ISSUE 440

Spring 2022 Issue

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OS227 The Building (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2022

BP224 Cyber security for construction businesses

SC226 Updates and Thoughts on the Station Hotel, Ayr

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NEWS/INFORMATION/PUBLICATIONS

Architects Survey 2022

We would like to invite you to participate in the national 2022 Architects Survey, run in
conjunction with the RIBA and The Fees Bureau.

To take part in the survey, click

here: https://tickbox.org/Architects_Home.asp?RFBS=RIAS847514658

If you are a joint RIAS/RIBA member, you may have received an invitation to participate from
the RIBA. You can reply to either invitation but will only be able to fill in the survey once.

The Fees Bureau is an independent research company who publish research regarding the
construction industry. A key part of that research relates to fees, charge rates and
salaries. The Fees Bureau (a division of Mirza & Nacey Research Ltd) have been undertaking
this important member service since 1989 and the RIAS has participated since 2010.

Please note that the RIAS will be publishing the survey results on the Member and Practice
area of the RIAS website in the autumn. Answers from Scottish members will ensure that the
results are representative across the UK.

Your response will be confidential and anonymous.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer workplaces and public settings
This guidance for businesses and workplaces on reducing the risk of COVID-19 and supporting
staff and customers was updated on 1 May. The requirements that were in law have been
removed. However, COVID-19 still remains a concern for public health and the Scottish
Government strongly recommend you risk assess your premises and take sensible precautions
and actions to reduce the risk of transmission.

To view the guidance visit https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-general-

guidance-for-safer-workplaces/

SPPN 2/2022: Public procurement - prompt payment in the supply chain

This policy note provides details of how public bodies are to embed prompt payment
performance in the supply chain through procurement processes. This policy note replaces
SPPN 08/2009.

To view visit www.gov.scot/publications/prompt-payment-in-the-supply-chain-sppn-2-2022/

Scottish Futures Trust How to develop and operate shared workspace

What are the key steps to setting up shared workspace? And how do you create a welcoming
workplace environment, one which attracts and retains users?

These questions and more have been answered and brought together in a new Guidance
document prepared by Asset Strategy team.

The guidance provides a routemap to help property owners, operators, and users work out what
needs to be covered when considering shared workspace.
www.scottishfuturestrust.org.uk/storage/uploads/howtodevelopandoperatesharedworkspaceguid
anceapril2022.pdf

SEPA Floodline: Free service open to businesses

Businesses in areas at risk of flooding are being urged to sign up for free local Flood Warnings
through Floodline, a service operated by SEPA.

Receiving advance notice of flooding allows businesses more time to act and reduce the risk of
damage and disruption. This may involve deploying flood protection products, moving vehicles
from at risk areas and changing plans.

Find out more and sign up at floodline.sepa.org.uk/floodingsignup/ or by calling 0345 988 1188.
Check the flood risk at your business premises at https://map.sepa.org.uk/floodmaps
regional flood alerts and local flood warnings are available on their website
at sepa.org.uk/floodupdates/

Information on what to do before, during and after flooding, and tips to protect your business
can also be found at https://floodlinescotland.org.uk/

Technical Guide for UK Straw Construction

The School of Natural Building are delighted to announce the e for straw
bale construction. This is a comprehensive resource for architects, designers and self-builders
alike. For further information visit http://schoolofnaturalbuilding.co.uk/technical-guide-for-uk-
straw-construction/
Healthy Buildings Conference 2022
The annual ASBP Healthy Building conference is wide-ranging, featuring a mix of voices from
academia, practice and industry who are pushing the boundaries of sustainable innovation on
different fronts.

A detailed summary report and video recording of the 6th annual ASBP Healthy Buildings
Conference is available at https://asbp.org.uk/asbp-news/hb22-report-hattie-hartman

HES Green Recovery Statement

Historic Environment Scotland has set out their vision for how heritage can be the keystone of
overy with publication of its Green Recovery Statement for the historic
environment.

The historic environment sector, and the traditional materials, construction methods and skills
that go with it, provide over 5,000 years of accumulated knowledge and practice of how to live
sustainably. The statement sets out how Scotland can use this past to support its future,
highlighting key areas where the sector both the traditional built environment and wider
intangible cultural heritage - can make a vital contribution to sustainable economic recovery
across policy agendas, including traditional skills and jobs, digital connectivity and responsible
tourism.

