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Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Jan van Dijk has been honoured with the Outstanding Contribution to Architecture at the Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2026, in recognition of a career defined by design excellence, educational leadership, and lasting impact on Ireland's built environment. His award reflects decades of practice at the highest level, spanning complex project delivery, urban development, and a sustained commitment to mentoring the next generation of Irish architects.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Fit Out Conference 2026 has confirmed June Koh, Head of Workplace and Transformation, EMEA at Cushman & Wakefield, as keynote speaker for its inaugural sector forum on 11 June at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Northern Ireland leads the UK in construction workload growth, with a net balance of +35% in H2 2025. Resolving skills shortages and infrastructure gaps will unlock its full potential for the building sector.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Mumbai-based VESCOA has partnered with computational design practice rat[LAB] to give 100 architecture students hands-on exposure to parametric design and AI. The tie-up reflects growing built environment demand for graduates with advanced computational skills.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

UK offsite construction specialist Reds10 Group has acquired Hull-based steel fabrication firm ESL, bringing critical steelwork capability in-house as it targets £500m in revenue. ESL employs nearly 50 people and reported a turnover of £7m in 2026.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Martello Tower No. 16 on Sandymount Strand, Dublin, a 617 sq m early 19th century coastal heritage structure, has come to market with a guide price of €1.5m through Colliers. The sale has prompted calls for state acquisition to preserve the protected building for public use.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Northern Ireland construction firm Graham has been appointed by Muse under a pre-construction agreement for the 346-home Holbeche Place regeneration scheme in Solihull, England. Demolition and enabling works are expected to start in summer 2026.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Developer Park Street SPV Limited has applied to convert the protected former Bank of Ireland at 16 Park Street, Dundalk into 13 apartments. A planning decision from Louth County Council is due by 8 June 2026.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Ireland's fit-out industry will come together for its first senior-level dedicated conference in over a decade, with the Fit Out Conference 2026 now open for booking ahead of its 11 June programme at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry. Organised by the Fit Out Awards of BusinessRiver, which has recognised excellence across the sector since 2012, the full-day event runs from 09:00 to 15:00 and brings together 22 speakers across three themed panels, three hot topic sessions, and a closing leaders panel.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

UK and Irish house price data point to a resilient residential market. Northern Ireland leads UK growth at 9.5% and Ireland holds 6.8% annual gains, signalling strong pipeline conditions for the building and architecture sector.