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A burnt-out former nightclub in Kirkcaldy is to be demolished as it poses an "immediate danger" to the public, Fife Council has confirmed. Firefighters were called to what used to be Kitty’s nightclub on Hunter Street last Sunday, and then again on Wednesday when more flames wer

The latest instalment of the Rocket Group’s growth story started this week with the launch of its new website.

Work to deliver the next Avenue in Glasgow city centre - the Sauchiehall Precinct & Cambridge Street Avenue - will begin on 27 September.

Scotland’s workers are experiencing the greatest increase in work-induced ill health in the UK, according to a new report by the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS), with asbestos-related cancers growing among women workers.

Advanced Traditional Screeding (ATS), the Fife-based specialist flooring contractor, raised more than £2,000 for Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) at its third annual charity golf day.

Starting a business slap-bang in the middle of Covid-19 was risky but for Andrew Loughlin, the pandemic provided the clarity to do just that. At a time when putting people first was the priority for the nation’s health, Andrew knew he had to take the same approach to business and launch 360 Bi

John Scott has been appointed as the new design manager at CHAP Group. Formerly serving as the technical director at a prestigious Scottish architectural firm, John brings a wealth of experience and expertise that will enhance CHAP's ability to deliver innovative and large-scale construction project

UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out business Tilbury Douglas has promoted Barry O’Hagan to regional director - Scotland. With 25 years’ experience in the construction industry, having managed main contractor and subcontractor firms, Barry joined Tilbury Douglas in 2022 a

Property developer S Harrison Developments has submitted a planning application for a c. £100 million residential-led development at Ocean Point 2 in Leith, adding to the ongoing transformation of the Waterfront.

A new development of homes in Broadford on the Isle of Skye is set to be launched for private sale through a Priority Purchase Scheme. Being delivered by Inverness-based contractor Compass Building and Construction Services, the eight homes are located within the Campbell’s

Construction work has commenced on a project to deliver 86 houses and 50 flats in Glasgow for the New Avenue Living Fund managed by PfP Capital. Swan Group has appointed McTaggart Construction to deliver the project which is due to be completed in 4Q of 2025.

Aberdeenshire-headquartered construction group, Bancon, has appointed Kevin McColgan as its new chief executive. The experienced construction industry leader will take over the reins of the group, which comprises Bancon Homes, Bancon Construction and Deeside Timberframe, in September this year, foll

A crane operator used his skills to rescue an unlucky dog after it fell into a hole on a construction site.

A working group has been established to understand the extent that reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) has been used in social housing in Scotland with early indications that the use of the material is not widespread.

Fife’s own bestselling crime writer Val McDermid was the special guest of Silverburn Park as works got underway on the restoration of the B-listed former flax mill this week. Fife Employment Access Trust (FEAT) has been working alongside Fife Council for several years to deliver the overall vi