24/08/2026
Not long ago, conversations centred around finishes, layouts and aesthetics.
Today, clients are asking much bigger questions.
• How will this space support our people?• Can it adapt as our business evolves?• Does it improve energy performance?• How can technology be integrated from day one?
The latest market research reflects exactly that shift.
Across Europe, more than 40% of fit-out budgets are now being allocated to M&E, security, IT and AV, highlighting the growing importance of building performance alongside design.
At the same time, we’re continuing to see the “flight to quality”, where businesses are choosing fewer, better workplaces that prioritise flexibility, sustainability and employee experience over simply increasing floor space.
We are finding that the most successful commercial environments are no longer those that simply look impressive, they’re the ones that perform exceptionally well for the businesses and people who use them every day.