Built Environment Forum Scotland

🏠 HEETSA Scoping Consultation: @ScotGov seeks views on Heat and Energy Efficiency Technical Suitability Assessment proposals. Stakeholder input wanted on HEETSA concept & how it fits the retrofit landscape. Closes 29 Aug. Read more: ow.ly/uugr50WtgqI #EnergyEfficiency

📚 @HistEnvScot developing online training on historic environment policy, legislation & change management. Register for workshops by 28 July or complete survey by 22 Aug. Learn more: ow.ly/UYZs50Wtg2C #Planning #Heritage #Scotland

🏛️BEFS members @SHBT @N_T_S launch rescue bid for Peter Womersley's iconic 1972 Bernat Klein Studio. Hopes of securing Category A-listed building at auction on 30 July but needs £3m restoration. Support the crowdfunder: ow.ly/inXF50WuEs0 #SaveBernatKlein

📊 Creative Industries Employers' Perspectives on Skills Initiatives 2025: New report reveals 57% of creative employers recruit young people but only 8% offer apprenticeships. Skills mismatches persist - work placements limited despite demand. 🔗ow.ly/YbXN50Wtgna

🧵 1/ We have some exciting news: Terry Levinthal has been appointed as Director of Edinburgh World Heritage!

Holyrood Magazine reports on environmental concerns across popular destinations - Loch Lomond water quality issues, NC500 overcrowding, infrastructure gaps. Read more: ow.ly/3kVH50WtgpM #Tourism #Sustainability #Scotland

NEWS: C20 Society is backing a coalition of leading Scottish heritage and design organisations that have joined forces to save and restore the Bernat Klein Studio, as it is put up for sale by public auction at the end of the month. The Bernat Klein Foundation, @N_T_S, and @SHBT,…

🎭 Constitution, Europe, External Affairs & Culture Committee seeking views on cultural funding as part of 2026-27 budget. Closes 15 Aug. Learn more: yourviews.parliament.scot/ceeac/pre-budg… #Funding #Scotland

📚 In case you missed it: Museum Futures Programme launched! £4m @scotgov investment for long-term sustainability in museums & galleries. Leadership Capacity Fund up to £60k available now; Innovation Fund coming soon. Free training & support available! 🔗ow.ly/zPEA50WtghE

🏛️ 7 Most Endangered Programme 2026: Call for nominations now open! @europanostra campaign to save Europe's heritage in danger- cultural & natural sites at risk. Learn more: 7mostendangered.eu #Heritage #EuropaNostra #Conservation

🏗️ Building Standards consultation: @ScotGov seeks views on flooding & groundwater guidance updates. Focus on property flood resilience for new buildings in at-risk areas. Updated guidance to align with latest industry standards. Read more: ow.ly/nOVS50Wtg7b

🏛️ Good news for Glasgow's heritage! Scottish Government confirms Vogue cinema should be listed & protected from demolition after owner's appeal. Historic Environment Scotland's June 2024 ruling upheld. 🔗 ow.ly/r4Xm50Wr8jJ #Heritage #Glasgow #Conservation

In case you missed it: Community Right to Buy: Review. @scotgov reviewing the 2003 legislation that empowers communities to acquire land & assets. Aims to simplify processes & explore improvements. Easy read & Gaelic versions available. Closes 5 Oct! 🔗ow.ly/CnyA50Wr8f3

🏛️ UK Heritage Pulse's 'Big Think': 90% agree it's better to reinterpret/repurpose heritage assets rather than let them fall into disuse. 3/4 believe sector's strength lies in breadth & diversity of physical heritage. Learn more: ow.ly/aNbs50Wr84N #Heritage #Sustainability

🏠 SFHA launches 'Homes Fit For The Future' Policy Paper calling for national accessible housing strategy! 70% of Scotland's housing built before 1982 - unfit for ageing population. 78,000 people need adaptations now. 🔗ow.ly/EFfT50Wr7V0 #Housing #Accessibility #Scotland

🏠 In housing news: Scottish Government investing £2m through the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership 2025-26 to bring privately-owned houses back into use. 43,538 properties empty for 6+ months - 73% for over a year. 🔗ow.ly/ofR450Wr5bS #Housing #EmptyHomes #Scotland

⚠️ As Scottish cities consider visitor levies, Scottish Tourism Alliance's open letter to Minister for Public Finance gains momentum - now over 800 signatories! STA develops risk matrix highlighting challenges before any levy goes live. 🔗ow.ly/3FLc50Wr6OQ

📖 Places of Worship Forum (POWF) launches its inaugural Newsletter! 🏛️ Quarterly publication with resources and information towards sustainable futures for Scotland's places of worship. 🔗 mailchi.mp/befs/powf-news… #POWF #Heritage #Scotland

☀️ The holidays are upon us! BEFS bulletin moves to summer schedule - next edition out 13 August. Our regular bi-monthly service resumes from September. Enjoy your summer break! 🏖️ #BEFS #SummerBreak #Scotland #BuiltEnvironment

📢 BULLETIN 379 IS OUT! 🏛️ This week: POWF launches inaugural newsletter, empty homes, and visitor levy. Plus consultations on Housing Bill & offshore wind. Read the full bulletin: ow.ly/ZAvj50Wr56G #BuiltEnvironment #Heritage #Scotland