Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability
Explore industry news, insights, and updates from the Building & Architect of the Year Awards.
Sort by 
Ireland's housing minister tours Glennon Brothers' Scottish timber frame facility as MMC drives housing output
Ireland's housing minister visited Glennon Brothers' £18m (€20.9m) Alexanders Timber Design facility in Irvine, Scotland, spotlighting offsite construction's role in sustainable housing delivery. The Irish-owned timber frame plant has capacity to support up to 2,500 homes per year.
Helsinki operator Bob W signs lease on new-build Belfast serviced apartment scheme ahead of Q2 opening
Helsinki-based hospitality operator Bob W has signed a long-term lease with Belfast developer Z Development for a new-build 84-unit serviced apartment property at 57 Dublin Road. The scheme marks Bob W's first entry into Northern Ireland and is due to open in Q2 2026.
Irish construction and engineering firms partner with Amazon on data centre projects in Ireland and the US
Irish construction and engineering firms have partnered with Amazon to deliver data centre projects across Ireland and the US. Enterprise Ireland is leading the push, with one Irish firm investing $40m (€36.8m) to open a 400,000 sq ft manufacturing plant in Virginia.
Robert Bourke brings design-led practice and academic rigour to Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2026
Robert Bourke, Director of Robert Bourke Architects and Design Fellow at UCD School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy, joins the judging panel for the 2026 awards with a career defined by socially conscious, contextually grounded design. His appointment adds significant depth to a panel tasked with evaluating Ireland's most ambitious architectural work across competitive categories, ahead of the gala ceremony on 23rd April 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry.
Foundation Set: Why Britain and Ireland's Housing Drive Is the Building Sector's Biggest Opportunity in a Generation
Britain's housing data signals real momentum for building and architecture. Falling rates, rising planning ambitions, and record Irish completions confirm the industry is entering a phase of durable, policy-backed growth.
Dennis Hellyar Architects delivers 106 energy-efficient homes on Cardiff brownfield site
Welsh practice Dennis Hellyar Architects has completed a £30m (€35.7m) brownfield scheme in Cardiff, delivering 106 energy-efficient homes. The project was built by Lovell for housing association Hafod, in partnership with Cardiff City Council and the Welsh Government.
Egis completes Thomas & Adamson rebrand to expand built environment capabilities across UK and Ireland
Global consulting firm Egis has rebranded UK and Ireland construction consultancy Thomas & Adamson following its 2024 acquisition. The move integrates over 100 built environment specialists into Egis' 22,000-strong network spanning more than 70 countries.
OBF Property Investment Group converts former Cork city bank into 12 apartments
Cork developer OBF Property Investment Group is converting the upper floors of the former Bank of Ireland on Bridge Street into 12 one- and two-bedroom apartments. The project forms part of a broader wave of adaptive reuse and residential development activity across Cork city.
Zutec unifies DFM Systems under one brand to strengthen Ireland construction technology offering
Construction technology firm Zutec has rebranded Irish subsidiary DFM Systems under a single unified identity following its 2024 acquisition. The move consolidates digital building management and AI-enabled solutions across the UK and Irish built environment sectors.
Arcen marks 40 years by integrating architects and engineers for all-Ireland expansion
Northern Ireland multi-disciplinary practice Arcen is marking its 40th anniversary by integrating sister firm Nest Architects and expanding across the island of Ireland. The move strengthens its combined architectural and structural engineering offering for commercial and residential clients.
Discover What's Happening
Explore our newsletters
Join our Newsletter to receive the latest industry trends, expert tips, and exclusive insights delivered straight to your inbox!
.png)