For further information visit https://www.historicenvironment.scot/about-us/news/hes-sets-out-

vision-for-heritage-led-green-recovery

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Advertised Events
Whilst events are beginning to take place in person again, or, adopt the hybrid approach of in
person and online, individuals should continue to check with event organisers as to the
circumstances of particular events that they have booked. This is in case there should be any
last minute changes, due to the pandemic.

Timber Accelerator Hub Launch of Phase 1 Report

Date: 5 May 2022
Location: Online
Time: 1pm to 2pm
Cost: Free

Join ASBP and Built by Nature UK Networks Lead, Joe Giddings for a free launch event for the
Phase 1 report of the Timber Accelerator Hub project. Hear more about the findings from the
first year and next steps for the Hub going forwards.

For further information visit https://asbp.org.uk/events/tah-phase1

SEDA Solar Seminar #3: Large Scale Inter-Seasonal Use of Solar Thermal
for Heat Networks: Can it work in Scotland?
Date: 9 May 2022
Location: Online
Time: 5.30pm to 7.00pm
Cost: £3 to £6

SEDA Solar has brought together three of Eu -scale solar thermal

to discuss their use in Europe, and to explore how they could be incorporated into Scotland's
Heat Network Fund applications.

For further information and to book click here.

Carbon Accounting in Construction: Skill Landscape and Capacity

Building
Date: 10 May 2022
Location: Online
Time: 2pm to 3pm
Cost: Free

The construction industry faces a significant disruption due to climate emergency. Companies,
supply chains and projects are required to account for carbon emissions and transition to
scientifically based low-carbon products and projects.

This transition necessitates a deeper understanding of carbon accounting and an innovative

capacity building approach to mitigate climate change risks.

Join the Centre of Excellence in Smart Construction webinar to learn about the future skills
needed and the capacity building strategies adopted in the construction industry to avoid
greenwashing and implement transparent carbon tracking and accounting.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/carbon-accounting-in-construction-skill-landscape-and-capacity-
building-tickets-320505920837?aff=erelexpmlt&keep_tld=1

Brodies Construction Case Law Update

Date: 10 May 2022
Location: Online
Time: 8.30am to 9.15am
Cost: Free

In this session Brodies will discuss some of the hot topics and trends they are seeing in the
construction industry and will provide some practical tips for dealing with these issues.

For further information visit https://brodies.com/events/construction-case-law-update/

Architectural Conservation Masterclasses 2022:

The Making of the Romanian National Museum of the Anti-Communist
Revolution

Date: 10 May 2022

Location: Online
Time: 12pm to 1pm
Cost: Free

The sixth in the architectural conservation masterclass series looks at the Making of the
Romanian National Museum of the Anti-Communist Revolution. This presentation is by Monica
Oana.

To book visit www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-making-of-the-romanian-national-museum-of-the-anti-

communist-revolution-tickets-321467667447?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Dcarbonise Exhibition and Conference 2022
Date: 11-12 May 2022
Location: SEC Glasgow
Cost: Free

Dcarbonise is dedicated to helping you improve energy efficiency and decrease costs for the
built environment and transport solutions. This events brings together the low carbon energy
community and provides you with sources of knowledge, inspiration and key connections.

For further information visit https://www.all-energy.co.uk/en-gb/dcarbonise/visit.html

Net Zero Live: How can material specification help achieve net zero
targets?
Date: 12 May 2022
Location: Online
Time: 11am to 12pm
Cost: Free

Construction material related emissions account for 28% of the total global emissions from
buildings and the construction sector. With buildings becoming more efficient operationally, the
carbon impact from construction materials can account for up to between 40% and 70% over
the life of a building. This means that as the push toward net zero ramps up built environment
firms are facing increasingly tough choices about how and what they use to deliver projects.

In this session hear from our panel of experts as they discuss sustainable material options,
green alternatives and circular economy principles. Drawn from across the supply chain, the
panel will discuss key considerations and concerns for different parts of the sector as well as on
different project types.

To book visit https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3096465958961885707

Architectural Conservation Masterclasses 2022:

The Modernist Heritage of Ukraine Ievgeniia Gubkina

Date: 17 May 2022

Location: Online
Time: 12pm to 1pm
Cost: Free

The seventh in the architectural conservation masterclass series. This presentation by Ievgeniia
Gubkina will look at the mass housing in Saltivka, as the biggest residential area in Ukraine
under fierce Russian shelling.

