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Author: Archie Villaflores

Sara Cosgrove, Creative and Managing Director of Grove & Co, shares her thinking on design as a commercial asset ahead of her presentation at the Fit Out Conference 2026 on 11 June. One of 22 confirmed speakers at the inaugural sector forum, Cosgrove will address how design shapes business outcomes across hospitality, workplace, and residential environments. The conference takes place from 09:00 to 15:00 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Malaysia-based Inspace Creation Bhd debuts on ACE Market at 26.5 sen, 1.5 sen premium over 25 sen initial public offering price. The interior fit-out service provider reports RM30 million (€5.9 million) order book and positive tender prospects.

Author: Archie Villaflores

United States-based Cushman & Wakefield reports strengthening contractor confidence across Asia Pacific office fit-out market. The 2026 guide shows 70 per cent of survey respondents anticipating improved conditions as regional office absorption reaches 92 million square feet.

Author: Archie Villaflores

England-based Re:Source charity completes £1.5 million (€1.7 million) redevelopment of Exchange in Blackburn. The 160-year-old landmark building introduces new spiral staircase, lift, toilet facilities and restored stone tracery with original stained glass.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Ireland-based Circle K completes €1.4 million refurbishment of Kilternan store in Dublin, including €380,000 investment in EV infrastructure. The forecourt and convenience retailer introduces expanded food experience, enhanced coffee offering and four EV chargers.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Ireland-based Huntoffice Technology eyes UK expansion as revenues head towards €25 million. The Limerick office outfitter and design company employs 65 people across three bases in Limerick, Cork and Dublin serving clients including Aldi, Lidl and Amazon.

Author: Archie Villaflores

CBRE’s Ireland Real Estate Market Outlook 2026 confirms that Dublin’s flight to Grade A office space is structural, with prime rents rising and supply constrained. For Ireland’s fitout sector, interior specification quality is now the primary mechanism by which buildings capture the market’s quality premium.

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.

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.

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.