Scotland’s Climate Change Plan 2026–2040 has been published. Yesterday, BEFS Head of Policy & Strategy Derek Rankine shared views with the Local Government, Housing & Planning Committee.

Watch: www.scottishparliame...
Read the Plan: www.gov.scot/publica...
BEFS response: www.befs.org.uk/wp-c...

For every £1 in Scotland's historic environment, £5.24 returns to our economy! Yet, a national grant fund dropped £10m since 1994. Our #BEFSManifesto2026 demands investment in climate, housing, and communities! ow.ly/BWLT50XtlLx 🏛️

🏗️ The Building Connections Conference at Stirling's Engine Shed tackled construction challenges. Scott McGibbon shared key paradoxes: we crave innovation but punish risk. Thanks to @HistEnvScot, @theCIOB, @RIASmembership & @RICSnews for partnering! 🔨

Thank you to everyone that attended BEFS event Places of Worship : Planning Forward in Glasgow this week! Strategic discussion & big topics, towards collaborative approaches and sustainable futures for these special buildings.
More on the Places of Worship Forum:
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📖 BLOG: Part of the ScotLand Futures initiative, exploring how land reform can help address urban challenges, the Scottish Land Commission consider the potential role of Compulsory Sales Orders in bringing neglected urban land back into use #LandReform ow.ly/aTOO50WGuVC

⏰ REMINDER: HES survey closing on 22 August! Send your views in now on development of a heritage training programme for planning authorities. ow.ly/cjGB50WFcGi

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📅 Reminder: Stay up to date with the latest built environment events across Scotland
Access our comprehensive BEFS Events Calendar for training, conferences, networking & more
Check calendar: www.befs.org.uk/events/
#BuiltEnvironment #Scotland #Events

Wed: Listed buildings demolition petition PE2105
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BEFS Director Hazel Johnson representing sector views on planning & heritage protection.
Watch session: www.scottishparliame...

#Planning #Heritage

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 With May 2026 Scottish elections approaching, BEFS is developing a Manifesto to shape built environment policy.
6-month development plan underway with member consultation on priority themes.
📝 Draft notes from HEWG session now online
Learn more: www.befs.org.uk/wp-c...

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Thank you @HistEnvScot for the continued support for BEFS role as a strategic intermediary. We look forward to working with Members, stakeholders and partners - towards a resilient and sustainable sector and sustainable places for the future! ! #HESsupported
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BEFS is pleased to announce funding from @HistEnvScot through their Partnership Fund! This will support our work over the next 3 years, advocating for Scotland's historic and existing built environment across key policy areas including net zero, traditional skills & planning. #HESsupported

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