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Author: Express & Star

Wolverhampton’s historic Sunbeam factory is being redeveloped into 182 build-to-rent apartments by Pinnacle Architecture and Paragon Living, preserving heritage features while adding modern amenities, with high demand reported for phase two.

Author: Thailand Business News

Maia Ho Tram, a luxury wellness-focused resort in southern Vietnam, blends towers, villas, and amenities within The Grand Ho Tram Strip. Designed by Dewan Architects, it opens 2027, emphasising coastal living, nature, and wellness.

Author: Building Design.

£100M Belfast Stories project revealed, transforming former Bank of Ireland site into a creative hub with visitor centre, storytelling spaces, and cultural attractions. Opening by 2030, public consultation underway.

Author: Building Ireland Magazine

Mid-size construction firms in Ireland and the UK boost productivity up to 20% via early AI adoption. Widespread gaps in training, policies, automation, and data standardisation hinder industry-wide AI benefits.

Author: Global Newswire

Ireland’s construction market is set to reach €11.83B in 2025, driven by residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and infrastructure growth, green building adoption, technology integration, and public-private partnerships.

Author: Archie Villaflores

In this edition, the building and architecture sector demonstrates both resilience and ambition through stories that span individual achievement, corporate growth, and international expansion. Entries for the 2026 Building and Architect of the Year Awards remain open until 19 December 2025. To reflect on the benchmark set earlier this year, Studio idir’s Katie Stringer Wins Rising Star in Architecture at the 2025 Building and Architect of the Year Awards highlights the emergence of innovative talent whose vision is shaping design practices. Meanwhile, John Paul Construction posts pre-tax profits of €23m as revenues climb reflects the financial strength and operational efficiency of a mature Irish construction firm. The report highlights how diversified project portfolios and disciplined execution support sustainable growth even amid market fluctuations. SSH expands into Morocco to drive urban and tourism development illustrates the sector’s expanding international footprint. By entering North Africa, SSH combines global expertise with local insight, targeting sustainable urban and tourism developments that respond to growing demand for high-quality infrastructure and culturally informed design. These stories chart a sector that balances innovation, profitability, and strategic expansion. They offer a clear indication of where the industry is headed and the opportunities it presents.

Author: Archie Villaflores

After Katie Stringer of Studio idir was named Rising Star in Architecture at the 2025 Building and Architect of the Year Awards earlier this year, attention now turns to 2026 as entries open for the next wave of emerging architectural talent.

Author: Travel and Tour World

SSH, a Middle East-based architecture and engineering consultancy, has expanded into Morocco with a new Casablanca office. The move targets growing demand for luxury tourism, urban development, and sustainable architectural projects across North Africa.

Author: FOX5

Washington Commanders have appointed HKS, a Dallas-based global architecture firm, as lead designer for a new $4 billion (€3.5bn) stadium at the RFK site in Washington, D.C. The project aims to deliver a 65,000‑seat multi-purpose venue.

Author: BDC Magazine

HLM Architects, with Irish and UK operations, is expanding its presence in the South West of England with a new studio in Plymouth. The practice has a history of landmark projects and defence sector work in the region.