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Neuroinclusive Office Design Is a Fitout Brief: What the Evidence Means for Irish Commercial Interiors Practice

Author: Archie Villaflores

The Codex Neuroinclusion in the Workplace Report 2025 identifies sensory overload from open-plan office design as a primary barrier for neurodivergent employees and calls directly for design-led solutions. For fit out companies in Ireland, neuroinclusive workplace design is an emerging, evidence-backed brief that the commercial interiors sector is well positioned to deliver.

Argyll overhauls 33 Chancery Lane in £10m refurbishment

Author: Archie Villaflores

Argyll has started a £10 million refurbishment of 33 Chancery Lane in London's Midtown, creating 23,000 square feet of flexible workspace across six floors. The project follows the serviced office provider's first acquisition in nearly 20 years.

Conroy brothers convert former Ulster Tatler site into padel venue

Author: Archie Villaflores

Brothers Charlie and Edward Conroy are converting the former Ulster Tatler headquarters in Belfast into FEAT4, a padel and wellness venue opening in mid-October. The multi-million-pound project will create 15 jobs and give a vacated publishing site a new use.

Wall Group commits £8m to Springfield Road EUROSPAR redevelopment

Author: Archie Villaflores

The Wall Group has confirmed the final phase of an £8 million investment at EUROSPAR Springfield Road in Belfast, creating 40 new jobs. The forecourt redevelopment is due to start in September 2026 and complete in May 2027 while the store stays open.

Errigal Contracts lifts turnover to £138m and profit to £9.2m

Author: Archie Villaflores

Errigal Contracts, the fit-out arm of Monaghan-headquartered Errigal Group, grew 2025 revenue to £138 million and pre-tax profit to £9.2 million. Cash at hand fell to £4.4 million, putting working capital in focus for the group.

Merseyside Pension Fund begins £5m Liverpool office refurbishment

Author: Archie Villaflores

Merseyside Pension Fund has begun a refurbishment programme worth up to £5.3 million at 43 Castle Street in Liverpool city centre. The works include a full refurbishment of the first floor and new basement end-of-journey facilities.

McDonald's franchisee invests £2m in two Belfast restaurants’ refurb

Author: Archie Villaflores

McDonald's franchisee Des Lamph has invested £2 million in refurbishing two north Belfast restaurants at Glengormley and Abbey Centre, creating 20 new jobs. Glengormley has reopened following the first phase of works, with Abbey Centre due to reopen in November.

McDonald's Cavan wins approval for major upgrade works

Author: Archie Villaflores

McDonald's Restaurants of Ireland Ltd has secured planning permission from Cavan County Council for a major upgrade of its outlet on the outskirts of Cavan town. The approval comes a year after the Dublin Road property sold for close to €2 million.

MMD Construction hands over restored Haulbowline naval building

Author: Archie Villaflores

MMD Construction has handed over Block 9 at Haulbowline Naval Base in Cork Harbour, following the conservation and refurbishment of the historic building for the Department of Defence. The protected 1,800 square metre former Victualling Store is now modern office accommodation for Naval Service personnel.

Fit Out Awards 2026 reveals shortlist ahead of November ceremony

Author: Archie Villaflores

The Fit Out Awards 2026 has revealed its shortlist ahead of the awards ceremony on 25 November 2026 at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, naming finalists across 34 categories drawn from design practices, fit out contractors, project managers, and interior designers recognised for excellence across office fit out, commercial interior design, hospitality, retail, healthcare, and residential projects. As anticipation builds toward the November gala, the shortlist reflects the depth and diversity of talent driving innovation across Ireland's fit out and built environment sector.

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