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Twinlite wins approval to convert Phibsborough Shopping Centre into hotel and student housing
Dublin property group Twinlite has won permission to convert Phibsborough Shopping Centre into a 150-bedroom hotel and 411-bed student accommodation scheme. The €3.09 million planning contribution requirement reflects the scale of the mixed-use regeneration.
Hassett Leyden Flynn wins Social Impact Award at Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2026
Looking back at the Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2026, Hassett Leyden Flynn stood out as a practice that proved architecture can be a genuine instrument of social change, earning the Social Impact Award for their housing developments in Ennis, Co. Clare. As the profession looks ahead to the 2027 cycle, their work sets a compelling benchmark for what inclusive, community-centred design can and should achieve.
Two Speeds, One Opportunity: How Ireland's Diverging Housing Market Reshapes the Building Sector's Strategic Priorities
Daft Q2 2026 data reveals a two-speed Irish market: Dublin prices cooling as supply recovers while rural Ireland runs hot. Building and architecture firms that read the regional split will capture the decade's most durable pipeline opportunity.
SM Offices builds tower to expand Quezon City campus
Philippine office developer SM Offices is constructing a new office tower in Quezon City to expand commercial capacity. The building and architecture project adds 31,000 square metres of workspace within the SM North EDSA mixed-use estate.
Sheffield Council acquires property to support town regeneration
Sheffield City Council has approved the purchase of a vacant property to support the regeneration of Stocksbridge town centre in England. The project aims to preserve momentum on a £24.1m (€28.3m) public realm and mixed-use redevelopment scheme.
Prime Arena appoints chair to advance Dublin arena project
Prime Arena Holdings has appointed a new chair as plans advance for a proposed winter sports and entertainment development in Dublin. The construction industry project reflects ongoing activity in large-scale venue delivery and planning in Ireland.
Sisk wins HSE contract to deliver second 96-bed ward block at University Hospital Limerick
John Sisk & Son has been awarded the HSE contract to build a new 96-bed ward block at University Hospital Limerick. The scheme forms part of Ireland's Acute Hospital Inpatient Bed Capacity Expansion Plan.
Irish Life opens LEED Platinum Dublin headquarters after major sustainable refurbishment
Irish Life has opened its redeveloped Abbey Street headquarters in Dublin, achieving LEED Platinum, WELL Platinum, and Nearly Zero Energy Building status through retention and refurbishment of the existing structure. The building accommodates up to 3,000 employees.
Stephen Carr Architects wins Building of the Year in Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality at Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2026
Stephen Carr Architects has been named winner of Building of the Year in Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality at the Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2026 for Hazel Tree Lodge Bunclody, a project that sets a new standard for eco-conscious hospitality architecture in Ireland. The judges praised the scheme for its exceptional balance of site impact, materials, and guest experience, recognising a design that exceeds NZEB and Part L standards while integrating seamlessly with the surrounding landscape.
Finding the Floor: What the RICS May Survey Signals for Building and Architecture Leaders Across the UK and Ireland
RICS data shows the UK housing downturn may be stabilising. Northern Ireland leads on price growth and Ireland holds 6.5% annual gains, pointing to a durable residential pipeline for building and architecture firms.
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