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Lioncor sells 176-unit Glass Bottle scheme to CHI for €82m

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Lioncor has sold a 176-unit apartment scheme at Dublin's Irish Glass Bottle site to Co-operative Housing Ireland for €82.14 million in social housing. The deal converts a major regeneration site into allocated homes.

Kane wins Edgbaston MEP contract ahead of 2027 Ashes

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Banbridge-based MEP contractor Kane Group has secured a multi-million-pound subcontract on Sisk's Edgbaston stadium redevelopment ahead of the 2027 Ashes. The award reflects growing demand for Kane's offsite manufacturing and digital engineering capabilities.

Kildare GAA seeks permission for St Conleth's Park toilet block

Author: Jed Nykolle

Kildare GAA has applied to Kildare County Council for permission to build a public toilet facility at St Conleth's Park. The application follows the venue's €17-18 million stand redevelopment completed in 2024.

GMI secures Nuneaton library and business centre contract

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

GMI Construction has secured a £17.3 million design-and-build contract to deliver a new library and business centre for Warwickshire County Council in Nuneaton. The scheme anchors the wider Transforming Nuneaton regeneration programme.

Westmorland breaks ground on new M56 motorway services site

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Westmorland, operator of Tebay Services, has begun construction on a £65 million M56 services scheme in Cheshire. The 80-20 partnership with the Tatton Estate brings the family firm into a new region.

Six Point Six: What Northern Ireland's Strongest House Price Index in Years Means for the Building and Architecture Sector

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Northern Ireland house prices rose 6.6% annually and 2.9% quarterly to GBP 229,462 in Q2 2026. For building and architecture firms, the data confirms durable demand and a market where quality supply commands strong returns.

MCOH Architects wins Building of the Year Public for Portlaoise Library 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, MCOH Architects took Building of the Year in the Public category for Portlaoise Library, a scheme the judges praised for its exceptional balance of design innovation, creative ambition, and precise execution. As the profession looks ahead to the 2027 cycle, Portlaoise Library stands as a compelling model for how public architecture can integrate seamlessly with its community while delivering design of the highest order.

McAleer & Rushe starts work on Edinburgh Clayton Hotel scheme

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Northern Ireland's McAleer & Rushe has started construction on a £95 million Edinburgh hotel for Dalata Hotel Group, converting an office block into a 256-bedroom Clayton Hotel. AIB Group is funding the scheme.

H&MV secures €750m fund valuing engineering group at €1.4bn

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Limerick's H&MV Engineering has secured a €750 million continuation fund, valuing the high-voltage infrastructure specialist at €1.4 billion. The deal backs its role delivering power infrastructure for data centres and other major buildings.

Kane Group appoints eight directors on £100m turnover milestone

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Banbridge-based MEP contractor Kane Group has appointed eight new directors after reaching its targeted £100 million turnover. The expanded leadership team reflects the building services contractor's continued growth across Ireland and Britain.

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