BEFS informs, debates & advocates on opportunities & challenges facing Scotland's built environment. Historic Environment Scotland supported. 🔗 https://www.befs.org.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mvht77wy432gExplore the impact of archives and recordkeeping on society at BEFS Associate Member Scottish Council of Archives’ Annual Conference 2026. Taking place on 3 November 2026: https://bit.ly/3SG5i8o14 Sep 2026 09:45 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvht77wy432ghttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mvamqguqqs27BEFS Bulletin 403 covers a range of consultation responses, with topics from the Scottish Parliament Public Service Reform to accelerating home-building in Scotland and compulsory sale and lease orders. Explore them here: https://bit.ly/4xuAYN311 Sep 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvamqguqqs27https://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mv5nyc5y5q2vExplore a range of events coming up in September and beyond in BEFS Bulletin, from Doors Open Days and Scottish Archaeology Month to practical webinars on heat pumps, managing common repairs and more: https://bit.ly/4xuAYN310 Sep 2026 08:45 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv5nyc5y5q2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mv3vkarrg52hBreaking news! Scotland’s Historic Environment Audit (SHEA) 2026 was published today, providing evidence for the value of Scotland’s historic environment for our nation's economy, communities, and identity. Read it here: https://bit.ly/3UyvAKm09 Sep 2026 15:55 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3vkarrg52hhttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mv37zuqazf2fMàiri McAllan, the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Culture and Gaelic, highights the HES pilot fund for Scotland’s Places of Worship in a response to a letter from the Places of Worship Forum. Read it in full: https://bit.ly/4zSEO4b.09 Sep 2026 09:30 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv37zuqazf2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3muyswakjqx2g💭 As workforce mobility in the construction industry changes, how could place-based skill strategies help meet regional demand? Lee Bryer, CITB Insights Manager, explores the opportunities here: https://bit.ly/4gHb81808 Sep 2026 10:30 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3muyswakjqx2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3muwlxcan5e2lSince the announcement of MHS in January 2026 CaCHE have interviewed stakeholders on what the function, scope, and purpose of the new Scottish housing agency should be. Read their action research paper here: https://bit.ly/4gkth4P 07 Sep 2026 13:20 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwlxcan5e2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3muw36rp5ml2g💬 Share what funding for heritage and other good causes mean to you! The UK Government seeks views on the National Lottery Fund distribution system. Closing 23 September 2026: https://bit.ly/4qNqYMe07 Sep 2026 08:20 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3muw36rp5ml2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3muomuguted2t🗞️Hot off the press! A new briefing from BEFS highlights Programme for Government commitments to built environment under the five priority themes of BEFS 2026 Manifesto. Read it here: https://bit.ly/4xAVvzD04 Sep 2026 09:15 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3muomuguted2thttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mumall74gm27Share your views! The Scottish Government seeks responses from professionals and the public on the Scottish Building Safety Levy – respond by 9 October 2026: https://bit.ly/45DGDEc03 Sep 2026 10:30 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumall74gm27https://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mukav6bvuh2sHistoric Environment Scotland's new audit shows that only around 240 buildings in Scotland retain Angus flagstone roofs - highlighting the risk to regional identity and traditional roofing skills. Read more: https://bit.ly/3U7Y6SP02 Sep 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mukav6bvuh2shttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mujykoxy3m2hBEFS Bulletin 403 is out now! 📣 This edition covers the new Programme for Government, a call for views on the impact of National Lottery funding for heritage, and more: https://bit.ly/4xuAYN302 Sep 2026 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mujykoxy3m2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3muhmj3j53q2t🔔The Scottish Government has confirmed that scoping work is underway for tenement reform. Read the full correspondence from the Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Housing to the Tenement Maintenance Working Group: https://bit.ly/4zMF19301 Sep 2026 14:20 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhmj3j53q2thttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3muhepfniwr2vDo you own or help manage a tenement building? Learn how to mitigate the harm caused by silica dust at Under One Roof and Pvotal Consultancy’s webinar on Silica Dust in Tenements (25 September 2026): https://bit.ly/4zpoojD 01 Sep 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3muhepfniwr2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3muelbn2je52jICYMI! In July BEFS released a statement with an update on HES and Scot Gov’s plan of action following the 2025 withdrawal of 46 planning guidance publications. BEFS has been actively engaging with its Members and Working Groups on the topic. Read it here: https://bit.ly/4qq58OM 31 