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Scotland’s build-to-rent (BTR) sector is set for a comeback after a period of uncertainty that resulted in stalled development activity, Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) has found. New legislation exempting BTR from rent control measures has the potential to unlock nearly 10,000 homes and trigger a

The Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) is hoping for a double success next month after being nominated in two categories at the inaugural Scottish Business of the Year Awards run by TheBusinessDesk.com. The firm has been shortlisted for Small Business of the Year (up to 50 employees) and Fast Growth Bus

Cala Homes (West) has teamed up with Helensburgh Golf Club to submit a Proposal of Application Notice (PoAN) to Argyll & Bute Council for a new housing development. The proposals set out the delivery of 145 homes across a near 20-acre site located off East Abercromby Street, with 25% of featured

Music-led sessions for older people in South Queensferry are set to return after a charitable donation from Cala Homes (East). A £2,500 contribution from the developer was given to Manor Estates Housing Association (MEHA) and its community fund following the final handover of 25 social rent pr

Sir Robert McAlpine has delivered another year of steady progress, rebuilding margins and strengthening its market position as the benefits of its Evolve strategy continue to take hold. For the year to 31 October 2025, the family‑owned contractor reported pre‑tax profit of £15.7 million, u

Energy and sustainability consultancy Carbon Futures has announced the launch of its new London office, supporting the company’s expanding portfolio of work across the UK. Leading Carbon Futures’ expansion in London is Loreana Padron, who joins as director. Loreana brings extensive exper

Ahead of the May 7 election, dozens of business leaders and MSP hopefuls have signed Scottish Renewables’ Energy Pledge. Dozens of Scotland’s leading business organisations have urged Holyrood candidates to rise above election dividing lines on energy policy ahead of next week’s vo

Caledonia Housing Group has launched a new five-year business plan focused on improving services for tenants, investing in existing homes, and increasing the supply of affordable housing. Shaping the Future is designed to make a meaningful difference for both current and future tenants at a time whe

New VELUX managing director Alex O’Dell sets out why Scotland needs a new vision for healthy, affordable housing. With the Holyrood election upon us, Scotland is at a critical moment. With 693,000 households in some form of housing need, the country faces a challenge that extends far beyond co

Scottish Construction Summit programme co-ordinator Paul McDevitt has used his appearance on a podcast to ask whether construction’s business model is actually working. The McDevitt & Co founder sat down with ‘The Hard Hat Talks’ podcast host Kenneth Martin, founder and managin

SIG plc has appointed seasoned finance leader Simon Kesterton as its new chief financial officer and executive director, strengthening its top team as the distributor navigates subdued market conditions and ongoing restructuring. He takes up the role on 1 May 2026, succeeding Ian Ashton, who will de

The campaign to save Ellisland Farm, the Dumfriesshire home where Robert Burns wrote Auld Lang Syne, Tam o' Shanter and almost a third of his life's work, has taken a major step forward after Dumfries and Galloway Council approved plans by conservation architects Collective Architecture to restore a

David G. Sibbald MBE has stepped down from his role as ConStructEd Scotland acting chairman, which he has held for the past five years, and director, bringing to a close more than 15 years of dedicated involvement in the not-for-profit initiative. David’s journey with the organisation began th

Ahead of the Scottish election, Jennifer Lewis, RSM's senior analyst for real estate & construction, argues that incentivising developers is key to meeting government housebuilding targets. Most parties have shown a shared ambition to build a significant number of new homes, with targets varying

Environmental consultancy LUC has appointed former university vice-chancellor Sir Nigel Carrington as its independent trustee to head the consultancy’s new governance structure. Sir Nigel began his career at Baker McKenzie, where he became managing partner and European chairman, before serving