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.

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22 APR 7:00pm
Glasgow City Heritage Trust are hosting Dr. Kathy Wheeler (University of Tennessee College of Architecture and Design), who will be discussing the now demolished Napier House and the tragic history of its construction. Napier House, which once occupied the corner of Govan Road and Napier Street in Glasgow, was designed by the architect William James Anderson, and during its construction in 1898 the top floor collapsed and five workmen died. The resulting inquest gave insight into the hierarchy of labour, the role of the architect, and the handling of the then relatively new concrete material. 
24 APR 
This year's Scottish Young Planners' Conference will explore planning's critical role in tackling the climate and nature crises. The conference will feature a variety of speakers who will provide critical insights, share best practice examples, and lead practical workshop sessions to enhance delegates' awareness, knowledge and skills on a range of topics.
28 APR 
This 3-day Workshop is aimed at conservators with previous knowledge but little experience of glass conservation, being objects or stained glass. The course will cover theory about glass degradation, conservation issues, conservation materials and techniques, and hands-on sessions on handling, bonding, mould making and filling flat glass and vessel glass surrogates. At the end of the workshop, participants will have a clear idea of common glass conservation issues, and options and strategies for their conservation.