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Maven Capital Partners has completed the final sale from its Paradigm Portfolio, following the disposal of four properties at Nova Technology Park, north of Glasgow city centre, delivering a total return of 2.5x and IRR of 18% p.a. for investors.

Scarborough Muir Group (SMG) has held a ceremonial sod-cutting event to commence site preparation works at Queensferry One, Rosyth. Thanks to the efforts of the Forth Green Freeport steering group, the event, which took place on Tuesday 5th May 2026, represented a turnround in activity at the 110-ac

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

The City of Edinburgh Council and its housing association partners have completed almost 1,500 new affordable homes in the last financial year, the most completions delivered in a single year since the Affordable Housing Supply Programme began.

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

Tayside groundworks specialists Kilmac are supporting a Perth charity’s vision to transform an eyesore city centre site. 

A disciplined execution of its strategy has paid dividends for Tilbury Douglas, which today reported an improved trading performance in its 2025 group accounts.

Renfrewshire Council has received plans to build eight new flats in Paisley town centre. 

Comprehensive design work will be undertaken on the proposed scheme to reduce flood risk in Musselburgh following a full meeting of East Lothian Council last week. Elected members approved starting Stage 6 of the project (detailed design) early due to “continuing uncertainty” caused by a

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

BAM UK & Ireland has been announced as the official sponsor for this year's Kirkcaldy Parks Running Festival.