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/3mlv36qsfc62sICYMI! BEFS Members SURF have analysed the main parties manifestos' stances on local democracy, housing, regeneration, and more in a recent blog. With a new government forming, stay on top of what the parties have committed to. Read it here: https://bit.ly/4txudr815 May 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlv36qsfc62shttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mlsrhcx3os2wFrom industrial parks to thriving neighbourhoods? Urban Retrofit explores how diversification can deliver homes, jobs, green space & sustainable communities while reusing the existing built environment. Read the article here: https://bit.ly/4noXu5B #UrbanPlanning 14 May 2026 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlsrhcx3os2whttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mlqhqdanag2wFive days remain to respond to the UK Parliament Tourism Inquiry consultation. If you'd like to have your say about the role of culture and heritage in attracting visitors to the UK, you can respond here: https://bit.ly/49CbcML #scottishtourism #heritage13 May 2026 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqhqdanag2whttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mlq3voiw3u2sBEFS Bulletin 397 is out! 📣 In this edition you'll find new consultations, reviews of party manifestos, and a busy events calendar for the late spring and summer ahead. Catch up here: https://bit.ly/49KoBm113 May 2026 10:30 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlq3voiw3u2shttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mlnqkz526j2iThe NPF4 is our national planning framework - a static PDF in a digital age 📄 Make it interactive: ✅ Live guidance updates ✅ Linked policies ✅ Case studies ✅ Searchable. 21st century planning needs 21st century tools 💻 Read our full manifesto: https://bit.ly/48NuMW2 12 May 2026 12:02 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlnqkz526j2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mlkzczrzzz22ICYMI! If you're looking for a general overview of what it’s like to work with heritage, BEFS Members Historic Houses have released a report mapping the career opportunities and journeys of the heritage sector. Read the report here: https://bit.ly/4cCbrbk #heritagecareers11 May 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlkzczrzzz22https://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mldb7vw47n2aAre you curious about what funding for culture might look like in the EU Multiannual Financial Framework for 2028-34? The interim budget report was adopted on 29 April. Read more about the budget proposals here: https://bit.ly/4wbCpjn08 May 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldb7vw47n2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mlbe3krmii2jCongratulations 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.07 May 2026 13:46 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlbe3krmii2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3ml72gblim52xThe Tenement Action Group (TAG) have had their recommendations for tenement law reform to support flat owners endorsed by four political parties. Read the story here: https://bit.ly/4ewEksf 06 May 2026 15:48 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml72gblim52xhttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3ml45cy3jib24Traditional skills aren't "niche" - they're: ✅ Essential for Net Zero ✅ Secure careers (huge demand) ✅ Well-paid (skilled shortage) ✅ Creative & impactfulWe need culture shift: celebrate craft, share with young people, show career paths. Read our manifesto: https://bit.ly/48NuMW2 #BEFSManifesto2026 05 May 2026 12:02 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml45cy3jib24https://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mkztsfkugn2wDon’t Waste Buildings have released a report, The Reuse Dividend, exploring the opportunities for economic growth and regeneration through investing in retrofit and reuse of buildings. Read the case studies and evidence here: https://bit.ly/4uiN3Tz 04 May 2026 14:06 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkztsfkugn2whttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mkrrcf6bf225BEFS Members Historic Houses Houses have launched a new platform for heritage careers - Work In A Castle. This online community aims to connect and signpost jobs across the heritage sector. Explore the platform here: https://bit.ly/4cEsU3d #heritagecareers01 May 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkrrcf6bf225https://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mkpe6zygnw2fBEFS is delighted to welcome The Heritage Alliance as our newest Member - England's largest heritage coalition with over 200 organisations. Learn more about THA here: https://bit.ly/41YK6LT Want to become a BEFS Member? https://bit.ly/42nf7cF30 Apr 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpe6zygnw2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mkmx4bom3v2jBEFS Bulletin 396 is now live! 