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Des Ewing Architects wins Single House Building of the Year at Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2026
Looking back at the Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2026, Des Ewing Architects produced a home that earned unanimous praise from the judges for its command of landscape, climate, and everyday living, taking Single House Building of the Year for the Irish Countryside Home in Cookstown. As the profession looks ahead to the 2027 cycle, this project sets a confident benchmark for how residential architecture can root itself in place, culture, and the realities of the Irish countryside.
Reading the Floor: What the UK Construction PMI's Stabilisation Signal Means for Building and Architecture Leaders
UK construction PMI edged up to 38.4 in June, signalling a floor after months of contraction. For building and architecture leaders in Ireland and the UK, the data marks the moment to accelerate pipeline preparation.
Adrian Smith brings Burj Khalifa wind engineering principles to Jeddah Tower kilometre milestone
US architect Adrian Smith is leading construction of Saudi Arabia's Jeddah Tower, set to become the world's first building to exceed one kilometre in height. The project advances the structural principles Smith pioneered on the Burj Khalifa.
DA Architecture partners with Autodesk Korea to build integrated AI and BIM design pipeline
South Korean architecture firm DA Architecture has partnered with Autodesk Korea to integrate AI, BIM, and algorithmic design into a single digital pipeline. The agreement targets reduced repetitive workflows and stronger early-stage design feasibility across the architectural sector.
Dublin City Council launches €2.5bn procurement for 4,000 social and affordable homes
Dublin City Council has issued a procurement notice for two four-year contractor framework agreements to deliver 4,000 social and affordable homes across 26 identified sites, valued at €2.5 billion. First contracts are expected to be awarded in Q1 2027.
AtkinsRéalis completes TOBIN acquisition to expand Irish engineering capacity to 700 staff
AtkinsRéalis has completed its acquisition of Galway-based engineering consultancy TOBIN, expanding its Irish workforce to over 700 employees. The deal broadens the firm's capacity across Ireland's transport, water, energy, and built environment programmes.
Whitbread breaks ground on 157-bedroom Premier Inn at Sandyford Business Park in Dublin
UK hospitality group Whitbread has broken ground on a 157-bedroom Premier Inn at Sandyford Business Park, Outer Dublin, with Galway-based Monami Construction appointed to lead the 18-month build. Opening is targeted for Spring 2028.
Healy Partners Architects wins Building of the Year Retail at Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2026
Looking back at the Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2026, Healy Partners Architects delivered one of the year's most assured pieces of retail architecture, earning Building of the Year in Retail for Keanes Jewellers Limerick through a design language defined by restraint, craftsmanship, and enduring character. As the profession looks ahead to the 2027 cycle, their work stands as a benchmark for how retail architecture can elevate a streetscape while reflecting the precision and quality of the brand it houses.
Donegal's Moment: Why Sustained Price Growth and Acute Supply Constraints Are Creating a Generational Brief for the Building Sector
Donegal house prices rose 3.5% in Q2 2026 and are still 65% above pre-Covid levels. For building and architecture firms, constrained supply and cross-border demand are creating the region's most compelling residential pipeline in a generation.
Plus Dane secures £30m Principality facility to deliver 1,120 affordable homes by 2030
UK housing association Plus Dane has secured a £30 million (€35.7 million) 25-year debt facility from Principality Commercial to fund delivery of 1,120 affordable homes by 2030. The deal forms part of a broader £100 million funding programme.
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