ISSUE 442

Spring 2022 Issue

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FI2211 Self-Build projects and Bank Monitoring

OS228 Construction Watch Scotland

OS229 ARB consultation on changes to PII requirements

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NEWS/INFORMATION/PUBLICATIONS

RIAS Panel of Mediators

In an increasingly adversarial climate, mediation is often a first port of call for parties attempting
to settle disputes.

The vast majority of disputes relate to domestic projects. The RIAS is looking to augment its non
complex mediation panel. As a guide, disputes suitable for non complex mediations would
generally deal with relatively straight forward matters set out by the Parties and requiring only a
modest amount of pre-mediation review by the mediator. It is anticipated that the mediation itself
should be able to be accommodated in no more than a single day.

It is suggested that the mediator s fee should be around £950 + VAT (if applicable) + expenses.
on request. Parties will agree terms directly
with the mediator.

The Incorporation would like to invite RIAS members who have experience of mediation and/or
who have an interest in mediation and being included on the RIAS mediation panel to express
their interest and submit their application to practice@rias.org.uk.

Applicants with the relevant skills will be considered. Those with no previous mediation
experience may be asked to undertake additional training.

Link to Application form. Application returns have been extended. Please return to the
RIAS no later than 13th June.
RIAS Bookshop discount codes
for Practice Service Subscribers for 2022.

The RIAS Bookshop offers account facilities for all Practice Services subscribers and a 10%
discount on all RIAS Bookshop purchases of Books, or free postage on Contracts when using
the account. For convenience these offers are now also available through the new online
bookshop using the following codes:

10% off Books and Gifts - Please use code 2022PRAC10 at checkout.
Free postage on Contracts and Legal - Please use code 2022PRACFREEPOST at checkout.
(Valid from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022)

Only one code can be used at a time. Codes are for the use of Practices who subscribe to
Practice Services only and must not be shared.

To make use of the codes please visit Bookshop.rias.org.uk

Public Sector Procurement Construction Survey

As part of the dialogue surrounding the development of the Construction Accord and feedback
provided in various industry stakeholder groups, it has been voiced throughout the construction
chieving the improvements
desired of and by the industry.

The Scottish Government has developed a survey giving you an opportunity to provide your
feedback on existing procurement issues relating to Construction, as well as an opportunity to
make suggestions or bring forward ideas you may have to address any of your identified
problems or opportunities.

The survey can be accessed via the following link and will be open until 30 June 2022.
www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/W3QVH9F See next Members' bulletin for additional information.

Church Architecture Awards

The Church Architecture Awards are now open for entry. These are run jointly by the National
Churches Trust and the Ecclesiastical Architects & Surveyors Association. There are 3 awards
up for grabs for conservation, new build/extension/reordering and the young architect award.

The closing date for entries is the 1st of July. For further information visit -
https://www.nationalchurchestrust.org/impact/awards/national-church-awards-2022

Built Environment Carbon Database Consultation

Find out more about the Built Environment Carbon Database and how they are designing and
implementing what will be the main source of data for carbon estimating and benchmarking in
the UK construction sector, by downloading the white paper.

A consultation on the data structure of the entity-level section of BECD has been published. To
access and leave your feedback on the mock-up spreadsheets visit
https://www.becd.co.uk/documents The survey is open until 24 June 2022.
Proposed Domestic Building Environmental Standards (Scotland) Bill
Alex Rowley MSP is introducing a proposal for The Domestic Building Environmental Standards
(Scotland) Bill in the Scottish Parliament. l would see all new housing
built to the internationally recognised Passivhaus standard or a Scottish equivalent, in order to
improve energy efficiency and thermal performance.

You can share your views by taking part in the consultation:

https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/BuildingStandards/

For full details of the proposal please visit: www.parliament.scot/passivhaus-bill

The consultation runs from 4 May 2022 to 27 July 2022

Covid-19: distance aware scheme

The Distance Aware scheme is designed to help those worried about mixing with others as
we adapt to living with Covid-19. Find out how to get a Distance Aware badge or lanyard to
show others you need more space.

For further information visit https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-distance-

aware-scheme/

Draft National Planning Framework 4

Responses in relation to the draft National Planning Framework 4 have now been published.
Only answers from respondents who gave permission are published. However, all responses
are included in the analysis of this consultation.

To view visit https://consult.gov.scot/local-government-and-communities/draft-national-planning-

framework-4/consultation/published_select_respondent

Scottish Construction Industry Data Dashboard

Developed on behalf of the Construction Leadership Forum by Built Environment Smarter
Transformation, in partnership with industry and public sector bodies, the Scottish Construction
Industry Data Dashboard seeks to provide data sets to understand the broad and deep Scottish
construction industry and related sectors in the context of the whole economy and to provide a
framework for the collation and dissemination of industry-wide data sets which can inform
industry decision making, investment and policy making.

