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10 - 12 June 2027 | Join us in person or online Join us in Bristol & Bath as we explore this year’s theme: Climate Change & Significance. This year's School will focus on the increasingly relevant and often challenging topic of how we respond to the implications and impacts of climage change whilst recognising and preserving the significance of the historic and built environment.

18 November 2026 | 13:00 - 14:30 | Online. As part of the IHBC’s evolving Membership Accreditation Training Events (MATE) programme, we’re continuing to offer free webinars for applicants with CPD-certified advice on applying for IHBC accreditation (Full & Associate). Guidance Each session will take a maximum of 30 delegates Sessions subject to cancellation without minimum numbers Cost: Free For further information and booking please follow the link: MATE Session | Online | 1

18 November 2026, 12:00 - 12:45 | Online. Do you have any questions about the affiliate application form, or the application process? We offer online supporter surgery sessions. Just drop in and get your questions answered. They are free to attend for all existing supporters, and those who are considering applying for Affiliate membership. Register here for the next session:

Topics crucial to the promotion of good built and historic environment conservation policy and practice. By Professor John Edwards FCIOB.

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An Analysis of the Carded Workforce. Insights – powered by the CSCS Alliance

The levy applies from 1 October 2026 to certain new residential developments and purpose-built student accommodation. Follow the link here for more information. Please note this link will take you to an external website.

Meeting energy performance and building regulation requirements can have unintended consequences for traditionally constructed buildings and the health of their occupants.

Clampdown on dangerous homes to protect private renters next to benefit from new rights under Awaab's law.

Salary: £35,570 to £42,123 per annum (£18.44 to £21.83 per hour) Hours: 37, Fixed Term Contract – 2 years Location: Civic Centre, Keynsham Post Ref: RITM0236794A Directorate: Planning & Building Control Service Area: Planning At Bath & North-East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives. Bath’s international significance is recognised through its dual World Heritage Site designation, extensive conservation area, and exceptional concentration

West Midlands Heritage Trust, along with its three partner project trusts, is seeking to recruit new Trustees to expand its board. As a Trustee, you will help guide our work in rescuing, restoring, and finding sustainable new uses for historic buildings in our region. Who are we? We are four building preservation trusts all based in the West Midlands, working together to share our knowledge and experience to save Historic Buildings at Risk. West Midlands Heritage is made up o

Salary: £37,751.95 – £40,655.94 (Salary band: L) Contract: Permanent, full time (37 hours per week) Location: Church House Oxford, Langford Locks, Kidlington, OX5 1GF Are you passionate about historic buildings and their future? Join our Church Buildings Team and help support the care, conservation and sustainable development of over 800 churches across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. As a Church Buildings Officer, you will advise parishes on a wide range of proj