{"id":48620,"date":"2026-11-10T16:26:45","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T16:26:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=48620"},"modified":"2026-11-10T16:26:45","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T16:26:45","slug":"ihbc-hesprs-news-from-the-sector-the-guardian-on-clifton-suspension-bridge-a-big-responsibility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=48620","title":{"rendered":"IHBC HESPR\u2019s \u2018News from the Sector\u2019: The Guardian on Clifton Suspension Bridge\u2026 \u2018A big responsibility\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newsblogsnew.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/HESPR_Banner_220317.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/newsblogsnew.ihbc.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/HESPR_Banner_220317.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31857\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IHBC\u2019s heritage business register <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihbc.org.uk\/hespr\/\">HESPR<\/a> \u2013 our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihbc.org.uk\/hespr\/\">Historic Environment Service Providers Recognition<\/a> quality assurance scheme for heritage services \u2013 emails members weekly \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/ihbc.org.uk\/hespr\/resources\/HESPR-News-&amp;-Tender-Alert.pdf\">News and Tender Alerts<\/a>\u2019, and this week features <em>The<\/em> <em>Guardian<\/em> on Clifton Suspension Bridge as \u2018A big responsibility\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ihbc.org.uk\/hespr\/\">SEE MORE ON HESPR<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ihbc.org.uk\/hespr\/#join\">JOIN HESPR, FROM \u00a3145PA (TO 2 EMPLOYEES)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ihbc.org.uk\/hespr\/resources\/HESPR-News-&amp;-Tender-Alert.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download sample weekly alert<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <em>Guardian&#8217;s<\/em> article features Bridge Master, Tristan Ralph:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8230;.Engineer Tristan Ralph describes task of maintaining and running Bristol structure without public money&#8230;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8230;.Ralph, a bridge engineer by profession, was speaking to mark the conclusion of a large refurbishment project that has taken two and a half years&#8230;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8230;.As in most walks of life, the climate emergency is a challenge Ralph and the trust are having to face. \u2018We were monitoring the bridge daily in the summer with the very hot weather&#8230;.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/uk-news\/2026\/oct\/14\/clifton-suspension-bridge-master-hails-refurbishment-bristol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more&#8230;.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For updates see the IHBC NewsBlogs: <a href=\"https:\/\/ihbc.wufoo.com\/forms\/z1sgy0gy0bro83o\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe Here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>IHBC Marsh Awards NOW OPEN<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/us.list-manage.com\/40cRyl3AFAM?e=4961664373&amp;c2id=18239971881cf7da2d73cd47f12f80a5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IHBC-MARSH Awards<\/a> are now open for nominations under its new schedule, from 30 September to 15 December for 2026, offering awards that celebrate \u2018Learning in Heritage Skills\u2019 and \u2018Community Contributions by Retired members\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/us.list-manage.com\/nGRWA5GQPfL?e=4961664373&amp;c2id=18239971881cf7da2d73cd47f12f80a5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=47681\"><strong>IHBC\u2019s call to all HESPR members<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Join IHBC&#8217;s Membership Assessors<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Please submit your Expression of Interest NOW<\/em><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/us.list-manage.com\/1MMGJFQKaxW?e=4961664373&amp;c2id=18239971881cf7da2d73cd47f12f80a5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>HERE<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join IHBC&#8217;s Membership Assessors to help \u2018Shape our Conservation Professionals of the future\u2019.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Benefits include: CPD, status, compensation, and more as thanks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are an IHBC Full Member you can help evaluate the next generation of professionals, maintain our high standards, and earn valuable CPD along the way, by joining us as an IHBC Membership Assessor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please submit your Expression of Interest NOW <a href=\"https:\/\/us.list-manage.com\/1MMGJFQKaxW?e=4961664373&amp;c2id=18239971881cf7da2d73cd47f12f80a5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Andrew Shepherd, Trustee and Chair of IHBC\u2019s Membership and Ethics Committee said: \u2018It is vital that established members come forward to join the Assessors panel so that their skills and experience can help to assess the burgeoning numbers seeking Full and Associate membership\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=47681\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more&#8230;.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a free promotion of your tendering opportunities and work needs to the IHBC\u2019s HESPR members, please send details and links to Joanna at <a href=\"mailto:contact@ihbc.org.uk\">contact@ihbc.org.uk<\/a>, as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tenders can also be advertised for a fee with <a href=\"http:\/\/ihbconline.co.uk\/jobsetc\/\"><em>IHBC Jobs etc<\/em><\/a>, including a targeted email to 2500+ recipients as well as full coverage on our NewsBlog alerts and social platforms (membership and followers c.25,000) and websites with c. 250,000 visits a month. 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