Work has begun on a new seven-storey student accommodation development on Seamus Quirke Road, County Galway. Developed by Elkstone Real Estate, and approved by An Bord Pleanála in 2022, the project replaces an existing car park with a student housing scheme comprising 240 student beds.
Construction has now begun on a new 10-storey tourist hostel at the corner of Foley Street and Joyce’s Walk, Dublin 1. The scheme was initially approved in February 2024 by Dublin City Council, with an appeal against the decision later withdrawn.
Planning permission has been granted for Steeplefield Limited’s Greenvale development at the former Chadwicks Builders Merchant site off Greenhills Road. The scheme is now under appeal, with a decision expected in May. The permission relates to a major mixed-use redevelopment across four new blocks ranging from five to 12 storeys, providing 588 apartments.
Dublin City Council has approved a new residential development under the Part 8 planning process on a derelict site at Bannow Road, Cabra West, Dublin 7. Delivered in partnership with Clúid Housing, the scheme will bring new homes and community space to this part of the city.
Following an appeal, An Coimisiún Pleanála has approved planning permission for a new residential development at The Barn, Atmospheric Road, in Dalkey. The decision clears the way for the demolition of the existing dwelling and outbuildings, to facilitate the construction of 22 apartments across two residential blocks.
Kildare County Council has granted planning permission for a new 70-home residential development on the Naas Road in Kilcullen, Co. Kildare. The scheme will deliver much-needed housing for the area, alongside a range of on-site amenities.
Ireland’s planning framework is moving from Local Area Plans towards new area-based plans, but the core idea remains the same: translating higher-level policy into clear, place-specific guidance for a defined area. That guidance typically covers issues such as land use, density, height and built form, movement, and the public realm.
Hotel projects need to be understood, discussed and promoted long before they are built. In that sense, they are not so different to other types of development. What tends to vary is what people need to see early on. For planning and stakeholder engagement, for example, the priority is accuracy and context, clear representation of massing, materials and how the proposal sits within its surrounding environment.
Following last year’s article on the key trends shaping the AEC industry, we are back to share what we believe will define 2026. These trends are not entirely new. Many were already building momentum in 2025. The difference this year is that they are becoming more connected, with better data, clearer processes, and higher expectations around certainty, speed, and quality.
As 2025 draws to a close, the CIS Construction Industry Forecast 2025–2027 provides a look at what the next phase of growth could mean for the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Long before construction begins on-site, a great amount of work goes into preparing a project. Among the key elements of this preparation are architectural visualisations, which play an essential role during the planning stages and later help property developers and estate agents market units off-plan as construction progresses.
With housing demand rising and urban density increasing, apartment developments have become central to urban planning strategies. In Ireland, this topic has been at the heart of ongoing debates, particularly following the announcement of new apartment design standards by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, alongside the Minister of State for Planning.
Today’s topic will revolve around managing a large property portfolio and how to effectively communicate neighbourhoods to prospective buyers.
Today’s topic will revolve around managing a large property portfolio and how to effectively communicate neighbourhoods to prospective buyers.
Today’s topic will revolve around the current trends surrounding the interior design market in Ireland.
Owen Reilly discusses the current state and future trends surrounding the property market in Ireland and the emerging technology in the sector.
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