To book visit www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-modernist-heritage-of-ukraine-ievgeniia-gubkina-

tickets-321469763717?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

What problems do natural paints & finishes solve?

Date: 19 May 2022
Location: Online
Time: 12.30pm to 2pm
Cost: ASBP members Free, registration essential; Member of partner organisation* £10 +
VAT; Non-member/General admittance £20 + VAT

* ACAN, AECB, Building Performance Network, BWF, CIBSE, Fit for the Future, Good Homes
Alliance, Passivhaus Trust, STBA, The Green Register and Woodknowledge Wales.
Join ASBP and members of their new working group for a webinar exploring the benefits and
characteristics of natural paints and finishes.

For further information and to book visit https://asbp.org.uk/events/natural-paints-finishes

BM TRADA Fundamentals of Timber

Wood and Timber Properties

Date: 19 May 2022

Location: Online
Time: 12pm to 1pm

In this webinar, Lewis Taylor, Senior Timber Frame Consultant, BM TRADA, covers:

- Variability of timber
- Appearance grain, texture, figure
- Density, reaction wood, juvenile wood, heartwood, sapwood, and how they all affect timber
properties
- Timber and wood characteristics
- Toxicity, chemical reaction and corrosive properties in conjunction with other materials
- Timber as a structural product

For further information and to book click here.

The Creation of Water s Edge

Date: 19 May 2022
Location: Dundee Art Society Gallery, 17 Roseangle, Dundee, DD1 4LP
Time: 7pm

Dundee entrepreneur Chris van der Kuyl will join Dundee Civic Trust for this event. In addition to
his role as chairman of 4J Studios (developers of Minecraft), Chris co-
Camperdown Dock. The transformation of these previously run-down transit sheds to a high-
quality commercial development will be at the centre of his talk.

For further information on this event please contact Dundee Civic Trust
https://www.dundeecivictrust.co.uk/the-development-of-waters-edge/

SLCT: Introduction to Maintaining Traditional Buildings

Date: 20 May 2022
Location: Charlestown Workshops
Time: 10am to 3pm
Cost: (£132.00 incl VAT) *20% discount for RIAS members*
(please email admin@scotlime.org with attendees full name, company name, RIAS membership
number, address and postcode, email address and contact number to obtain discount).

This course provides the perfect starting point if you are considering undertaking some simple

are being given the correct advice.

The course will outline the maintenance that traditional buildings require and attendees will gain
an understanding of traditional building techniques and the correct materials to use when
undertaking repairs.

For further information visit

https://www.scotlime.org/skills-training/courses/introduction-to-maintaining-traditional-buildings/
Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust: Architectural Conservation CPD Series
Date: 25 May 2022
Location: Online
Time: 12.15pm to 1.30pm
Cost: £15 + £1.76 fee (discounted rates for multi-session booking and students)

For the second session of Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust's 6-part Architectural Conservation
CPD series, attendees will hear from Chris McGregor of Historic Environment Scotland on
Phases of Build and Conservation at HES Stanley Mills.

For further information on this event and the full series visit Architectural Conservation CPD:
Principles and Best Practice Tickets | Eventbrite

A+DS CPD series on Traditional Building Maintenance

Roof Slating by Graeme Millar of the NFRC

Date: 26 May 2022

Location: Online
Time: 12.30pm to 1.30pm
Cost: Free

This CPD touches on the many topics relevant to the maintenance and upgrade of traditional
Scottish slate roofs.

Topics covered in the CPD will include:

Scottish slate
Supplies of Scottish slate
Properties of colour, size (random thickness)
Alternative slates available
When to re-slate and when to repair
When to redress and reuse slate introducing minimum new slates
When to totally strip and re-slate
When re-roofing gives you the opportunity to retrofit insulation to roof voids
Comparisons of finished roofs with different slates (especially those on
terraced/tenement properties where the new slate abuts a roof with Scotch slate, good
and bad examples)

For further information and to book visit https://materials.ads.org.uk/cpd-series-on-traditional-

building-maintenance/

For more events this month please check the RIAS website here:
https://www.rias.org.uk/about/events
This bulletin contains details of commercial events run by organisations outside of the RIAS.
Inclusion of commercial events in this bulletin is for information purposes only and does not
constitute an endorsement of these events by the RIAS.