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MRG Consulting Engineers wins Building of the Year Educational Under 10M at Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2026
Looking back at the Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2026, MRG Consulting Engineers took Building of the Year in the Educational Under 10M category for the Sacred Heart University Dingle Campus Redevelopment, a conservation-led scheme the judges praised for its sensitive balance of heritage preservation and contemporary educational need. As the profession looks ahead to the 2027 cycle, the Dingle Campus Redevelopment sets a compelling benchmark for how Ireland's historic educational buildings can be carefully adapted to serve the demands of modern learning without sacrificing the character that defines them.
Beyond Net Zero: Why the Carbon-Negative Materials Market Is the Building Sector's Most Important Emerging Commercial Opportunity
The carbon-negative building materials market will grow from USD 281m to USD 1.62bn by 2040 at 13.37% CAGR. For building and architecture leaders in Ireland and beyond, the procurement shift is already underway and the competitive window is open.
Swansea Building Society buys new Carmarthen office premises
Swansea Building Society has purchased new premises on Blue Street, Carmarthen, relocating its office from rented space on Lammas Street. The building is being transformed ahead of an opening planned for March 2027.
Threesixty Architecture appoints three new directors to board
Glasgow-based Threesixty Architecture has appointed Gina Colley, Neal Hemingway and Paul Hegarty to its board. The move strengthens the B Corp-accredited practice's leadership across regeneration, distillery and infrastructure design work.
Sisk returns to UK profit as turnover jumps to £625m
John Sisk & Son has reported UK turnover up 31 per cent to £625 million for 2024, returning to profit after two years of losses. Growth spanned commercial, healthcare and residential construction.
Lidl secures permission to double size of Shannon store
Clare County Council has granted Lidl Ireland permission to demolish and double the size of its Shannon store to 2,560 square metres. The scheme sits within the retailer's wider store expansion programme.
Enterprise Ireland backs Glenveagh's construction innovation programme
Enterprise Ireland has awarded Glenveagh Properties €859,000 to advance modern methods of construction, including timber frame, light gauge steel and automated cladding processes. The funding supports the housebuilder's wider manufacturing investment programme.
DMVF Architects wins Architectural Practice of the Year at Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2026
Looking back at the Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2026, DMVF Architects took the highest practice honour of the night, earning Architectural Practice of the Year in recognition of a body of work defined by design excellence, technical rigour, and a sustained commitment to innovation and sustainability. As the profession looks ahead to the 2027 cycle, DMVF Architects stands as a clear benchmark for what architectural practice at its best can and should deliver for clients, communities, and the built environment.
Momentum Returns: What Ireland's Sharp July Construction PMI Rebound Means for Building and Architecture Leaders
Ireland's AIB Construction PMI surged to 53.0 in July from June's 45.4, with commercial and civil engineering leading growth. For building and architecture leaders, the data marks the sector's clearest recovery signal of 2026.
Squire & Partners submits plans for 53-storey Birmingham tower
Squire & Partners has submitted plans for a 53-storey, 729-home tower in Birmingham for London developer Bluecastle Capital. The scheme would replace a vacant Marks & Spencer store opposite HS2's Curzon Street station.
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