Forward Foundations

The fit-out sector stands at a moment of confident expansion, with investment, profitability, and leadership converging to strengthen its foundation. This edition examines how firms and institutions are positioning themselves for sustainable growth in a competitive market.

In DFAT invests in new Barton building to consolidate staff, the focus on creating a unified, efficient workspace signals how public infrastructure is evolving to meet modern demands. 

Gilbert-Ash profit soars amid busy project pipel ine highlights the momentum driving private sector growth, where operational resilience and project diversification continue to yield strong returns. 

Meanwhile, Ann Marie Aguilar brings global expertise to the Fit Out Awards Judging Panel underscores the sector’s widening global perspective, as international standards increasingly shape local practice and recognition.

These stories reflect a market that is not only thriving but also adapting with clarity and ambition. As organisations refine how they build, design, and lead, the sector’s continued progress rests on collaboration, foresight, and the shared drive to create spaces that meet the needs of a changing economy.