RICS Scotland Building Surveying and Dilapidations Conference

Conference overview

Join us for an insightful face-to-face conference tailored for Building Surveyors and Dilapidations Specialists in Scotland. This dynamic event will feature two content streams, each focusing on key topics pertinent to the profession.

Building Surveying Stream

• Deep dive into flooding: explore strategies for assessing risk and implementing effective remediation measures in flood-prone areas.
• The latest in energy standards and ESG in commercial property: stay up to date on the newest energy standards and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations shaping commercial property.
• Retrofitting traditional buildings to meet future needs: Gain valuable insights into the process of retrofitting traditional structures to align with modern requirements and sustainability goals.
• Taking the Digital Plunge: Discover essential tools and strategies for leveraging digital technologies to enhance surveying processes and outcomes.

Dilapidations Stream

• Reinstatement notices and post lease events: Learn how to strategically incorporate reinstatement notices and post-lease events into your overall property management strategy.
• Diminution: The definitive session for Building Surveyors: Delve into diminution and its implications for building surveyors, whilst exploring best practices and case studies.
• The importance of gathering evidence: Understand the critical role of evidence collection in the dilapidations process and know when to seek specialist input.
• Schedules of condition: Explore the nuances of creating schedules of condition, whilst identifying best practices and navigating potential pitfalls.

Additionally, the main plenaries will feature comprehensive discussions on the latest market trends encompassing horizon scanning for the surveying profession and Building Safety Updates, including regulatory changes and fire safety protocols.

This conference offers a unique opportunity for professionals to enhance their knowledge, network with industry peers, and stay ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of building surveying and dilapidations in Scotland. Don't miss this chance to deepen your expertise and drive excellence in your practice.

Featured Speakers

• Neil Wotherspoon FRICS, Senior Director, TFT,  Member of the RICS PGP
  
• Robert Toomey, Senior Public Affairs Officer, RICS
  
• James McNay PhD BSc (Hons) MIFireE MIET CFSP, Divisional Director – Fire Safety Division, Hydrock
  
• Alan McMillan, Partner, Burness Paull LLP
  
• Emily Baigent, Energy, Carbon, and Sustainability Consultant, TFT
  
• Richard Kay FRICS, Partner, Beckett and Kay
  
• Dr. Moses Jenkins, Senior Technical Officer, Historic Scotland
  
• Gillian Murray MRICS, Director, Head of Building Surveying Professional Services, AECOM
  
• Jon Rowling, Director, Dilapidations, Dispute Resolution, Arbitrator, TFT