Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Explore industry news, insights, and updates from the Building & Architect of the Year Awards.

CCA unveils research and exhibition on modern architecture in China 1949–1979

Author: arch daily

The CCA and M+ launch How Modern: Biographies of Architecture in China 1949–1979, a research project, exhibition, films, and companion book exploring modernist architecture under China’s early socialist era, revealing architects’ agency, social impact, and creative adaptation.

RIBA announces world’s top student architecture projects for 2025

Author: RIBA

RIBA President’s Medals 2025 winners include Glory Kamthumzi’s Malawi slave trade memorial, William Li’s Helsinki multi-species ecosystem project, and Finlay Aitken’s Shetland ‘island-making’ dissertation, celebrating innovation, heritage, sustainability, and emerging talent in global architecture education.

Irish MCA and German TTSP HWP merge to form pan-European data centre design leader

Author: BUSINESSPLUS

Irish architecture firm MCA and German data centre advisor TTSP HWP merge to form a pan-European group, combining expertise in sustainable, high-performance design and project delivery for complex data centres, serving hyper-scalers and global clients across Europe.

Collen appoints Mark McGreevy as Chief Executive Officer

Author: Irish Building Magazine

Collen, one of Ireland’s oldest family-owned construction firms, appoints Mark McGreevy as CEO. Bringing 30+ years of international experience, he will lead the company’s sustainable growth, innovation, and strategic expansion across Ireland and Europe.

Design Frontiers

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The building and architecture sector is entering a phase of accelerated transformation, driven by innovative design, strategic investment, and evolving construction standards. This edition captures that momentum, showing how leading organisations are redefining living spaces, urban development, and resort experiences worldwide. Earlier this year, ‘COADY Architects’ Innovation Square Apartments wins Housing Project of the Year – Large' at the Architecture Excellence Awards 2025, setting a benchmark in sustainable, community-focused residential design. The 133-unit development features affordable apartments, communal spaces, and low-carbon district heating, with judges praising its balance of quality, innovation, and social responsibility. Meanwhile, ‘Ireland’s construction sector poised for sustained growth through 202’ underscores how sector expansion is supported by robust investment, policy guidance, and evolving industry standards, signaling long-term resilience. At the same time, ‘Maia Ho Tram set to redefine coastal resort living in Vietnam by 2027’ reveals how ambitious projects are elevating expectations for resort design, sustainability, and experiential living. These developments indicate a sector advancing through innovation, strategic growth, and design excellence. Readers are invited to explore these stories further, gaining insight into the forces shaping the future of architecture and construction.

COADY Architects’ Innovation Square Apartments Wins Housing Project of the Year – Large at the Architecture Excellence Awards 2025

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

After COADY Architects’ Innovation Square Apartments was named Housing Project of the Year – Large at the 2025 Architecture Excellence Awards earlier this year, attention now turns to 2026 as entries open for the next wave of innovative and socially responsible housing projects.

Sunbeam factory in Wolverhampton transformed into build-to-rent apartments

Author: Express & Star

Wolverhampton’s historic Sunbeam factory is being redeveloped into 182 build-to-rent apartments by Pinnacle Architecture and Paragon Living, preserving heritage features while adding modern amenities, with high demand reported for phase two.

Maia Ho Tram set to redefine coastal resort living in Vietnam by 2027

Author: Thailand Business News

Maia Ho Tram, a luxury wellness-focused resort in southern Vietnam, blends towers, villas, and amenities within The Grand Ho Tram Strip. Designed by Dewan Architects, it opens 2027, emphasising coastal living, nature, and wellness.

Belfast Stories set to transform city centre into cultural landmark by 2030

Author: Building Design.

£100M Belfast Stories project revealed, transforming former Bank of Ireland site into a creative hub with visitor centre, storytelling spaces, and cultural attractions. Opening by 2030, public consultation underway.

AI adoption gives mid-size building firms a productivity edge, report finds

Author: Building Ireland Magazine

Mid-size construction firms in Ireland and the UK boost productivity up to 20% via early AI adoption. Widespread gaps in training, policies, automation, and data standardisation hinder industry-wide AI benefits.

Discover What's Happening

Stay ahead in Building & Architect Excellence

Explore our newsletters

Join our Newsletter to receive the latest industry trends, expert tips, and exclusive insights delivered straight to your inbox!