural practice with conservation lead for ‘iconic project’ to 10/03 and £500K 14/02/2025
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Lewes’ Gail’s makes fresh bid to keep new doors 14/02/2025
- HOL Parliamentary Inquiry: ‘Grey belt’ land development won’t help the Government reach its ambitious housebuilding targets 14/02/2025
- CIC on new industry initiative to promote Built Environment careers in Schools and College from the BE Schools Trust 14/02/2025
- RIBA condemns ‘ill-advised’ ARB accreditation rule 14/02/2025
- MHCLG seeks ‘Technical independent advisers’ for College of Experts 14/02/2025
- Consultation on ‘Reforms to the Energy Performance of Buildings’ regime, to 26/02 14/02/2025
- Scottish House Condition Survey 2023: Key findings published 14/02/2025
- National Trust launches new 10-year Strategy for 2025-2035 14/02/2025
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the Global doorstep’: ‘What’s URBACT up to in 2025?’ 14/02/2025
- IHBC’s February ‘CPD Circular’: For cost-conscious and time-sensitive conservation learning – events, awards, calls and more – including welcomes to new Providers 12/02/2025
- Nominations sought for IHBC’s TWO Marsh Awards: ‘Successful Learning’ AND/OR ‘Community Contribution (Retired Members) – to 31 March 2025 12/02/2025
- IHBC calls for Vice President nominees (to 24/02): Help lead IHBC’s Council from our FIRST hybrid Council, from London and online, 24 March 2025 – ‘Statements’ due 24 February 2025 12/02/2025
- IHBC’s 2025 AGM is coming 13 May: To take your membership to a new level, as Trustee, be sure to · Check our guidance · Explore options with us · Sort your CPD · Submit your case 12/02/2025
- IHBC Research Signpost: ‘Developing a People Centred Place-Led Approach: The Value of the Arts and Humanities’, from Glasgow University 12/02/2025
- IHBC HESPR’s ‘News from the Sector’: Planning Resource on Reeves on the ‘boost infrastructure delivery’ plan 12/02/2025
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’: Historic seafront structures on Southsea Promenade Portsmouth restored as part of a coastal defence scheme 12/02/2025
- IHBC features ‘Heritage from the doorstep’:Britain’s oldest public beach hut set to be demolished by Council 12/02/2025
- UK Government: 85 local treasures to be saved and restored 12/02/2025
- Policy Lab: People-centred and participatory policymaking 12/02/2025
Tag Archives: retrofit
EPC Report: The future of EPCs – A Roadmap for Change
image for illustration The National Retrofit Hub (NRH) has published its EPC Report on ‘The future of EPCs: A Roadmap for Change’ detailing how EPCs are currently used, identifies barriers preventing EPCs from incentivising home improvement, and outlines an eight-point … Continue reading
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Whole House Retrofit competition – successful bids
image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 A total of £7.7 million has been awarded to the first 3 winning organisations in the Whole House Retrofit competition.
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IHBC’s ‘Policy’ Signpost: FuturHist’s ‘Policy Framework’ on European Policies for Energy Efficiency in Historic Buildings
FuturHist, a project co-funded by the European Union and the UK Research and Innovation that aims to develop replicable retrofit solutions for historic buildings of the future, has produce its first report on the ‘Policy Framework: An Overview of European … Continue reading
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IHBC welcomes Free 2 Day Traditional Building Retrofit Course for Wales
Fully funded training in the retrofit of traditional and historic buildings is now available in Wales, achieving the Level 3 award qualification, delivered by the Environment Study Centre and presented by IHBC Technical Panel Chair Professor John Edwards.
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IHBC features ‘Heritage from the (Global) doorstep’: BSRIA Briefing 2024 – Sustainable Futures – Redefining Retrofit for Net Zero Living
Building Services Research and Information Association(BSRIA) Briefing 2024 ‘Sustainable Futures: Redefining Retrofit for net Zero living will take place on 22 November 2024.
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Leeds Beckett University: Insulating solid walled homes has potential to cut energy bills up to 30%
image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 Insulating the UK’s eight million solid walled homes has the potential to cut energy bills by 30 per cent in some homes, according to new research led by Leeds Beckett University.
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MHCLG Demolition and retrofit survey launched to inform England’s National Planning Policy: Open to 31/10
image for illustration A new survey from the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) on the future of national planning policy, specifically regarding the demolition, redevelopment, and retrofit of buildings, has been launched.
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FMB: Builders and homeowners to reap benefits from new retrofit scheme
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has entered into a partnership with Digital Buildings that aims to provide streamlined access to carbon credits and quantified social impact from retrofit projects.
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MHCLG Demolition and retrofit survey launched to inform England’s National Planning Policy: Open to 31/10
image for illustration A new survey from the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) on the future of national planning policy, specifically regarding the demolition, redevelopment, and retrofit of buildings, has been launched.
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IHBC welcomes CIOB’s ‘Retrofit of Buildings’ Technical Publication – ‘suited to a global audience’
A new CIOB Technical Information Sheet by Prof. John Edwards, IHBC Technical Panel lead and Director of Edwards Hart Consultants, addresses what retrofit is, the approach to be taken and processes to be followed, while summarising pertinent technical issues, retrofit … Continue reading
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Skills England to transform opportunities and drive growth
image for illustration: Open Government Licence v3.0 A new body has been launched to bring together key partners to meet the skills needs of the next decade across all its regions: Skills England.
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IHBC’s August CPD Circular now out: Easy access to training, awards & more, from a flurry of Branch events (& Wales AGM) across the countries to the HSE on YouTube
IHBC’s CPD Circular for July offers its now-familiar serving of accessible Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities for conservation professionals. Table of Contents Introduction IHBC National & Branch Events IHBC Recognised CPD Providers Events Network Events Research Publications, Guidance Notes, & … Continue reading
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CIBSE: New research ‘Retrofit Revisit’ reveals crucial lessons for future retrofits
image for illustration Published via the Chartered Institution of Building Service Engineers (CIBSE) co-authors Marion Baeli, and Julie Godefroy have announced the launch of ‘Retrofit Revisit’.
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IHBC to be represented at Housing Cymru conference and exhibition 11 July 2024 – Charities etc. FREE!
IHBC Technical Panel Chair Professor John Edwards will share the stage with Jill Fairweather of Cadw and natural insulation product manufacturers to talk about the need for a more informed approach towards retrofit and insulation of traditional building.
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