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This week, Hazel and Olivia from BEFS joined colleagues from the Retrofit Roundtable collective to meet with Kristopher Leask MSP, as part of a series of cross-party engagements calling for renewed policy action on retrofit.
BEFS Bulletin 401 is out now! 📣 Featuring the latest sector news and a warm welcome to three new BEFS Member bodies: https://www.befs.org.uk/latest/bulletins/befs-bulletin-401-sector-news-and-a-welcome-to-befs-newest-members/
The uncertain future of grant funding for church repairs in Scotland is the focus of an exclusive in today’s Herald. The Places of Worship Forum, facilitated by BEFS, shares concerns about the future. https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26280629.scottish-church-funding-repair-crisis-deepens-vat-row/
Today BEFS Team are in Glasgow, supporting the delivery of SHEF - Scotland's Historic Environment Forum. How can we continue to leverage the historic environment to meet national challenges? The sector conversation is ongoing!
Congratulations to BEFS Member The Architectural Heritage Fund celebrating its 50th anniversary! BEFS Derek Rankine was pleased to attend a celebratory gathering and '50 Years of Reimagining Heritage' exhibition in Glasgow's The Briggait last week. The exhibition runs to 16 May.
The Conservation Officers Group, a local government forum facilitated by BEFS, had a successful visit to Perth last week, supported by P&K Council, P&K Heritage Trust, Culture P&K, and Perth Theatre & Culture Hall. Learn more about COG here: https://bit.ly/4mFTKMV
Tuesday this week BEFS held our 2026 pre-election hustings with an engaged and responsive panel. A great turnout and a stimulating discussion! Many thanks to the panellists for their engagement, to Dr Jocelyne Fleming for chairing, & to BEFS Members RICS for hosting us #hustings
BEFS will be hosting our 2026 pre-election Hustings today, at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors! The team is looking forward to a full day of sector advocacy with the panel of candidates, with our manifesto themes in focus. Read it here: bit.ly/3OhD9SG
Reminder: Don't miss out on events and training in Scotland's built environment sector! Check the BEFS Calendar for upcoming opportunities: www.befs.org.uk/events/ Stay updated - subscribe to BEFS Bulletin: befs.us10.list-manag... #BuiltEnvironment #ScotlandEvents
🏢 NEWS! Compulsory owners' associations report released by Scottish Law Commission. Establishing these associations is a key Tenement Maintenance Working Group recommendation. Critical step for 37% of Scotland's housing. Learn more about the Report here: www.scotlawcom.gov.u...
Scotland’s Climate Change Plan 2026–2040 has been published. Yesterday, BEFS Head of Policy & Strategy Derek Rankine shared views with the Local Government, Housing & Planning Committee. Watch: www.scottishparliame... Read the Plan: www.gov.scot/publica... BEFS response: www.befs.org.uk/wp-c...
For every £1 in Scotland's historic environment, £5.24 returns to our economy! Yet, a national grant fund dropped £10m since 1994. Our #BEFSManifesto2026 demands investment in climate, housing, and communities! ow.ly/BWLT50XtlLx 🏛️
🏗️ The Building Connections Conference at Stirling's Engine Shed tackled construction challenges. Scott McGibbon shared key paradoxes: we crave innovation but punish risk. Thanks to @HistEnvScot, @theCIOB, @RIASmembership & @RICSnews for partnering! 🔨
Thank you to everyone that attended BEFS event Places of Worship : Planning Forward in Glasgow this week! Strategic discussion & big topics, towards collaborative approaches and sustainable futures for these special buildings. More on the Places of Worship Forum: readymag.website/u3958491031/...
📖 BLOG: Part of the ScotLand Futures initiative, exploring how land reform can help address urban challenges, the Scottish Land Commission consider the potential role of Compulsory Sales Orders in bringing neglected urban land back into use #LandReform ow.ly/aTOO50WGuVC
⏰ REMINDER: HES survey closing on 22 August! Send your views in now on development of a heritage training programme for planning authorities. ow.ly/cjGB50WFcGi
🏴 With May 2026 Scottish elections approaching, BEFS is developing a Manifesto to shape built environment policy. 6-month development plan underway with member consultation on priority themes. 📝 Draft notes from HEWG session now online Learn more: www.befs.org.uk/wp-c...