ISSUE 438

Spring 2022 Issue

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FI228 Joint ventures and the Use of the SCA with the Sub-consultant
agreement

OS225 ARB Update

SC224
Built Environment

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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.

HES Heritage & Place Programme
A new Historic Environment Scotland place-based funding programme offering grants of up to
£1.5m has opened for expressions of interest. The new Heritage & Place Programme is an
area-based funding programme that aims to contribute to the development of vibrant and
sustainable places in Scotland through community-based regeneration of the historic
environment.

Heritage focused schemes that are located within conservation areas or distinctive heritage
areas will be supported through the programme.

For further information visit https://www.historicenvironment.scot/about-us/news/grants-up-to-

15m-for-regeneration-of-scottish-heritage-areas/

Planning Permission Appeals: housing development statistics

Planning permission appeal statistics for housing developments involving 10 or more houses
since January 2015 have been published. To view visit
https://www.gov.scot/publications/planning-permission-appeals-housing-development-statistics/

UKGBC Social Value Toolkit

The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has published guidance to support the delivery of
social value across built environment projects.

Prioritising social value across our building projects has the potential to unlock a range of social,
economic and environmental benefits to society. From tackling economic inequality, fighting
climate change, improving health and wellbeing, and more recently, shielding the vulnerable
against the impact of the ongoing cost of living and energy price rises.

For further information visit https://www.ukgbc.org/news/ukgbc-publish-toolkit-to-scale-the-

delivery-of-social-value-across-the-built-environment/

Designing for net zero

Local Authority Urban Design Forum 15 event report

Architecture and Design Scotland hosted the 15th Local Authority Urban Design Forum event
online on 1 March 2022. The event was in three parts:
Net zero towns and cities, Retrofit and heritage and a discussion on policy and approaches.

Fresh from the findings of the Just Transition C Zero

targets, how do we meet the challenges of preparing our towns and cities for a net zero future?

Find out more about the event at https://www.ads.org.uk/netzero_design_laudf15/

Climate Heritage Network 2021 Annual Report

Mobilising Culture for Climate Action

This Annual Report of the Climate Heritage Network describes the work of CHN members
around the world in 2021 to mobilise arts, culture and heritage for climate action.

Across the pages of this Annual Report are the stories of foundations laid, tools and resources
created, teams built. These accomplishments expand the leverage that comes from
collaboration and speaking with one voice. The climate emergency rages on. The quest for low-
carbon, climate resilient futures continues and, increasingly, the world is counting culture in!

For further information visit

https://issuu.com/climateheritage/docs/climate_heritage_annual_report_draft?

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.

Architectural Conservation Masterclasses 2022:

Intangible Cultural Heritage in Medellin Penny Travlou

Date: 5 April 2022

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

The fourth in the architectural conservation masterclass series looks at 'Intangible Cultural
Heritage in Medellin'. This presentation is by Penny Travlou.

To book click here.

CIOB: iMist Fire Suppression

Date: 5 April 2022
Location: Online
Time: 2pm to 3pm
Cost: Free

This CPD presentation by CIOB Central Scotland lasts approx. 45mins with a full Q&A session
afterwards and a certificate of attendance (1hour) is issued. Each presentation features
information relating to: -
Full compliance with British Standards and Building Regulations, including recent amendments.

Testing, Approval, Accreditation and Certifications - Including Building

Regulations/Building Standards. (LABC/LABSS/LABC Cymru)
Case Studies and Demonstration Videos.
Design, Manufacture, Installation and Maintenance.
The Benefits of Mist v Sprinklers.
How Mist Suppression Fights Fires Before The Fire Brigade Arrives.

For further information and to book click here.

BM TRADA Structural Timber Engineering Series
Designing with moisture in mind in new and old timber buildings

Date: 5 April 2022

Location: Online
Time: 12pm to 1.30pm
Cost: Free

In this webinar, Andrew Lawrence, Associate Director, Arup, and Lewis Taylor, Senior Timber
Frame Consultant, BM TRADA, cover the principles of moisture in wood and how they affect
structural and durability performance; how to work with moisture in wood and not against it; and
design issues affecting external structural components. They will also take a look at how we can
control the conditions inside old buildings to best use and preserve existing structural timber
members.

For further information on the series and to book click here.

Sustainability and the SPAB Approach

Talk hosted by the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings

Date: 7th April 2022

Time: 1pm 2.30pm
Location: Online event
Cost: £15+VAT SPAB members, £25+VAT non-members

Part of Conservation in Common, a cross-disciplinary series of events for professionals working

in the built heritage sector.

The climate crisis is the single biggest challenge facing humanity, and the construction industry
must play a huge role in tackling this. However the greenest building is the one that already
exists, so careful examination must be given to how we can re-use our existing building stock in
a sustainable way.

Further information and booking available at www.rsua.org.uk/events/continuous-professional-

development/sustainability-and-the-spab-approach/

Brodies LLP Construction Academy:

A look at current legal trends in the construction industry and a general H&S and
regulatory update

Date: 7 April 2022

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

Brodies invite you to join them for their Construction Academy aimed at associate and junior
level members of the construction sector. Presented by their associates Harriet Rutherford,
Ramsay Hall, Lynn Livesey and Sarah McConnell they will cover the following:

Current legal trends we are seeing in the construction market, including changes in the
PII market, caps on liability and the increased use of electronic signing.
Health and safety obligations and practical tips for responding to HSE spot checks.
Modern slavery, environmental regulation and financial crime in the construction sector.

