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Designing Offices That Earn the Commute: What Leesman’s Data Means for Irish Fitout

Author: Archie Villaflores

Leesman’s Focus Forward 2025 Report reveals a ten-point gap between home and office experience scores, giving Ireland’s fitout sector a clear evidence base for what high-performing workplaces deliver. Offices designed around acoustic quality, individual focus, and informal interaction consistently close that gap.

Fit Out Conference 2026 names June Koh of Cushman & Wakefield as keynote speaker

Author: Archie Villaflores

The Fit Out Conference 2026 has confirmed June Koh of Cushman & Wakefield as keynote speaker for its inaugural sector forum on 11 June at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry. Koh leads the EMEA workplace strategy team at Cushman & Wakefield, with fifteen years working with global occupiers including Bayer, Accenture, and Barclays. The one-day conference brings 22 speakers across three themed panels, hot topic sessions, and a leaders panel, with Early Bird tickets available until 22 May.

Thiruvananthapuram office fit-out costs average $30–35 per square foot, below major Indian city benchmarks

Author: Archie Villaflores

India-based Thiruvananthapuram reports average office fit-out costs at $30–35 (€26–30) per square foot, significantly below Tier-1 city benchmarks. Leading firms Noster and iScape Interiors confirm cost advantage for technology sector expansion.

Exsim Hospitality secures RM2.08 million interior and electrical fit-out contract for Maybank KLCC

Author: Archie Villaflores

Malaysia-based Exsim Hospitality Bhd secures RM2.08 million (€460,000) subcontract from Epic Team Construction for interior and electrical works at Maybank KLCC. Wholly owned subsidiary Exsim Concepto completes four-month scope from May to September 2026.

Naylors completes multimillion-pound Gateway House refurbishment doubling True Potential's Newcastle capacity

Author: Archie Villaflores

England-based Naylors completes multimillion-pound refurbishment of 22,000 square feet Gateway House at Newburn Riverside Business Park, Newcastle, for True Potential. Chameleon Business Interiors delivered design and fit-out transforming multi-tenant property into open-plan workspace.

NorDan Ireland increases turnover to €63.9m as headcount rises to 146 amid accelerated investment

Author: Archie Villaflores

Ireland-based NorDan Ireland increases turnover to €63.9 million in 2025, up 33 per cent from €48 million year earlier. The Norwegian window and door supplier headcount rises from 108 to 146 as investment accelerates.

Cooper Parry opens 9,161 square feet Northern Ireland office at Linen Green following CavanaghKelly acquisition

Author: Archie Villaflores

Cooper Parry opens 9,161 square feet Northern Ireland office at Linen Green, Dungannon. Office Principles delivered fit-out transforming former linen mill space into open-plan workplace for 90 colleagues following CavanaghKelly acquisition.

Aramco Ventures opens new Dhahran headquarters with I-AM design delivered in 45 business days

Author: Archie Villaflores

Saudi Arabia-based Aramco Ventures opens new 1,700 square metre headquarters in Dhahran. International design studio I-AM conceptualised workspace delivered in 45 business days by Pioneer Projects Executer combining flexible environments and robotics-enabled design.

Thiruvananthapuram office fit-out costs average $30–35 per square foot, below major Indian city benchmarks

Author: Archie Villaflores

India-based Thiruvananthapuram reports average office fit-out costs at $30–35 (€26–30) per square foot, significantly below Tier-1 city benchmarks. Leading firms Noster and iScape Interiors confirm cost competitiveness for technology sector expansion.

DSP (Interiors) secures new projects and repeat work across automotive, engineering and retail sectors

Author: Archie Villaflores

England-based DSP (Interiors) secures new projects and repeat work across automotive, engineering and retail sectors. The Derby design and build firm delivers sales offices, headquarters fit-out and office refurbishment schemes.

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