IHBC NewsBlog

Last chance to submit for IHBC Student Award 2018

The Gus Astley Student Award closes on 31 July, so if you have relevant coursework submit it online to have a chance to win £500 and a place at Belfast2018.

IHBC 2017 Annual School tour features in Liverpool Echo

Among the most enjoyable of the huge variety of tours at the IHBC’s Manchester 2017 Annual School was the visit to Liverpool as featured in the Liverpool Echo of 16 July.

IHBC on Intervention - SkillBuild competition highlights best in construction crafts

The ‘SkillBuild’ competition sees the very best in construction talent compete against each other in local heats across the country culminating in the Final at the NEC Birmingham.

Civic Voice Design Awards 2017 announced

11 awards to schemes and projects across England were handed out at an event at The Leadenhall Building, London attended by community groups and industry professionals.

All Party Parliamentary Group inquiry into the impact of Brexit on future skills

The fifth Inquiry from the APPG for Excellence in the Built Environment looks at Brexit’s impact on future skills needs in the construction industry and built environment professions.

BBC reports on the youngest Grade I listed structures in England

The BBC reports on how the Humber Bridge has been given Grade I listed status to become one of only six structures built in England since 1961 to be afforded the honour.

Contracts awarded for Palace of Westminster refurbishment

BDP and CH2M have been selected for vital work to protect the heritage of the Palace of Westminster from the substantial and growing risk of failure of its essential services.

Scotland Planning Review - analysis of consultation responses

The Scottish Government’s commissioned independent analysis of responses to the ‘Places, People and Planning’ consultation has been published with a position statement on proposals it plans on taking forward.

Historic Environment Scotland - Bringing a Blackhouse to life

HES offers a blog on creating a series of Digital Stories to help schools learn about blackhouse history and Gaelic, with the help of pupils from Sgoil an Taobh Siar.

London Assembly Environment Committee launched report on green spaces

The Committee has launched a report that looks at measures to protect and improve the capital’s green spaces ‘Park life: ensuring green spaces remain a hit with Londoners’.

National Trust DG quits for job at Oxford College

Dame Helen Ghosh has announced she will be stepping down as director general of the National Trust in March next year to become master of Balliol College at Oxford University.