Guide to Conversion of Traditional Buildings – Launch Event

Historic Environment Scotland and the Scottish Building Standards Division are pleased to announce the launch of the new Guide to Conversion of Traditional Buildings - a major update that replaces the long‑standing Guide for Practitioners 6. This refreshed publication brings together the latest thinking, technical insight, and best practice to support sensitive, sustainable, and regulation‑compliant adaptation of Scotland’s traditional building stock.

To mark the launch, there will be a special event featuring talks from the guide’s authors. Each contributor will explore their specialist area, offering practical guidance, and a deeper look at the principles that shaped the new edition. Whether you work in conservation, architecture, building standards, surveying, or construction, this is an opportunity to hear directly from the experts behind the guidance and to engage with peers across the sector.

The event is to take place at The Engine Shed, Forthside Way, Stirling, FK8 1QZ

The event is to be held over two days:

26.08.2026 - Day 1 is for Building Standards professionals
27.08.2026 - Day 2 is for Practitioners (RIAS/CIAT/RICS/CIOB)

The day will be split into 3 sessions and will last from 09:45 to 17:00.

The Scottish Building Standards Hub has been asked to collate notes of interest for the Building Standards professionals event on Day 1 and we will shortly be sending out a communication to Building Standards managers and LABSS members on how you can do this. There are around 120 spaces available in total.