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Mayo council architects urged to progress Killala housing site

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Mayo County Council’s in-house architects have been urged to prioritise housing on a derelict Barrack Street site in Killala, acquired by compulsory purchase over two years ago. Officials say it is scheduled.

Galway appoints Allies and Morrison for Lombard Street rejuvenation

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Galway City Council has awarded London architects Allies and Morrison a contract worth almost €700,000 to design the Lombard Street Rejuvenation Project. The Urban Regeneration and Development Fund supports the scheme.

Boom Studios expands into historic Bangor High Street building

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Boom Studios, a Bangor social enterprise providing artist workspace, has expanded into a historic High Street building believed to have been largely vacant for almost two decades. It is the group’s fourth building.

Wicklow explores interim community use of Carnew bank building

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Wicklow County Council is exploring community use of the former Bank of Ireland building in Carnew ahead of major redevelopment. The council-owned building has been largely unused since the branch closed in 2021.

MDO Architects reaches three shortlists at Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2026

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

MDO Architects has been shortlisted in three categories at the Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2026, recognised for RCSI PBS Labs, RCSI Dental Education Centre Sandyford and Barretstown Medical Centre. Looking ahead to the 2027 awards cycle, the three entries set a clear benchmark for how health and education architecture can serve people with clarity, care and ambition.

Growing and Protected: How Irish Building Firms Can Turn Winter Payment Risk Into Cashflow Strength

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Atradius finds 92% of Irish building materials firms fear late payments this winter despite expected profit growth. Building and architecture leaders can protect cashflow now by tightening credit checks, payment terms and cash reserves.

Edgingtons Architects acquires Newbury practice Anderson + Prescott

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Edgingtons Architects, a Windsor practice founded in 1856, has acquired Anderson + Prescott Architects, a multi-sector practice in Newbury. The firm will keep trading under its own name from Edgingtons’ three offices.

AmTrust plans 300-metre tower beside the Gherkin

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

New York-based specialty insurer AmTrust is planning a 70-storey, 300-metre office tower beside the Gherkin in the City of London. A planning application is expected in early 2027, with completion targeted for 2033.

P McVey Building Systems launches Cabin Hub for site accommodation

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

P McVey Building Systems, a Northern Ireland modular construction specialist, has launched Cabin Hub, selling and hiring ready-to-use cabins and containers across the UK and Ireland. It marks the firm’s 40th anniversary.

Kilsaran wins precast contract for Ireland’s tallest tower

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Kilsaran, an Irish construction materials group, has been appointed principal precast supplier to John Paul Construction on Parkgate Pointe in Dublin. The contract covers about 97,000 square metres of flooring and walls.

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