
Built Environment Forum Scotland (BEFS) is an umbrella body for organisations working in the built environment in Scotland. Drawing on extensive expertise in a membership-led forum, BEFS informs, debates and advocates on the strategic issues, opportunities and challenges facing Scotland’s historic and contemporary built environment.
Upcoming Events
Doors Open Days 2026
19 SEP
The festival will take place on weekends between 5th and 27th of September. Find out when events in your local area will be happening .
Doors Open Days 2026
20 SEP
The festival will take place on weekends between 5th and 27th of September. Find out when events in your local area will be happening .
SPAB – Maintaining Historic Places of Worship: Forfar
22 SEP 9:30am
Are you involved in caring for and maintaining a place of worship in Scotland? Caring for a historic building can feel like a never-ending task, but thankfully there are some simple steps you can take to keep your building in good condition and reduce the likelihood of large repair projects further down the line. In this introductory one-day course, you will learn how your historic faith building works and the practical steps you can take to look after it. You'll be able to put your new knowledge into action right away, with a practical exercise looking at the host building inside and out to identify maintenance issues and areas of vulnerability. There will also be the opportunity to discuss your building with the course tutors and others attending. Armed with a new understanding of how traditional buildings were constructed, how they work, and how they decay, you’ll leave with the skills and confidence you need to spot and tackle common problems that put your old building at risk.