For further information visit https://www.scottishconstructiondata.org/

Owning the Future: A framework of regulations for decarbonising owner-

occupied homes in Scotland
The Existing Homes Alliance has published a report to support the development of a regulatory
and enabling framework for decarbonisng Scotland omes.

The report, by Dr Catrin Maby, independent consultant, and Louise Sunderland, of the
Regulatory Assistance Project, calls for new standards to be introduced alongside advice,
financial incentives and grants for fuel poor households.

To view the report visit https://existinghomesalliancescotland.co.uk/news/owning-the-future-a-

framework-of-regulations-for-decarbonising-owner-occupied-homes-in-scotland/
UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence Report
A Cost-Benefit Analysis of a Traditional Glasgow Tenement Net Zero Retrofit

This report is an output from a major evaluation of a pre-1919 tenement net zero retrofit
demonstration project in Glasgow, supported by the Scottish Funding Council Climate
Emergency competition. It is a social cost benefit analysis comparing the costs and wider
benefits of the actual project alongside two counterfactual comparators (demolish/new build and
an EESSH2 retrofit), carefully examined using standard techniques but incorporating good
practice throughout, and the testing of assumptions through sensitivity analysis.

To view visit https://housingevidence.ac.uk/publications/a-cost-benefit-analysis-of-a-traditional-

glasgow-tenement-net-zero-retrofit/

New developments and shared transport: cutting car dependency

In this study, Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK), the
public benefit of shared transport, has identified the current uncertainty and ambiguity
surrounding the scope and planning of shared transport in the context of new developments,
and through this work, are seeking to unlock the full potential to deliver sustainable housing.

To view the report visit https://como.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/CoMoUK-New-

Developments-Guidance-2022_final.pdf

HES Annual Operating Plan

Historic Environment Scotland has published their Annual Operating Plan for 2022-23.

The Plan, which sets out the elivery over the next 12 months has
been shaped to reflect core priorities as Scotland continues to recover from the impact of Covid-
19 with a focus on activities which deliver real public benefit from the historic environment.

The Plan focusses on six priorities: wellbeing, inequality and access, sector recovery, managing
heritage assets, net zero, contributing to a stronger, greener and fairer economy and building
HES.

For further information visit www.historicenvironment.scot/about-us/news/hes-publishes-annual-

operating-plan-for-2022-23/

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.
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.

RIAS Bookshop Lates... '20th Century Japan in 20 Buildings'

Date: 22 June 2022
Location: RIAS, 15 Rutland Square, Edinburgh, EH1 2BE
Time: 6pm to 7pm
Cost: Free

Join us at the RIAS Bookshop for a wonderful evening with author John Barr talking about his
book '20th Century Japan in 20 Buildings'. There will be an opportunity to talk to John
afterwards and he will be available to sign copies of his book.

By selecting specific buildings that have something particular to say about the development of
modern Japan, John's book creates a compelling narrative, which places equal emphasis on
historical, political, social and economic factors and architectural influences.

To book visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rias-bookshop-lates-20th-century-japan-in-20-

buildings-tickets-353797617197

RIAS Annual General Meeting 2022

Date: 29 June 2022
Location: Online
Time: 1pm to 2pm
Cost: Free

The 2022 RIAS AGM will be held as a webinar using zoom.us. Please register to attend via this
Eventbrite page. You will receive a zoom link to join the webinar via email before the event.

View the full AGM Calling Notice here.

The full agenda will be issued with the joining instructions. For further information visit
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rias-annual-general-meeting-2022-tickets-337101699257

designTimber - The Welcome Building, RHS Garden Bridgewater

Timber Development UK

Date: 8 June 2022

Location: Online
Time: 1pm to 2pm
Cost: Free

The designTimber series continues with The Welcome Building, RHS Garden
Bridgewater which won the 2021 Wood Awards Structural Prize.

Designed by Hodder + Partners, this building is an incredible example of the light, open spaces
possible through engineered timber products.
During this webinar, you will hear a presentation from the team who built The Welcome Building,
RHS Garden Bridgewater and learn more about the design and processes behind this
spectacular building.

For further information visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/designtimber-the-welcome-building-

rhs-garden-bridgewater-tickets-327190945927

BE-ST Sustainable Insulation Module

Date: 8 June 2022
Location: Online
Time: 10am to 11am
Cost: Free

Join BE-ST sustainable insulation webinar to explore circular and sustainable insulations and
find out how homegrown materials positively impact embodied carbon profile of a building.
Hosted by Sam Patterson, BE-ST, with expert speakers Mark Lynn and Julio Bros-Williamson,
Chancellor's Fellow in Net Zero Building, University of Edinburgh.

To register click here.

Icon Scotland: Conservation at the Rosslyn Chapel

Date: 10 June 2022
Location: Rosslyn Chapel, Chapel Loan, Roslin, EH25 9PU
Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm
Cost: £4 for Icon members, £3 for Student Icon members, and £6 for non-members.

