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Welcome to the IHBC

The home of the conservation professional

The IHBC is the professional body for building conservation practitioners and historic environment experts working in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, with connections to the Republic of Ireland and accross the world. 

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Membership & Accrediation

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IHBC recognised courses

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your local IHBC Branch

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latest news & updates

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our HESPR providers

Did you know? IHBC membership is only £13.33 per month. Sign up today to start enjoying your member benefits. 

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Your path with IHBC

The IHBC is for people at every stage of their conservation career, whether you work in a local authority, private practice, traditional crafts, a heritage organisation or education. Membership gives you professional recognition, training and continuing professional development, access to a UK-wide network through our branches and HESPR programmes, and a stronger collective voice for the future of the historic environment. 

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Whatever you want to achieve in your heritage career, the IHBC is here to support you every step of the way!

IHBC EVENTS

Upcoming events & CPD

SECTOR NEWS

Find the latest news & articles

IHBC RECOGNITION

Find a conservation professional

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"I have no doubt that the membership of such scheme and the publicity provided, contributed to my workload as a Conservation Surveyor. I therefore have no hesitation in recommending it to other members."

HESPR is IHBC's quality-assured listing for conservation practitioners and practices.

If you're looking for a specialist in the sector, this is the place to start!

HESPR (Historic Environment Service Provider Recognition) 

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Search the register today to find expertise you can trust, and get 15 minutes free advice. 

IHBC JOBS

Find your next role

IHBC CREATIVE CONSERVATION FUND

Support your personal conservation priorities with confidence

Add value to your giving and goodwill with the IHBC.

 

The IHBC is a charity registered in England, Wales and Scotland.

We gather and distribute charitable donations through our CREATIVE CONSERVATION FUND (CCF). This is the most effective way we can support charitable contributions to conservation.

The IHBC’s CCF helps us generate, manage and distribute funds EXCLUSIVELY to deserving causes in conservation.

Donating to the IHBC’s CCF means that you can target your goodwill to support the areas of conservation that you want to help.

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