Actavo Modular Wins ‘Modular Building Project of the Year’ at Irish Building & Design Awards 2026

Actavo Modular is proud to announce that we have been awarded ‘Modular Building Project of the Year’ at the Irish Building & Design Awards 2026, in recognition of our work on the Hollywoodrath School project -a landmark achievement in modular construction in Ireland.

This award highlights the increasing role of modern methods of construction (MMC) in delivering permanent modular buildings in Ireland, particularly across the education sector where speed, quality and certainty are critical.

A Landmark Modular School Project in Ireland

Delivered as part of the Department of Education and Youth’s enhanced modular buildings programme, the Hollywoodrath School project represents a step-change in modular school buildings in Ireland.

The project comprised:

• 152 steel-framed modular units
• 4,223 square metres of permanent school accommodation
• The largest enhanced modular school building delivered by the State to date

This project demonstrates how permanent modular construction can deliver high-quality, future-proofed education facilities while meeting the evolving demands of Ireland’s growing population.

Setting a New Benchmark for Modular Construction in Ireland

Hollywoodrath sets a new benchmark for modular construction companies in Ireland, showcasing what can be achieved through a combination of off-site manufacturing, design excellence and efficient delivery.

Key benefits of the modular approach included:

• Accelerated construction timelines
• Reduced on-site disruption in live school environments
• High-quality, light-filled learning spaces
• Greater programme certainty and cost predictability

For schools and public sector bodies, this approach provides a clear pathway to delivering permanent education buildings quickly and efficiently.

Why Modular Construction is Growing in Ireland

Demand for modular buildings in Ireland continues to increase across education, healthcare and residential sectors.

This growth is driven by:

• The need for faster project delivery
• Ongoing labour shortages in construction
• Increased focus on sustainability and efficiency
• The requirement for scalable, future-ready infrastructure

Projects like Hollywoodrath highlight how offsite construction in Ireland is becoming a key solution for delivering large-scale public infrastructure.

Recognising Industry Excellence

The Irish Building & Design Awards celebrate the very best in Irish construction, architecture and engineering.

We are incredibly proud to have been recognised alongside leading industry peers, and this award reflects the collaboration, innovation and expertise of the entire project team.

We would like to thank all partners involved, including:

• AFEC International
• McCrae Consulting Engineers
• Renaissance Engineering Ireland

Actavo Modular: Delivering Modular Buildings Across Ireland

Actavo Modular continues to deliver modular buildings across Ireland for a range of sectors, including:

• Education
• Healthcare
• Commercial & Pharma
• Residential & Student Accommodation

Our approach focuses on delivering high-quality permanent modular solutions that combine speed, certainty and design excellence.

Looking Ahead

This award reinforces Actavo Modular’s position as a leader in modular construction in Ireland, delivering projects that meet the highest standards of quality, speed and innovation.

As demand continues to grow, we remain focused on shaping the future of construction through modern methods of construction and modular delivery.