Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Archie Villaflores

GRAHAM has successfully handed back the Northland Building at North West Regional College after a 27-year PFI partnership in Northern Ireland. The milestone demonstrates long-term architectural stewardship, operational excellence, and regional economic impact.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Galway City Council has approved plans to expand The Galmont Hotel and Spa with a new level, enhancing the building’s capacity and design. The project highlights significant architectural development in Ireland’s hospitality sector.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Honoured for delivering transformative and sustainable projects last year, BDP claimed three awards at the Building & Architect of the Year Awards 2025, setting a benchmark for adaptive reuse, sustainability, and educational building excellence as the sector looks ahead to 2026.

Author: Archie Villaflores

The building and architecture sectors are undergoing rapid transformation, driven by technological innovation, sustainability, and practical creativity. Around the world, organisations are demonstrating how bold design and strategic execution can deliver both operational and societal impact. Recalling a key triumph from last year, ‘Harcourt Technologies wins Housing Project of the Year – Medium at Building & Architect of the Year Awards 2025’ illustrates how 3D construction printing can revolutionise social housing delivery. That achievement has influenced industry thinking globally, highlighting the potential for faster, more sustainable, and cost-efficient housing solutions. Moreover, ‘Deady Gahan Architects relocates to Thompson House in Cork city’ shows how thoughtful workspace planning can enhance functionality, creativity, and collaboration in architectural practices. Its approach reflects a broader trend in architecture towards adaptable, human-centred work environments worldwide. At the global stage, ‘Environmental Building Designs adapts architecture approach to local housing costs’ demonstrates how designers are balancing economic realities with sustainability and community-focused outcomes. This approach exemplifies a growing global emphasis on responsive architecture that is environmentally responsible and socially inclusive. Together, these stories underline a global built environment defined by innovation, sustainable practices, and human-centred design.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Recognised for pioneering Ireland’s first 3D construction, last year, Harcourt Technologies was named Housing Project of the Year – Medium at the 2025 Building & Architect of the Year Awards, setting a new benchmark as the sector looks ahead to 2026.

Author: DJC Oregon

LRS Architects, a Portland-based firm now in its 50th year, appoints Janice Sanada as president. Sanada brings over 30 years of experience in senior living and life plan communities, guiding strategic and operational priorities across the firm.

Author: ABNewswire

Australian architectural firm Environmental Building Designs adjusts its Sunshine Coast operations to rising housing costs. The practice focuses on cost-efficient, build-ready, and passive solar residential designs to reduce construction risk and long-term living expenses.

Author: Ireland Live

Francis Haughey Construction Ireland Limited will lead the regeneration of Ardee Castle in County Louth. The 15th-century tower house will undergo structural conservation, refurbishment, and courtyard enhancements.

Author: Irish Building Magazine

SOCOTEC, a global testing, inspection and certification company, has opened a new Dublin office following its acquisition of Lloyds Datum Group. The expansion strengthens engineering and technical consultancy services across Ireland’s building and infrastructure sectors.

Author: Irish Examiner

Deady Gahan Architects, a leading Cork-based design practice, has relocated to the former Thompson’s Bakery building on MacCurtain Street. The move combines heritage building restoration with modern architectural office needs in Ireland’s Victorian Quarter.