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Council opens Stillorgan Library within integrated housing scheme

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has opened the new Stillorgan Library, built by Clancy within a €38 million scheme that includes 88 social and affordable homes. It replaces a prefabricated 1970s building.

GRAHAM delivers high-rise Passivhaus student tower in Belfast

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

GRAHAM has completed Weavers' Hall, a 459-bedroom Passivhaus student accommodation tower in Belfast, for Queen's University Belfast. It is the largest Passivhaus student scheme on the island of Ireland.

Cardo Group acquires Norfolk roofing specialist Aspect Group Services

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Cardo Group, a private equity-backed UK building maintenance contractor, has acquired Aspect Group Services, a Norfolk roofing and renewables specialist. The deal is Cardo's 17th acquisition and extends its platform into East Anglia.

Half Speed, Full Opportunity: What the Daft Q3 2026 Report Tells Building and Architecture Leaders About Ireland's Next Phase

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Daft Q3 2026 data shows Irish asking price inflation halved to 3% while stock rose 12.5%. For building and architecture leaders, the regional divergence and supply shortage create a compelling case to accelerate residential pipelines now.

Scrace + Architects relocates to shared Salisbury studio

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Scrace + Architects is relocating to a shared studio with See Space Differently CIC at 65 New Street, Salisbury. The Fund-backed space will offer architectural and property advice from the high street.

WSP acquires Glasgow building services consultancy Hulley & Kirkwood

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

WSP has acquired Hulley & Kirkwood, a Glasgow-based building services consultancy, strengthening its mechanical, electrical and public health engineering expertise. The deal boosts WSP's presence in Scotland and its healthcare and defence capabilities.

Henry Brothers marks 50 years with UK expansion

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Henry Brothers has marked 50 years in business with a new Edinburgh office and plans for a flagship Magherafelt headquarters. The family-run contractor now employs more than 250 people across six UK offices.

Modern methods of construction bring 1846 Mayo building back to life

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Simone and Adrian Gannon are restoring an 1846 building in Charlestown, Co Mayo using modern construction methods and off-site fabrication. John Halligan Architects leads the team converting the site into a coffee bar.

LDA and DCC lodge plans for 312 more Cherry Orchard homes

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The Land Development Agency and Dublin City Council have lodged a planning application for 312 homes in Phase 3 of Cherry Orchard Point. The scheme takes the west Dublin development to 1,157 homes.

Office of Public Works and Reddy A+U win Building of the Year Industrial for Rosslare EuroPort Terminal 7 at Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2026

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Office of Public Works and Reddy A+U won Building of the Year Industrial at the Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2026 for Rosslare EuroPort Terminal 7, recognised for engineering capability, coordinated delivery, and considered design at scale. Looking ahead to 2027, it sets a benchmark for public and private sector collaboration in large-scale infrastructure.

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