Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

ACT has been named winner of the Design Concept Award at the Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2026 for the Scotch House proposal, a compelling response to the challenge of reuse and densification in Irish towns that combines low energy strategy with a clear vision for retaining existing urban fabric. The award recognises a concept that the judges described as having the potential to influence how Irish towns evolve, setting out a model that is as practically grounded as it is architecturally confident.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Maria Rice, Creative Director of Millimetre Design, reflects on what a gathering of this kind means for Ireland's fit-out sector ahead of the Fit Out Conference 2026 on 11 June.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

FMB research shows 20% of NI homeowners lost money to rogue builders. With Ireland's CIRI mandatory rollout underway, licensing reform presents a defining opportunity for the building sector to rebuild trust and raise standards.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Populous has acquired OJB Landscape Architecture, an award-winning US landscape architecture and urban design practice. The deal grows Populous to over 1,600 employees worldwide and expands its public realm capabilities across mixed-use sectors.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Cardiff and Vale College has acquired the former Lloyds Banking Group building, adding a 13,000 sq m city centre site to its estate. The development will be delivered through the Welsh Government's Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme, subject to funding approval.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Department of Education has confirmed that the redevelopment of Blessington Community College in Co. Wicklow has advanced to tender stage. The scheme will deliver a three-storey, 1,000-pupil post-primary school with six Special Education Needs classes.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Cavan-headquartered Kingspan has announced the acquisition of Co. Kilkenny-based Duggan Profiles, following clearance by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. The deal strengthens Kingspan's single-skin construction sheeting proposition in Ireland.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Dunloe Hotel & Gardens near Killarney has commenced a €100m redevelopment involving demolition of bedroom blocks and construction of a new five-storey, 97-room luxury resort. The project is among the largest hotel construction investments in the history of the Irish State.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Barry Foote, Associate Director at Reddy A+U, has been named Rising Star in Architecture at the Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2026, in recognition of a career trajectory that combines technical mastery, innovation leadership, and a bold vision for the future of the profession. His win signals the arrival of a new generation of Irish architectural talent already shaping how the sector approaches modern methods of construction, technology adoption, and professional mentorship.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Graham O'Donnell, Founder and Design Director of O'Donnell O'Neill Design, will join the Fit Out Conference 2026 on 11 June with a clear perspective on what the sector needs to confront this year.