For further information and to book visit https://brodies.com/events/construction-academy-a-

look-at-current-legal-trends-in-the-construction-industry-and-a-general-h-and-s-and-regulatory-
update/
SEDA Solar Seminar #2 - Solar neighbourhood, Passivhaus and
Manufacturing
Date: 11 April 2022
Location: Online
Time: 5.30pm to 7pm
Cost: £3 to £6

Solar Neighbourhoods; urban-level solar planning, Passivhaus building design and local
production of solar thermal collectors.

Solar energy is a natural resource that requires careful planning to ensure the energy is
efficiently captured and used economically. In this session, we will explore the design of solar
neighbourhoods, from urban-level planning to building-level design (Passivhaus), and local job
creation through solar design and collector manufacturing.

For further information and to book click here.

The Impact of Enslavement on Built Environment

By the Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland

Date: 11th April 2022

Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Online & in person at Augustine United Church, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
Cost: Tickets must be booked in advance for both the live and streamed events via Eventbrite.
Please note that places for in-person tickets are limited. If attending in-person, please wear a
mask and maintain 1-metre distancing. Tickets are priced at £6 (£2 for students).

Join AHSS for a talk on the impact of slavery on buildings.

Drawing on her recent research for the National Trust for Scotland, Jennifer Melville provides
historic examples of the acquisition and enhancement of properties in Scotland by Scots living
in the West Indies, where a disproportionate number of Scots settled, and shows how wealth
derived from the enslavement of people in these far-flung colonies came to have such a
significant impact on buildings.

For further information and to book visit https://www.ahss.org.uk/events/the-impact-of-

enslavement-on-scotlands-built-environment/

BM TRADA Structural Timber Engineering Series

How timber components are connected

Date: 12 April 2022

Location: Online
Time: 12pm to 1.30pm
Cost: Free

In this webinar, Dr Jose-Manuel Cabrero, Professor of Timber, University of Navarra, and Dr

Adrian Leijten, Professor of Timber Engineering (Retired), Eindhoven University of Technology,
take a look at the key connection types available, how to undertake calculations, the major
practicalities to consider, and conclude by commenting on which types are best in common
situations.

For further information on the series and to book click here.

EAA Invites - Live virtual building visit of Ostro by Paper Igloo
Date: 14 April 2022
Location: Online
Time: 6pm to 7.30pm
Cost: £0 to £8

This year the EAA Invites series will focus on good examples of sustainable design. The first
event is a live virtual building visit to Ostro by Paper Igloo Architecture. Join our EAA president
Jo McClelland by Zoom as she visits the recently completed Passivhaus project at 6pm on 14
April 22.

For further information and to book click here.

HES Inform Friday

Micro Renewables in the Historic Environment

Date: 22 April 2022

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

HES are back again for the spring series of Inform Friday. You can join them on Facebook and
YouTube live for #InformFriday.

From heat pumps to solar panels and power generation, micro renewables will be playing a
larger part in the future as we move towards net zero. But what does that mean for Scotland's
older buildings and homes?

For further information visit

https://engineshed.scot/whats-on/events/?eventId=c17cced0-92c3-4b40-a5fe-ae3600fb3c7c

SLCT: Introduction to Scottish Slating Practices

Date: 22 April 2022
Location: Merryhill Training centre
Time: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Cost: £228.00 incl VAT *20% discount for RIAS members*
(please email [email protected] with attendees full name, company name, RIAS membership
number, address and postcode, email address and contact number to obtain discount).

This one day course by the Scottish Lime Centre Trust aims to provide an introductory guide to
traditional Scottish roofs including function, structure, external roof shapes, typical details and
decorative features, the causes of deterioration and the main causes of failure. Practical work
includes sizing and trimming slates, setting out and nailing a simple traditional slate roof and
undertaking repairs.

For further information and to book visit

https://www.scotlime.org/skills-training/courses/introduction-to-scottish-slating-practices/
CSIC: How Biotechnology Can Help Deliver Net Zero Construction
Date: 26 April 2022
Location: Online
Time: 10am to 12pm
Cost: Free

Join this Construction Scotland Innovation Centre webinar to learn about the ever expanding
library of biomaterials and processes that will support the development of a more sustainable,
low carbon construction industry. Hear first-hand about cutting edge research and
manufacturing that will help deliver the built environment of the future.

According to the UK Green Building Council, construction is responsible for 45% of total national
CO2 emissions. In order to achieve Net Zero by 2045, the industry must explore multiple
avenues to decarbonise the design, construction and operational phases of the built
environment.

Biotechnology, and the wider bioeconomy, offer an array of opportunities to develop sustainable
bio-based materials and processes that can improve environmental performance, increase
efficiency and even create value from waste. Furthermore, harnessing natural biological
processes in both construction and day to day operations allows buildings to work in harmony
with their environment and users.

For further information and to book click here.

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.