Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Archie Villaflores

The fit-out sector continues to mature, shaped by rising expectations around delivery certainty, technical competence, and workforce capability. This edition brings together stories that reflect how execution, scale, and ambition are redefining excellence across diverse project environments. Revisiting a standout moment from last year, ‘Manning & Buckley Electrical wins Fit Out Sub-Contractor of the Year at the Fit Out Awards 2025’ underscores how consistent delivery and people investment have become central measures of success. That benchmark now frames expectations as the industry turns its attention to the Fit Out Awards 2026. Additionally, ‘Foy & Company expands retail footprint with Enniskillen fit-out’ highlights how regional development and disciplined expansion remain important drivers of sector momentum. The project reflects confidence in physical space as a platform for brand and customer engagement. Meanwhile, ‘Algedra Design completes luxury interior fit-out at Burj Khalifa Armani Residences’ points to the global reach of fit-out expertise and the growing demand for precision at the highest end of the market. It reinforces how design-led delivery continues to influence international standards. These stories show a sector balancing craftsmanship with scale. Fit-out excellence increasingly lies in the ability to deliver reliably, adapt confidently, and operate with long-term intent.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Hailed for its outstanding performance in 2025, Manning & Buckley Electrical was named Fit Out Sub-Contractor of the Year at the Fit Out Awards, celebrated for technical excellence, delivery certainty, and sustained investment in people and skills as the sector looks ahead to 2026.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Exsim Hospitality partners with HAB Construction for a RM21.9 million (€4.66 million) interior fit-out in a 50-storey mixed-use tower in Kuala Lumpur. The project underscores Malaysia’s growing demand for premium commercial and residential developments.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Algedra Design completes a bespoke interior fit-out at the Burj Khalifa’s Armani Residences in Dubai. The project blends Soft Modernism with functional luxury, highlighting Algedra’s capacity for high-end, technically precise residential interior solutions.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Zizzi Suffolk Street in Dublin has reopened after a major refurbishment. The project enhances dining capacity and modern-rustic interiors, including an open kitchen and redesigned outdoor terrace, combining Tuscan style with local Irish heritage.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Limerick’s food start-ups are optimising commercial kitchen fit-outs with guidance from a leading Irish catering equipment supplier. Efficient layouts, energy-efficient refrigeration, and flexible payment options are helping new operators reduce costs and maintain safe, compliant kitchens.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Foy & Company, a 45-year-old Irish home interiors business, expands beyond Donegal with a new store in Enniskillen. The fit-out of the Lakelands Retail & Leisure Park location highlights its growing retail and interior design operations.

Author: Archie Villaflores

The fit-out sector is entering a more considered phase, where quality of execution matters as much as creative ambition. This edition reflects a broader editorial focus on how workplaces are being shaped through craft, coordination, and long-term thinking. Looking back at last year’s highlights, ‘COADY Architects and Flynn win Fit Out Project of the Year – Large Office over €7.5 million at the Fit Out Awards’ marked a defining moment for large-scale, sustainable workplace delivery. That benchmark now sets the tone as the sector moves decisively towards the 2026 awards cycle and rising expectations around scale and performance. Meanwhile, ‘TikTok Dublin Office comes to life with vibrant SAS Ceiling Solutions’ shows how specialist systems and detailing can elevate both functionality and experience. It underscores the growing role of technical fit-out elements in shaping identity, comfort, and collaboration. Elsewhere, ‘Cafe Solutions expands tailored furniture support for Perth hospitality fit-outs’ reflects the operational realities facing fast-moving hospitality environments. The story highlights how adaptability, consistency, and delivery reliability are becoming central to fit-out decision-making. These stories reveal a sector increasingly defined by discipline as much as design. Workplace craft is emerging as the common thread that connects ambition with enduring value.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Following its 2025 recognition, COADY Architects and Flynn were named winners of Fit Out Project of the Year – Large Office over €7.5 million at the Fit Out Awards, celebrated for delivering a landmark sustainable workplace as the sector looks ahead to 2026.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

TikTok’s new Dublin office at Grand Canal Dock showcases creativity and collaboration with over 11,000 sqm of SAS International ceiling solutions, combining striking design, acoustic comfort, and sustainable features including LEED Platinum and WELL-Gold standards.