18 – 19 March 2019
Coventry Cathedral

Coventry Cathedral epitomised the spirit of the age and captured the attention of the nation when it was consecrated in 1962, but almost 60 years later it faces some significant conservation challenges. Many of these will be familiar to those who are involved and interested in post-war churches. As Coventry looks towards hosting the UK City of Culture celebrations in 2021, solutions and opportunities to address these challenges are brought into sharp focus.

Set within Spence’s masterpiece of mid-twentieth century art and architecture, this international conference will discuss themes of significance and change, materials technology and conservation, and consider the management of collections and interiors designed in tandem with the buildings.  Over two days, experts from The Getty Foundation, Historic England, C20 Society, Church of England as well as a range of practitioners will present the latest best practice and lead panel debates. A highlight will be the gala dinner in the Cathedral on the evening of 18 March.

Save the date: bookings can be found here

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26 Oct 2019
Edinburgh

IHBC will be at the Scottish Listed Property Owners Club (LPOC) Show – come and visit our stand.

If you are maintaining, altering or renovating your listed home – or even looking to buy one – The Scottish Listed Property Show is not to be missed!

Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh
Saturday 26 October 2019
9am – 5pm

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27 February 2019
Cambridge

The IHBC is delighted to host a stand as we help the council and local communities celebrate the 50th anniversary of Conservation Areas on Wednesday 27th February, at The Guildhall as Cambridge city centre looks back to its designation back in 1969.

Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Joint Director, Stephen Kelly invites you to please join us to look back over that time – and forward in the context of Cambridge’ growth, with the help of displays and presentations including:

• The Cambridge Collection
• Cambridge Past Present & Future
• Local Architects
• Local Artists

Hear about recent archaeological work in Cambridge from the County Archaeologist. Get Historic England’s perspective from the outgoing Regional Director and from Duncan Wilson, the Chief Executive. Take the opportunity to hear from Civic Voice, Executive Director – Ian Harvey and the Historic Towns & Villages Forum’s Chair – Steven Bee about the continuing importance of conservation areas.

1-5pm open to all – stalls/displays/talks and, 6pm by invitation – informal reception. Speakers, panel, drinks, buffet.

Large & Small Halls, The Guildhall, Market Hill, Cambridge CB2 3QJ

DOWNLOAD the flyer

RSVP to Historic.Environment@cambridge.gov.uk by 18th February.

For more information see cambridge.gov.uk and  greatercambridgesharedplanning.com

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30 April-2 May
London

The IHBC will host its regular stand at the Natural Stone Show’s Conservation Area in April, in London’s ExCel, so please be sure to visit us there, and remember that this busy event also offers lots of free IHBC-recognised CPD including the regular Conservation Day, on Thursday 2 May.

The Natural Stone Show’s Conservation Area provides free advice, enlightening case studies and a forum for the exchange of information experience and opinions, helping you select the correct stone for building repair. Stone is an important part of the £3.6 billion conservation sector and has a thriving community of specialists committed to safeguarding the UK’s built heritage. This is represented at the show through a dedicated conservation area coordinated by Historic England and English Stone Forum, together with partner organisations including the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) and Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC).

Conservation Conference
Historic England and the English Stone Forum will oversee day three of the Natural Stone & Building Conservation Conference.

The free to attend Conservation Day takes place on Thursday 2 May 2019 with seminars addressing the selection and sourcing of stone for conservation projects. The Conservation Day is fully CPD-accredited by the Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC). Seminars include:

• Sourcing stone for repairing historic buildings: resources and guidance
• Repair and conservation of historic slate and stone slate roofs: training and guidance
• Stone Masonry and Conservation Training
• Concrete repair: an international review project

The morning session, hosted by the English Stone Forum and chaired by Dr Tim Yates, considers the issues of material selection and appropriate skills for repairing England’s stone heritage.

In the afternoon, Historic England offers a selection of updates of current conservation research, chaired by Chris Wood.

View the full programme

For background see the IHBC NewsBlog

Find out more about the conference and register

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9 – 10 February 2019
London

IHBC will lead 4 free one-hour CPD sessions at the The Listed Property Owners’ Club (LPOC’s) London Property Show, in association with Historic England, on 9-10 February 2019 at London’s Olympia.

FREE places for IHBC Members & FREE CPD! – see below for details

https://ihbconline.co.uk/newsachive/?p=21593

The Listed Property Show is a two day event where you can gather more information and expert advice in one weekend than you can through months of personal research! We’ve brought together the industry’s best, all under one roof, to save you money, time and stress.

IHBC Director, Seán O’Reilly said:

‘We’re delighted to be contributing to the 2019 London Property Show, especially as our partnership in the 2018 Show proved so very popular with members and the wider public.

‘The 2019 Show offers another great opportunity for IHBC volunteers, members and staff to get together with the a huge range of public and informed client interests in traditional and historic buildings and places.

In 2019 we hope to build on our successful partnership with the LPOC and its members as we help offer our usual high quality free CPD to all practitioners, as well as guidance to ensure that their clients look after their properties as best and as sensibly as they possible can’.

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