📣 This edition features a busy events calendar, more manifestos, and a recap of BEFS Working Group COG in Perth! Read it here: https://bit.ly/4mVhegW29 Apr 2026 11:01 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkmx4bom3v2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mkid4xc4vy2sDon't miss the opportunity to have your say in the Scot Gov Draft Infrastructure Strategy 2027-2037, closing 5 May. Have your say on public assets, place-making and private investment ✅ Respond here: https://bit.ly/4eN1xX7 #BuiltEnvironment27 Apr 2026 14:53 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkid4xc4vy2shttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mka62fnblo2fLost capacity across built environment: 📉 28.6% planning budget cuts 📉 38% fewer archaeological officers 📉 58% more engineers needed by 2027 Preventative spend on skills NOW prevents costly disasters LATER 💰 Invest in expertise ✅ Read our full manifesto: https://bit.ly/48NuMW2 #BEFSManifesto2026 24 Apr 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mka62fnblo2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mk6g6nukh62aTraditional skills crisis: stonemasons booked months ahead, joiners declining work, college courses closing, ageing workforce 👴 Yet we need these skills for 52.9% of our housing & Net Zero targets 🎯 Read our full manifesto: https://bit.ly/48NuMW2 #BEFSManifesto2026 🧱 23 Apr 2026 16:21 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6g6nukh62ahttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mk2zqyiiuc27What built environment commitments are the main parties making in the run-up to next month’s Scottish Parliament elections? Read BEFS report on the back of our successful hustings event in Edinburgh with RICS Scotland & the CIOB - and a review of party manifestos: https://bit.ly/41Md4hP22 Apr 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk2zqyiiuc27https://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mjz23vakcw2yThe 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/4mFTKMV21 Apr 2026 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjz23vakcw2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mjwmyk2meo2iHave you read BEFS Manifesto yet? Read it today to get an overview of BEFS strategic steer and vision for the historic and existing built environment in Scotland. Read it here: https://bit.ly/4cjWv1q #heritage #builtenvironment20 Apr 2026 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwmyk2meo2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mjw7j7dluf2zEuropa Nostra are hosting a residency opportunity for 10 heritage professionals in Malta, with a focus on inclusive European heritage. Would you like to exchange best practices & explore strategies for building resilient heritage organisations? Read more: https://bit.ly/4tSg74b 20 Apr 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjw7j7dluf2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mjoo4qmzwy22Scot Gov has published a blog outlining the accomplishments from the first year of the National Planning Hub, a partnership with the Improvement Service. If you would like to learn more about the Hub, its delivery, and next steps, you can do so here: https://bit.ly/4sypFAc 17 Apr 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjoo4qmzwy22https://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mjjtx2fior25BEFS has published a new consultation response on our website on fire safety and building standards regulations. We advocate for clarity of language and case studies to help illustrate the needs of historic buildings. Read our response in full: https://bit.ly/4tHWqf415 Apr 2026 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjjtx2fior25https://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mjjk3smuok22BEFS Bulletin 395 is out now! 📣 Featuring a recap of our pre-election Hustings last week, and a warm welcome to BEFS Net Zero Lead! Read it here: https://bit.ly/4mwugBw15 Apr 2026 09:05 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjjk3smuok22https://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mjhnlbhyon2mDates for your diary! BEFS Members such as Archaeology Scotland, The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, and the Heritage Network are organising conferences this year. Make sure you secure your places today and find other events of interests here: https://bit.ly/4tG8SfF14 Apr 2026 15:02 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhnlbhyon2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mjhgutkjuv2nDon't miss this! BEFS Members AHF are hosting their 50th anniversary exhibition in Glasgow from 30 April to 16 May, telling the story of how heritage reuse can transform and impact communities. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3OB21VF14 Apr 2026 13:02 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhgutkjuv2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mj567vyvkc2xScot Gov has published two strategies on Climate Change and the Environment. BEFS has fed into both over the years to make sure the built environment sector voice is heard. Find both in our latest Bulletin: https://bit.ly/4tG8SfF10 Apr 2026 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj567vyvkc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mj2kg2v2hq2xTuesday 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 #hustings09 Apr 2026 10:01 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj2kg2v2hq2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3mizfit2ebr2t32 projects across Scotland will benefit from a total of £36m from the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund, announced by Scot Gov. The grant will be used to bring 21 disused or derelict sites back into use. Read the full announcement here: https://bit.ly/3PYidAC08 Apr 2026 23:00 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3mizfit2ebr2thttps://bsky.app/profile/thebefs.bsky.social/post/3miyaokwilh2wThe Scottish Government have published their review of the Community Rights To Buy consultation, which includes recommendations for each topic covered. You can read the announcement and find the review here: https://bit.ly/4bZbBJF08 Apr 2026 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:nkrnakfobevbjechipe27rbt/app.bsky.feed.post/3miyaokwilh2w