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GT3 Architects rebrands as GT3 after a decade in business

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

GT3 Architects has rebranded to GT3, marking a decade in business with a new identity, website and broadened consultancy and interiors offering. The Newcastle-founded practice now operates from Nottingham, London and Belfast.

Ballyclare fabricator ProMetNI presses ahead with expansion plans

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

ProMetNI, a Ballyclare sheet metal fabricator supplying the construction industry, is pursuing UK expansion after receiving Go Succeed enterprise support. The Northern Ireland business specialises in bespoke flashings, guttering and roofing accessories.

Roscrea gaol conversion planned for age-friendly apartments

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

A planning application has been submitted to convert Roscrea's former Bridewell Gaol and Temperance Hall into 11 age-friendly apartments. The protected structure has stood vacant for over 20 years.

Limerick canopy design draws on Lough Gur stone circle

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Limerick City and County Council has opened consultation on a stone circle-inspired canopy for Cruises Street, designed by Niall Montgomery and Partners with Egis. The structure would create a flexible civic events space.

Henry J Lyons wins Building of the Year Office for The Shipping Office at Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2026

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Looking back at the Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2026, Henry J Lyons took Building of the Year in the Office category for The Shipping Office, a scheme the judges praised for bringing together new build and heritage elements with clarity, control, and a strong and consistent architectural language. As the profession looks ahead to the 2027 cycle, The Shipping Office stands as a refined and impactful reference point for how commercial architecture can honour existing fabric while delivering the performance and ambition the modern office market demands.

Europe's Leading Builder: What Goodbody's Benchmark Data Means for Ireland's Building and Architecture Sector

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Goodbody data shows Ireland building 7.2 homes per 1,000 people, more than double the EU average. For building and architecture leaders, this European benchmark positions Ireland as the continent's most active residential construction market.

Downing completes £250m refinancing of Manchester co-living towers

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Downing has completed a £249.2 million refinancing of Acer and Fernley, two co-living towers within its £400 million Square Gardens development. Bank of Ireland provided the loan facilities for the SimpsonHaugh-designed scheme.

Derbyshire County Hall hotel conversion set for approval

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Derbyshire Dales District Council is set to approve a £130 million plan to convert Derbyshire County Council's Matlock headquarters into a hotel and homes. The scheme also restores the historic Winter Gardens.

Farrans opens applications for 60 graduate and apprentice roles

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Belfast-headquartered contractor Farrans has opened applications for 60 graduate, placement and apprenticeship roles starting in 2027. The Sisk-owned firm's early careers cohort now makes up 10 per cent of its workforce.

Kildare County Council appoints contractor for Monasterevin housing

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Kildare County Council has signed a contract appointing Axis Construction to build 13 social housing units at St Evin's Park, Monasterevin. The scheme is funded through the Social Housing Investment Programme.

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