Built Environment Forum Scotland

@scotgov's HEETSA consultation analysis shows 79% support for a retrofit framework with independent assessors, standard outputs & logbooks. 🏠🔧 👉 Read more: gov.scot/publications/h…

The recent fire at a listed building on Union Street, Glasgow prompts reflection on caring for Scotland's historic places. A @scotgov consultation on fire safety and building standards is now live. Respond: ow.ly/zfYc50YwiFY HES guidance: ow.ly/zTZf50YwiFZ

@scotgov has published Scotland's Fourth Land Use Strategy (2026–31), balancing climate, nature, housing, and economic needs. 📄 Read: ow.ly/fNqV50Ywgix 📊 Analysis: ow.ly/pNhX50Ywgiy 🗣️ Consultation: ow.ly/iJGh50Ywgiz

Out now: the seventh in the BEFS Joining the Dots series ✍️ In this new blog, Katherine Pollard of the Scottish Land Commission explores how land reform connects to housing, high streets, retrofit and community empowerment. Take a look: befs.org.uk/latest/joining…

The Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill passed Stage 3 at Holyrood (70-56). It funds cladding remediation from April 2028 🏗️ 📄 Learn more: ow.ly/IOVv50YwjJK 📄 Consultation response: ow.ly/WaJt50YwjJI 📄 Committee evidence: ow.ly/3QEk50YwjJJ

BEFS Bulletin 393 is out 📣 This edition features built environment news, new BEFS blogs, consultations, publications, events and details of the upcoming BEFS pre-election hustings. Catch up here: ow.ly/bWEj50YwhXu

@scotgov reopens Just Transition Fund with £17m for green jobs, innovation, and community projects in North East and Moray. Community groups and social enterprises now eligible. ⤵️ gov.scot/news/expanded-…

A new report from Future Economy Scotland explores how Scotland could fund a just transition to net zero using devolved fiscal powers. Funding Scotland’s Future sets out tax reforms that could raise £2.3bn annually while protecting low-income households. 📄futureeconomy.scot/publications/1…

Planning authorities lost 28.6% of budgets since 2010. Archaeological officers down 38%. Yet Net Zero demands increasingly complex decisions about existing buildings 🏛️ Read our full manifesto: ow.ly/47Nh50YsMnB #BEFSManifesto2026 #Planning

"We have a shared goal: to create thriving, more equitable and sustainable places." @ScotLandCommission's Kathie Pollard on why land reform matters to Scotland's built environment. Latest Joining the Dots blog: befs.org.uk/latest/joining…

📣 BEFS Member Stirling City Heritage Trust is recruiting new trustees. They are seeking people with an interest in traditional architecture and the care of historic buildings. Learn more and apply: ow.ly/AayI50Yr9FW

The Just Transition Commission's final report, No Time to Lose, warns Scotland's low-carbon transition is falling short and urges stronger action to support communities. ⬇️ ow.ly/iYbE50Yr9QN

🧱 @scotgov published analysis on consultation responses about Building Standards updates on flooding (Section 3.3), focusing on stronger flood resilience and improved guidance for designers and verifiers. 🔗ow.ly/E4IW50Yr9MA

📄 @scotgov has published analysis of responses to the Draft Climate Change Plan 2026–2040 consultation. Respondents highlight the need for clearer delivery, stronger public transport and a just transition that accounts for regional & sector impacts. ow.ly/jOe550Yr9J7

📢 SCVO has published its 2026 Scottish Parliament election manifesto, calling for stronger support for Scotland’s voluntary sector. It sets out priorities including fair funding, better commissioning, modernised regulation and support for volunteering. scvo.scot/about/manifest…

📊 BEFS Member @Historic_Houses has published a new report, ‘A Fragile Inheritance: the state of the UK’s Historic Houses’, highlighting the impact of these places on tourism, the economy and employment and the challenges they face. Read the report: ow.ly/2Jjq50Yr9Eq

🏝️ Scotland's island communities: share views on training and support for Local Place Plans and renewable energy! Closes 15 March 2026 👇 pas.org.uk/news/island-co…

🏛️ Heritage Matters — Tue 17 March | City Chambers Join Secretary-General of @europanostra, Sneška Quaedvlieg-Mihailovic, on the Brussels Manifesto + shared Scotland–Europe heritage priorities. 🎟️ All welcome (ticket required): thersa.org/events/2026/03…

In case you missed it, @scotcivictrust is seeking entries for the My Place Awards 2026, celebrating community-led projects shaping and strengthening places across Scotland. Find out more or enter 👇 scottishcivictrust.org.uk/activities/my-…

📘 BEFS Member RTPI Scotland has published its Planifesto for the 2026 Holyrood elections, outlining priorities for a fully resourced planning system, infrastructure-led development, diverse housing and thriving communities. Read the Planifesto: ow.ly/tLCM50YpY07