The conservation compromise

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English Heritage (EH) in July 2005 pledged to engage with architects and developers in constructive conservation as part of a five-year modernization program aimed at shedding the body's reactionary image. Chief executive Simon Thurley's announcement was seen less as a change of heart toward the conservation lobby and more as a politically correct tactic designed to resuscitate its crumbling finances.

Contracts & orders received, Architectural services, Contracts & orders let, Contracts, Architects, Architectural firms, Contract agreement, Remodeling and renovation, Architectural practice, Historic buildings, Regional development, United Kingdom. Historic Buildings and Monuments Commission for England

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A black and white issue

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The black and minority ethnic (BME) architects face an obstacle course when it comes to career progression. A study on racism proves that architecture is perceived as white male-dominated and not representative of Britain's diverse society.

Labor force information, International Affairs, Career Planning, Racial Oppression, Analysis, Influence, Employment, Career development, Race discrimination, African American architects

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'Let's get our house in order'

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Jack Pringle was named the next president of the RIBA in July 2004. Pringle highlights the importance to regain respect for architects, look into salaries and profitability, and review the public finance initiative (PFI).

Executive changes & profiles, Officials and employees, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Royal Institute of British Architects, Pringle, Jack

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