Aug 2026 09:20 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3muelbn2je52jhttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mu5kefjwoy2lHow should we safely convert Scotland’s traditional buildings? The Scottish Government has published new technical guidance on this topic – explore it here: https://bit.ly/4ihNx9A28 Aug 2026 14:15 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5kefjwoy2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mu4yrmzzfs2r🔔 Update: Historic Environment Scotland’s pilot Scotland’s Places of Worship Fund is expected to launch on 1 October 2026, with eligibility and application requirements to follow on the HES website. More details: https://bit.ly/3UtGqB728 Aug 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu4yrmzzfs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mu33u3wwej2r💭 Are you passionate about Scotland’s history and archaeology? Apply by 30 September to become a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland: https://bit.ly/45Mfdfz27 Aug 2026 14:50 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu33u3wwej2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mu2t6wdski2yDon’t miss out on the biggest sector events coming up! With events spanning archaeology, place-making, building maintenance + more, there is something for everyone this late summer season. Find the upcoming events in our bulletin: https://bit.ly/3SFxPuE27 Aug 2026 12:15 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2t6wdski2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mtxxtiejjo2jLast week Historic Environment Scotland announced The Scotland’s Places of Worship Fund, helping eligible places of worship recover VAT costs associated with repair works. Read more: https://bit.ly/3UtGqB726 Aug 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtxxtiejjo2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mtvmfdubtg2yDid you know that the 2026 SURF Awards for Best Practice in Community Regeneration are now open for applications? Do you know of a project that fits the bill? Don’t miss the Monday 7 September deadline. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4zqmwHi 25 Aug 2026 10:30 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtvmfdubtg2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mtirpdl4e62oOur 9th Joining the Dots blog is out now, ft. BEFS Net Zero Lead summarising her role and some of the emerging themes from discussions with BEFS Members and the wider sector when asked 'what does Net Zero looks like to you?' Read it here: https://bit.ly/4x6vXKx 20 Aug 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtirpdl4e62ohttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mtgypvqs6r2nBig news! BEFS team is joined by Freya Rhodes, our new Communications Officer. Freya brings a wealth of experience in social media management, arts and culture communications, and accessibility. Read more about Freya: https://bit.ly/4fTDwOw19 Aug 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtgypvqs6r2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mtgtd3hrgx2vBEFS Bulletin 402 is out now! 📣Featuring big news of places of worship funding, a new addition to BEFS team, and a Joining the Dots blog. Read it here: https://bit.ly/3SFxPuE19 Aug 2026 13:24 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtgtd3hrgx2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mszovrjsqe2eThere is still time to contribute to the #ecclesiasticalexemption survey launched by POWF. Keen to hear from architects, planners, building owners, funders, and more + congregations, communities, businesses, and more. Deadline 1 September. Respond here: https://bit.ly/4fVGX7w 14 Aug 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mszovrjsqe2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3msxuwmch2i2sICYMI! At the end of July BEFS responded to two Scot Parl consultations, preventative spend and cross-portfolio alignment were in focus in our responses - two of many topics covered in our 2026 BEFS Manifesto. Read our manifesto: https://bit.ly/4cjWv1q13 Aug 2026 14:43 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3msxuwmch2i2shttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3msqels7mz52s📩 The POWF Newsletter is out now! This edition features a summary of presentations given at the most recent meeting, where mixed-use, continued ecclesiastical use, and place-based considerations were in focus. 📖 Read the summaries here: https://bit.ly/3U7PPy110 Aug 2026 15:02 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3msqels7mz52shttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3msi3nc6efx2gICYMI 📢 Last week, BEFS responded to 2 Scot Parl consultations on the sustainability of Scotland’s tax and spending plans, and on public service reform. We asked for preventative spend and cross-portfolio approaches. Read our consultation responses: https://bit.ly/4wbIw60 07 Aug 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3msi3nc6efx2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3msdtjeth752cICYMI! Following a survey on sector experience of silica dust BEFS Associate Member Pvotal Consultancy has released research and a toolkit on silica dust and best practice. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4xqAvew 05 Aug 2026 15:24 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdtjeth752chttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3ms6pemby3t2aDon't miss POWF's open survey on #ecclesiasticalexemption - you can respond until 1 September. Find the survey here: https://bit.ly/4fVGX7w 03 Aug 2026 14:27 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms6pemby3t2a