Stay Informed on Corporate Sustainability

Author: Archie Villaflores

The Galway City Council has appointed a contractor for the €15 million fit-out of its Crown Square headquarters. The 43-week programme brings council staff together in single location for first time, with first occupancy planned for late 2026.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Acknowledged for transformative growth throughout 2025, Turner & Townsend secured the Fit Out Project Management Firm of the Year award at the Fit Out Awards 2025, demonstrating how merger-led expansion and global client partnerships are redefining project management capability across Ireland's commercial sector in 2026. The firm's portfolio demonstrates delivery expertise across global brand requirements, where sustainability performance, workplace strategy, and cost discipline intersect. Turner & Townsend has positioned itself to manage fit-outs that demand integrated services spanning feasibility analysis, procurement strategy, contractor coordination, and post-occupancy performance tracking, capabilities increasingly essential as corporate clients pursue net-zero workplace commitments alongside operational efficiency targets.

Author: Archie Villaflores

UAE-based ARCO Interiors L.L.C. promotes Mohanad Rashad as managing director for Dubai and Northern Emirates. Rashad brings over 20 years of experience in project development, operations and strategic delivery within the interior design and fit-out sector.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Singapore-listed Lincotrade & Associates unveils 449-unit The Shang Residence in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, through Malaysian associate. The freehold residential project in Kuchai Lama soft-launched on 28 February, with official launch expected by June and completion by 2029.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Malaysia-based Adnex Group Bhd launches ACE Market initial public offering at 20 sen per share, seeking to raise RM26 million (€5.2 million). The interior fit-out firm, founded by brothers Adrian and Kan Wai Peng, has an unbilled order book of RM66 million.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Ireland-based Starstone Property Group secures planning approval for €50 million, 180-bedroom Ruby Hotel at Lower Oliver Plunkett Street and Connell Street, Cork. The Munich-based Ruby Hotel Group, acquired by InterContinental Hotels Group, will lease building upon completion.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Northern Ireland-based Heron Bros commences construction on 100,000 square feet Affidea clinic on Boucher Road, Belfast. The purpose-built facility will offer advanced diagnostic imaging, specialist consultations, in-patient surgery and outpatient procedures under single roof.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Northern Ireland-based commercial interiors specialist Incline Space invests £450,000 in Belfast operation on Arthur Street. The 2019-founded company introduces virtual reality technology in new showroom and reports strong order books for next two years.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Modern fit-out requires integration of smart building systems, sustainability performance, and acoustic engineering beyond surface finishes. Success depends on consultancies and designers who understand how mechanical systems, interior environments, and material science create functional spaces. Revisiting a standout moment from last year, 'Ethos Engineering wins Fit Out Professional Consultancy of the Year at the Fit Out Awards 2025' showcases MEP expertise across high-performance workplaces where smart-building technology and AI-driven delivery reduce construction risk. This achievement sets benchmarks for the 2026 awards, which will again recognise leading consultancies. Furthermore, 'Armada Hotel completes €2.5 million refurbishment of Armada House in County Clare' demonstrates how three-year transformation programmes preserve nineteenth-century architecture whilst introducing contemporary hospitality standards. Creative direction from Irish interior designer Suzie Mc Adam integrated hand-painted murals and bespoke furniture. Meanwhile, 'Qanstruct completes headquarters fit-out in Victoria with SUPAMICRO acoustic panels throughout lobby' illustrates how acoustic engineering enhances three-storey commercial spaces through micro-perforated panels that control reverberation whilst maintaining timber aesthetics. Sustainable manufacturing processes supported environmental objectives throughout workspace design. Technical integration and design discipline define fit-out delivery. Read each story to understand how engineering innovation and heritage transformation are advancing sector capability through material science and execution discipline.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Recognised for full-service MEP expertise and smart-building innovation, Ethos Engineering won Fit Out Professional Consultancy of the Year at the Fit Out Awards 2025, demonstrating how AI-driven delivery redefined engineering across Ireland's sector in 2026.