
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
UOR/Pvotal – Silica Dust in Tenements Awareness
25 SEP 12:00pm
Silica dust is a hazard linked to life‑changing and fatal illnesses, and is found wherever construction is taking place. Under One Roof has partnered with Pvotal Consultancy to help construction workers, housing professionals and homeowners to understand and mitigate the harms caused by silica dust. If you own or help to manage a tenement building, and are considering doing retrofit or repair work, you should be aware of the risks posed by silica dust and how those risks can be managed. Join this free lunchtime webinar to find out about silica dust in tenement buildings, and how you can protect yourself while carrying out repairs or retrofit.
Doors Open Days 2026
26 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 .
DHET – Felt Experiences of Place Workshop
26 SEP 2:00pm
Join Dundee Historic Environment Trust as part of Doors Open Days for a relaxed and accessible workshop about Dundee’s historic buildings and how people feel about them. Using the Felt Experiences of Place resource kit, Dundee Historic Environment Trust invites you to explore your feelings and experiences of Dundee and Dundee’s historic buildings. Look together at photos of local buildings and use emojis to show responses to these places. There will also be an opportunity to create a plaque to show your feelings about a place of your choice. All materials will be provided.










