IHBC NewsBlog

IHBC-ALGAO-HE Local Authority conservation and archaeology staffing stats published

Historic England has issued the latest figures collated by the IHBC and ALGAO which highlights ongoing reductions in capacity even as workload continues to grow.

IHBC and COTAC jointly welcomed BIM4Heritage launch conference on 14 Sept

As supporters of the initiative they welcomed its launch conference – ‘How can BIM help to understand and preserve the historic environment?’ – held at the Royal Academy.

IHBC CPD in depth and in Context - Reconciling conservation & sustainable development

Sean McEntee sheds light on the need to balance conservation and urbanism in current Context 150 - ‘Conservation and urbanism’.

ARB pre-consultation survey on the prescription of qualifications

The Architects Registration Board’s pre-consultation review of its ‘Criteria’ and ‘Procedures’ for its ‘Prescription of Qualifications’ closes at midnight on 2 October.

Inspector concludes that Chelsea listed townhouse restoration outweighs loss of housing

Merging two flats allowed as, despite policy conflict, the ‘substantial benefits arising from the enhancement of the listed building’ carried more weight.

Victorian Society marks 10 years of endangered buildings campaigning with new top 10 list

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All of the Victorian and Edwardian buildings and structures on this year's list have been neglected for up to fifty years and have now reached a critical point of dereliction.

DCMS Report out on the role of culture and sport and heritage in place shaping

Research on the role of culture, sport and heritage assets and investment in positive economic and social outcomes at the local level concludes they are important influencers.

Considerate Constructors Scheme achieves 100,000 milestone

The national Scheme to improve the image of the construction industry – has reached a major milestone in UK construction history by registering its 100,000th site.

Victorian Society on Bristol landmark threatened by student flats

The Society highlights that one of the oldest hospital buildings in the country is under threat of total demolition as part of controversial plans for a large-scale student development.

UK best preserved WW1 aerodrome secures National Lottery cash

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome, near Maldon in Essex, will be transformed into a major visitor attraction, thanks to National Lottery funding.

Spot the Bull: BBC time-lapse video shows revamp of Bracknell town centre

The redevelopment of Bracknell town centre involved the demolition of the town’s (big) ‘Brutalist’ centre but the ‘refurbishment’ of the (small) 15th century Bull pub.