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Built Environment Forum Scotland

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BEFS informs, debates & advocates on opportunities & challenges facing Scotland's built environment. Historic Environment Scotland supported. đź”— https://www.befs.org.uk

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Built Environment Forum Scotland@thebefs.bsky.social · 5d ago

Join The Heritage Alliance for Heritage Debate 2026, bringing together leading voices in the sector to discuss how heritage can stay relevant today. This free, online event takes place on 18 November 2026 from 11am-1pm. Book your place: https://bit.ly/4kc8sf8

Select tickets – Heritage Debate 2026 – Zoom

Heritage Debate 2026 – Zoom, Wed 18 Nov 2026 - Now in its 17th year, The Heritage Alliance's annual Heritage Debate brings sector leaders, professionals and volunteers together to share cross-sector insights, make connections and find solutions to the key challenges facing heritage today. T...

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Built Environment Forum Scotland@thebefs.bsky.social · 6d ago

55% of surveyors say skills shortages are reducing their capacity to meet demand, according to findings published in RICS Surveying Skills Report 2026. Explore the full report, and the implication for the built environment sector, here: https://bit.ly/4yq0gLR

Surveying skills report 2026

Based on responses from RICS members around the world, this year's surveying skills report explores the skills shortages affecting the profession.

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Built Environment Forum Scotland@thebefs.bsky.social · last wk.

There are over 30 events and training opportunities coming up this October and November in BEFS Bulletin! From regeneration and sustainability to heritage science and building maintenance, there’s plenty to get involved in. See the full selection: https://bit.ly/4hYYjkP

BEFS Bulletin 406: Heritage policy, skills in focus and a new BEFS Member

Get The Latest Built Environment News, Policy Developments, Publications & Consultations

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Built Environment Forum Scotland@thebefs.bsky.social · last wk.

BEFS is pleased to welcome the Scottish Castles Association (SCA) as a new Member! The SCA promotes the preservation, study and use of Scotland’s castles. They are currently developing a national archive of Scotland’s castles – learn more: https://bit.ly/4i4aJX9

Scottish Castles Association is developing an Archive of Scotland's castles

The Scottish Castles Association is developing a national record of Scotland's castles in partnership with the University of Stirling.

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Built Environment Forum Scotland@thebefs.bsky.social · 3w ago

As Heritage Careers Week (5-9 October) aimed to raise awareness of routes into the sector, HES’s latest Employers’ Skills Survey shows 8 in 10 heritage employers report skills gaps. Learn more about the skills gap and career pathways: https://bit.ly/4jKFe70

Eight in ten heritage employers report skills gaps

Research highlights specialist skills, training & workforce challenges as HES marks 30 years of its Craft Fellowship programme

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Built Environment Forum Scotland@thebefs.bsky.social · 4w ago

"Too many heritage buildings reach crisis before help arrives" - a key conclusion from a new report by BEFS Member Historic Houses, with recommendations relevant to Scotland. Read their exploration of 'at risk' heritage here: https://bit.ly/4rvSvSQ

New report: Too many heritage buildings reach crisis before help arrives - Historic Houses

Historic Houses calls for more to be done to protect independently owned heritage from irreversible damage and loss.

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Built Environment Forum Scotland@thebefs.bsky.social · last mo.

Research funded by BEFS Member the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland will help record, analyse and preserve Scotland's medieval carved stones – some housed in churches earmarked for closure and sale, making this research timely. Read more: https://bit.ly/4yFH9OE

Society Funds New Archaeology Project Investigating Medieval Carved Stones  - Society of Antiquaries of Scotland

The archaeological fieldwork will help to record, analyse and preserve “one of Scotland’s most under-exploited, at-risk historical resources”, with future opportunities for the public to get involved.    Announced today, the grant from the Society will fund initial research in south-east Scotland as part of plans for a multi-year project documenting around 200 fragments of sculpture south of the Forth-Clyde line, ...

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Built Environment Forum Scotland@thebefs.bsky.social · last mo.

HES's Centre of Excellence for Canals and Traditional Skills will host a new facility for the retrofit of traditional buildings, backing Scotland's net zero goals through a research-led approach. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ALZHi7

National centre gains new retrofit facility to become premiere heritage hub

Scotland’s Centre of Excellence for Canals and Traditional Skills to house national facility for the retrofit of traditional buildings.

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