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Three Months of Growth, One Clear Signal: What September's AIB Construction PMI Tells Building and Architecture Leaders
Ireland's AIB Construction PMI held at 50.4 in September as commercial and civil sectors grew solidly while housing slid. New orders rose for a third month, giving building and architecture leaders a clear signal on where to focus.
Craigard completes refurbishment of Southampton’s Crown House 1
Landlord Craigard has completed a full refurbishment of Crown House 1, a 13,000 sq ft Grade A office building in Southampton, England. CBRE Southampton and Realest are marketing the energy-efficient, four-floor space.
Kier launches Specialist Projects business in London
UK contractor Kier has launched a Specialist Projects business in London and the Thames Valley, targeting large-scale office refurbishment and selected new build. It also introduces a Cat-B fit-out offer.
Minister opens New-Bridge Integrated College’s new Co Down campus
Education Minister Paul Givan has opened New-Bridge Integrated College’s new £27 million campus in Loughbrickland, Co Down. The Fresh Start-funded building replaces a mile of semi-permanent accommodation for about 620 pupils.
Laois County Council seeks design team for Fort Protector museum
Laois County Council has tendered for an architect-led design team to refurbish Portlaoise’s Fort Protector as a museum and performance space. The €11.5 million project could start on site in August 2027.
Slaney Flour begins building Co Wexford flour mill
Slaney Flour, a joint venture between Hemelter Ireland and Ballycarney Grain, has begun building a 300 tonne-a-day flour mill in Co Wexford. The reported €50 million project aims to cut Ireland’s flour imports.
DMVF Architects wins Conservation Award for Parnell Square at Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2026
DMVF Architects took the Conservation Award for a Single Building or Development at the Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2026 for Parnell Square, a scheme the judges praised for its meticulous, research-led approach and precise execution of historic fabric restoration alongside a restrained contemporary addition. Looking ahead to 2027, Parnell Square stands as a clear benchmark for how conservation-led intervention can achieve genuine balance between heritage protection and the demands of modern use.
Strong Sales, Fragile Cashflow: Why Ireland's Building Sector Must Treat Payment Risk as Seriously as Pipeline Growth
Atradius data shows 92% of Irish building materials firms fear late payments this winter despite expecting revenue and profit growth. For building and architecture leaders, the report is a prompt to treat cashflow protection as seriously as pipeline development.
Wizu Workspace reopens Bradford landmark office as flexible workspace
Wizu Workspace has moved into One Godwin Street, a vacant Bradford city centre office building, under an agreement with landlord Nice Leisure. The operator will deliver flexible workspace and full building management.
Warwickshire developer erects steelwork at Greville Business Park
Council-owned developer Warwickshire Property & Development Group is building 11 commercial units at Greville Business Park, Warwick, with E Manton as contractor. The 28,000 sq ft scheme targets small and medium-sized businesses.
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