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Beyond the Model: Why BIM Is Now a Business Strategy and the Firms That Treat It as One Will Win
BIM has evolved from a modelling tool into a strategic business platform. With Ireland's public sector mandate expanding and 72% of UK professionals already using it, firms that deepen BIM capability now will lead the next decade.
Jumeirah Group begins restoration of Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai
Dubai-based hospitality group Jumeirah Group is undertaking an 18-month restoration of Burj Al Arab. The project focuses on heritage preservation and high-spec architectural refurbishment within ultra-luxury hospitality infrastructure.
The Boat Works starts construction of Pier 25 commercial marine building in Coomera
Australian marine developer The Boat Works has begun construction of Pier 25 at its Coomera precinct. The project expands commercial marine infrastructure and specialised waterfront building development.
Midland Hardware restores historic Abbeyleix building for retail and mixed-use development
Irish retail and construction redevelopment firm Midland Hardware & Homeware Topline is restoring a historic building in Abbeyleix. The project combines heritage architecture with mixed-use retail, residential and facilities-led redevelopment.
Dublin office building sells for €2.5m at Park West campus
A commercial office building at Park West Business Campus in Dublin has been sold for €2.5m. The transaction reflects ongoing activity in Ireland’s office property market and built environment investment sector.
Land Development Agency begins construction of 779-home Dublin development
Irish state agency Land Development Agency has begun construction on a major residential scheme in Dublin. The project advances large-scale urban housing delivery and architectural development within Ireland’s building sector.
Liam Ross brings fire safety research and architectural design leadership to Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2026
Dr Liam Ross, Senior Lecturer in Architectural Design and Director of Education at the University of Edinburgh, joins the judging panel for the 2026 awards with a research career that has reshaped understanding of how fire safety regulation influences architectural form and urban design. His appointment adds an internationally recognised academic and practitioner perspective to a panel evaluating Ireland's most ambitious built environment projects across 20 competitive categories, ahead of the gala ceremony on 23rd April 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry.
Below the Baseline: Why Northern Ireland's Housing Deficit Is the Building Sector's Most Urgent and Rewarding Brief
Northern Ireland starts fewer homes today than a decade ago, yet the Executive's 100,000-home target by 2039 and record public investment signal a significant pipeline opportunity for the building and architecture sector.
Kengo Kuma and Associates wins competition to design new wing for London's National Gallery
Kengo Kuma and Associates has won the competition to design a new wing for London's National Gallery, beating Renzo Piano and Foster + Partners. The scheme is part of the gallery's £750m development programme and is due to complete in 2030.
Kovillage Company secures licence for 300-unit senior co-living development in South Korea's Gangwon-do
South Korean joint venture Kovillage Company has completed licensing for a 300-unit senior co-living development on 77,000 sq m in Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do, South Korea. The programme-led retirement living project is due for completion in the first half of 2028.
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