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Author: THE IRISH NEWS

Belfast Harbour has submitted plans to redevelop Clarendon Wharf into a 600-home urban neighbourhood with hotels, retail, and leisure spaces. The project integrates heritage buildings and new pedestrian infrastructure to support Belfast’s growing housing and regeneration goals.

Author: irelandlive

The iconic Ritz Cinema in Ballybofey is set for adaptive reuse as part of the SEED project, transforming it into a new enterprise hub. The initiative blends heritage conservation with modern extensions to stimulate local economic growth.

Author: THE Irish Post

Belfast City Council has appointed an integrated design team to develop the concept and feasibility for the new Sailortown Bridge. The project combines urban regeneration with active travel infrastructure and involves leading engineering and architectural firms.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The building and architecture sector is navigating a period of renewed assurance, shaped by investment, design leadership and long-term thinking. This edition reflects how the built environment is responding to evolving economic, technological and urban priorities. Looking back to 2025, 'Little Black Box Collective Wins Building of the Year – Office (Small) at Building & Architect of the Year Awards 2025' reinforces the importance of design quality and thoughtful execution. As the 2026 awards approach, companies are expected to deliver measurable impact, technological integration, and leadership in building and architecture industry. Meanwhile, 'Quest Software expands AI engineering hub in Cork' sits within a year where excellence and future-focused development were firmly in focus across the sector. The expansion signals the wider role of high-quality buildings in supporting innovation, talent attraction and sustainable urban growth. Lastly, 'Nabni Developments breaks ground on new luxury residential project in Dubai' highlights continued confidence in ambitious residential development. The project reflects how design, location and long-term value remain central to investment decisions in global markets. Together, these stories frame a sector defined by confidence, creativity and a clear sense of direction for the future.

Author: CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS NEWS

Nabni Developments has started construction on Nabni Avenue 7 in Dubai’s Al Furjan district, a premium 12-storey residential development. The project features 166 luxury units, smart home integration, lifestyle amenities, and AED 800 million total investment.

Author: businesswire

Walker & Dunlop arranged $778.6 million (€718.5 million) financing for the office-to-residential conversion of 111 Wall Street in Manhattan that transforms 24-story office tower into 1,568 luxury rental units with extensive amenities.

Author: Westmeath Independent

Ericsson is relocating its Athlone operations to a new purpose-built facility at the IDA Business and Technology Park in Garrycastle. The €200 million investment will create a modern, sustainable, and efficient workspace for 1,300 employees.

Author: Irishbuilding

Designer Group has launched a new €10 million modular manufacturing facility in Kells, Co. Meath, Ireland. The 4,000sqm workshop will scale operations and support up to 75 roles, strengthening modular solutions for energy, data centre, and pharma sectors.

Author: siliconrepublic

Quest Software has opened a new Centre for Advanced AI Architecture in Cork, Ireland, supporting AI adoption through R&D, engineering and collaboration with local universities. The expansion is expected to generate around 100 new roles over time.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

After Little Black Box Collective was recognised for its Dublin 8 Workspace at the 2025 Building & Architect of the Year Awards, their achievement sets a benchmark for sustainable and human-centred office design as the industry looks ahead to 2026.