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Jennifer Lynch brings conservation expertise and design leadership to Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2027
Jennifer Lynch, Design Director at Darmody Architecture and an RIAI Architect Accredited in Conservation Grade 3, joins the judging panel for the Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2027. With entries open until 22nd December 2026 and the awards gala set for 8th April 2027, her appointment adds deep experience in design quality, innovation and social responsibility to the panel.
Read the Stock, Not Just the Starts: Why Irish Building and Architecture Leaders Should Plan Around Retrofit Demand
Glenigan's new Building Materials Forecast links building stock, renovation and replacement cycles to product demand. Irish building and architecture leaders can use the same stock-led thinking to plan retrofit supply and specification.
Sunderland approves six-court padel centre at Rainton Bridge
Sunderland City Council has approved a six-court padel centre by Malik Group Holdings at Rainton Bridge Business Park, Houghton-le-Spring, England. The Sunderland Echo reported that approval was granted on 30 October 2026.
English Cities Fund files plans for £68m Salford Business School
English Cities Fund has submitted plans for a £68 million, five-storey Salford Business School for the University of Salford, Place North West reported. The scheme requires demolition of Crescent House.
Two Athenry schools approved to proceed to construction
Two Athenry school buildings in Co Galway have been approved to proceed to construction under the Department of Education’s Large Scale Capital Programme, the Irish Independent reported. Works should take two years.
Glasgiven wins £30m Ulster University teaching centre contract
Northern Ireland contractor Glasgiven Contracts has won a £30.1 million design-and-build contract for Ulster University’s Derry-Londonderry teaching and student centre. Construction News reported that it was signed on 19 October.
ISIF commits €100m equity to IPUT’s Dublin office programme
The Ireland Strategic Investment Fund has committed €100 million in new equity to Dublin office owner IPUT Real Estate. It will fund 29 Earlsfort Terrace, the first phase of a €500 million programme.
Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2027 opens entries to Irish architects and building professionals
Entries are now open for the Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2027, inviting Ireland’s architects, practices and building professionals to seek national recognition for innovation and excellence. With entries closing on 22nd December 2026 and the awards gala set for 8th April 2027, the 2027 cycle gives the sector a defined window to showcase its best work.
Designed to Save: What Maynooth's 29.5% Energy Cut Teaches Irish Building and Architecture Leaders About Design-Stage Value
SEAI's Maynooth University case study shows 29.5% energy and carbon savings from design-stage decisions. Building and architecture leaders can replicate early modelling, fabric-first design and operational data to deliver measurable low-carbon results.
Pandox opens Atera Bathhouse and Spa in Glasgow hotel
Swedish hotel property owner Pandox has opened Atera Bathhouse and Spa in Glasgow, run by BBSpa Group under a 10-year management agreement. The 2,350 sq m spa sits beneath the Radisson Blu hotel.
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