Discover the Rosslyn Chapel and how the Rosslyn Chapel Trust looks after the building, its
contents, its congregation and its visitors in this tour.

As well as a general introduction to the chapel from Ian Gardner, Director of the Rosslyn Chapel
Trust, there will be 2 areas of focus:

Ongoing stone conservation at the Chapel - Alex Kelly, Eden Conservation

Relative humidity control in the chapel - Rob Thomson, Preventive Conservator

For further information visit www.icon.org.uk/events/conservation-at-the-rosslyn-chapel.html

Construction Focus On: Developers

Date: 15 June 2022
Location: Online
Time: 9.30am to 10.30am
Cost: Free

Join CMS for a session looking at essential construction issues for developers, employers and
owners in Scotland. CMS will be discussing how building contracts are reacting to world events
and current market trends; the latest in cladding and fire safety disputes; and managing latent
defects, including an update on Scottish time bar.

To book click here.

HES Inform Friday: Your Homeowner Questions Answered
Date: 17th June 2022
Time: 12pm 1pm
Location: Online
Cost: Free

An open surgery looking at the most popular questions from owners of historic buildings
constructed before 1919 in Scotland. If you own a building constructed before 1919 in
Scotland, learn how to care for it with this expert Q&A, part of Historic Environment
Inform Friday series.

For further information visit https://www.engineshed.scot/whats-on/events/?eventId=21927a39-

9d20-4d46-b7b5-ae3600fd87aa

CoMoUK Developments that design out the car Webinar

Date: 21 June 2022
Time: 2.30pm 4pm
Location: Online

Across the UK, new developments are being designed, consented, and built out with
underpowered and inconsistent approaches to the important role shared transport can play in
delivering sustainability. In this context, the panel will engage with the issues raised in
New developments and shared transport: cutting car dependency
discussing ways that we can encourage built-environment stakeholders to implement shared
transport offerings in new developments and the reasons for doing so.

For further information and to book visit https://www.surf.scot/comouk-developments-that-

design-out-the-car-webinar-21st-june/

BM Trada Durability and Preservation

Date: 23 June 2022
Location: Online
Time: 12pm to 1pm
Cost: Free

In this Fundamentals of Timber webinar, ers:

- Natural durability to fungi, insects and marine borers

- Types of insect and marine borers
- Natural durability classes and service life
- Wood preservation when to specify and how
- How the length of desired service life is achieved

To book visit https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8430185868930250764

CIOB: Sustainable Construction and the Built Environment

Date: 28 June 2022
Location: Online
Time: 6pm to 7pm
Cost: £10 to non CIOB members

Would you like to know more about Sustainable Construction and the Built Environment?
In this webinar CIOB s speakers will talk to you about Sustainable Construction and the impact
this has on the Built Environment.

For further information visit https://www.ciob.org/events/sustainable-construction-and-the-built-

environment-320711806647

Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust: Architectural Conservation CPD Series

A Short History of Traditional Oak Carpentry, New Build and Conservation

Date: 29th June 2022

Time: 12.15pm to 1.30pm
Location: Online
Cost: £15 + £1.76 fee (discounted rates for multi-session booking and students)

For the third session of Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust's 6-part Architectural Conservation
CPD series, attendees will hear from Justin Rose of Justin Rose Carpentry, on A Short History
of Traditional Oak Carpentry, New Build and Conservation.

To book visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/architectural-conservation-cpd-principles-and-best-

practice-tickets-305757818867

BM Trada Paints and coatings

Date: 30 June 2022
Location: Online
Time: 12pm to 1pm
Cost: Free

In this Fundamentals of Timber webinar, Phil echnical Manager, BM TRADA, covers:

- The need for coatings

- Weathering of timber
- Types of coatings, including paints, varnishes, stains, floor and deck finishes
- Common faults and how to avoid them

To book visit https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2642961391712706315

Rediscovering Dunglass and the Origins of the Picturesque Landscape

Date: 13 & 14 July 2022
Location: Dunglass Estate, Dunglass, Cockburnspath, TD13 5XF
Time: 12pm to 5pm
Cost: £60

Landscape Heritage, the Architectural Heritage

ub are collaborating on a project to share
knowledge and raise public awareness of the significance of the Dunglass Estate, which is
situated on the border of Berwickshire and East Lothian.

entury picturesque style of

landscape design, and although many of the core features have been lost, the basic structure
can still be recognised.

Lizzie Swarbrick, John Dent, Bill Brogden, Sally and Ken Wilson, Ben Tindall, James McCarthy,
Alison Tymon and Ian Gow. As well as lectures, there will be tours, an exhibition, picnic lunches
and a supper.
For further information visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rediscovering-dunglass-and-the-
origins-of-the-picturesque-landscape-tickets-336051488047

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.