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Dennis Hellyar Architects delivers 106 energy-efficient homes on Cardiff brownfield site
Welsh practice Dennis Hellyar Architects has completed a £30m (€35.7m) brownfield scheme in Cardiff, delivering 106 energy-efficient homes. The project was built by Lovell for housing association Hafod, in partnership with Cardiff City Council and the Welsh Government.
Egis completes Thomas & Adamson rebrand to expand built environment capabilities across UK and Ireland
Global consulting firm Egis has rebranded UK and Ireland construction consultancy Thomas & Adamson following its 2024 acquisition. The move integrates over 100 built environment specialists into Egis' 22,000-strong network spanning more than 70 countries.
OBF Property Investment Group converts former Cork city bank into 12 apartments
Cork developer OBF Property Investment Group is converting the upper floors of the former Bank of Ireland on Bridge Street into 12 one- and two-bedroom apartments. The project forms part of a broader wave of adaptive reuse and residential development activity across Cork city.
Zutec unifies DFM Systems under one brand to strengthen Ireland construction technology offering
Construction technology firm Zutec has rebranded Irish subsidiary DFM Systems under a single unified identity following its 2024 acquisition. The move consolidates digital building management and AI-enabled solutions across the UK and Irish built environment sectors.
Arcen marks 40 years by integrating architects and engineers for all-Ireland expansion
Northern Ireland multi-disciplinary practice Arcen is marking its 40th anniversary by integrating sister firm Nest Architects and expanding across the island of Ireland. The move strengthens its combined architectural and structural engineering offering for commercial and residential clients.
Swisspearl joins Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2026 as Gold Sponsor
Swisspearl, one of Europe's leading manufacturers of fibre cement facade materials, has been named Gold Sponsor of the Building and Architect of the Year Awards 2026, bringing specialist expertise in sustainable, high-end architecture to Ireland's most prestigious built environment programme. The partnership underlines the awards' growing influence as a platform where material innovation and design excellence converge, ahead of the gala ceremony on 23rd April 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry.
Gensler appoints regional sports leader for Asia Pacific and Middle East markets
Architecture firm Gensler has appointed Elliott Pears as Regional Sports Leader for Asia Pacific and the Middle East. The San Francisco-headquartered company strengthens its leadership in global sports and entertainment design across high-growth regions.
Stratus acquires multidisciplinary firm to expand national architecture capabilities
US-based engineering and architecture firm Stratus has acquired PVEDI, a multidisciplinary architecture and engineering practice operating from seven offices nationwide. The acquisition expands Stratus' geographic reach and service capabilities across key markets.
Tennessee home builder opens first new manufacturing facility in decade
US-based home building company Clayton Homes has opened a manufacturing facility in Conway, Arkansas, its first new site since 2016. The Tennessee-headquartered firm creates over 250 jobs and plans annual production of 3,000 homes.
Belfast hospitality group submits plans for boutique hotel above city centre bar
Belfast hospitality group Clover Group has submitted plans for a 20-bedroom boutique hotel above Clarence Chambers on Donegall Square East. The development includes a multi-suite penthouse with private bar and outdoor jacuzzi.
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