The Renovation Opportunity: Why First-Time Buyers Are Driving Architecture's Most Compelling New Residential Brief
Nationwide research shows 61% of NI first-time buyers chose renovation properties to enter the market. For building and architecture firms, Ireland's EUR 8 billion renovation economy signals a durable, design-led growth opportunity.
Allen Morris Co secures funding for Sarasota apartment development
US developer Allen Morris Co. has secured financing for a new luxury apartment scheme in Florida. The project highlights building and architecture activity centred on multifamily residential delivery, mixed-use design and urban growth.
KASCO Developments completes VOLNA waterfront residences ahead of schedule
UAE developer KASCO Developments has completed a waterfront residential scheme in Dubai ahead of schedule. The project highlights building and architecture priorities around delivery certainty, urban residential growth and high-density design execution.
Mary Queen of Peace Primary School begins construction on new building
Construction has begun on a new £10m school building in County Antrim to modernise education infrastructure. The project highlights investment in educational architecture focused on campus consolidation, learning environments and long-term community use.
PJ Hegarty appoints Maurice Killeen to lead Irish operations
Irish construction contractor PJ Hegarty has appointed a new managing director for Ireland amid continued project expansion. The leadership change reflects growing activity across infrastructure, life sciences, aviation and commercial building delivery.
Glenveagh Properties increases housing delivery pipeline for 2026
Irish homebuilder Glenveagh Properties plans to deliver 2,750 homes in 2026 amid expanded funding and site launches. The update highlights building sector priorities around housing delivery, construction efficiency and large-scale residential development.
Fit Out Conference 2026 unveils new set of confirmed speakers
The Fit Out Conference 2026 has revealed three new additions to its speaker line-up, joining an already strong roster set to take the stage on 11 June at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry.
Celebrating architectural excellence — watch the Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2026 highlights
Relive the Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2026 in the official highlights video, celebrating Ireland's most talented architects, practices, and built environment professionals while showcasing the design ambition shaping the sector today. The official video highlights of the Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2026 capture the creativity, craft, and strategic thinking driving Ireland's architectural sector forward. The programme recognises architects, practices, and projects delivering excellence across residential, commercial, educational, civic, and sustainable design.
Geopolitical Pause, Not Structural Shift: What the April Construction PMI Really Signals for Ireland's Building Sector
Ireland's April PMI dip is a geopolitical pause, not a structural reversal. Commercial growth, record employment expansion, and 8,400 housing starts in Q1 2026 confirm the building sector's underlying strength.
Heerim Architecture wins Mokdong Complex 1 reconstruction mandate to consolidate Seoul high-end residential design position
Seoul-based Heerim Architecture has been selected as architect for the Mokdong Complex 1 reconstruction project in South Korea, winning 802 votes at a landowners' general meeting. The win follows existing design mandates for Mokdong Complexes 12 and 14.
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