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Office sector is regaining its central role in commercial real estate – at a cost, says JLL

As corporations worldwide continue to adjust their hybrid policies to favour in-office attendance, the office sector has regained a central role in commercial real estate. While companies are optimistic about growth – planning increases to headcount and seeking more or ...

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GPA selects Wates for Cat B fit-out of Manchester First Street Hub

Following a competitive tender process, the Government Property Agency (GPA) has appointed Wates to conduct the Category B (Cat B) fit-out of its First Street Hub in Manchester. The contract award comes as the construction of the new government office ...

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New office design guidance from the BCO reflects hybrid working patterns and net zero transition

The third edition of the British Council for Offices’ (BCO) flagship Guide to Fit-Out, which sets out best practice and expert advice on office interior design for occupiers and built environment professionals has been published. The Guide is an important ...

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Bradford Council appoints local firm for Darley Street Market fit-out

Bradford Council has appointed local Bradford district firm R N Wooler and Co Ltd to complete the fit-out of two of the floors at the new Bradford city centre Darley Street Market. The company, which is based in Keighley, will ...

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Design Tonic secures communal fit-out deal in Manchester

Design Tonic, a commercial design and build specialist, has been appointed as the communal interiors fit-out partner for No.1 St. Michael’s, one of Manchester’s most prestigious new office developments. The building is part of the £400 million St. Michael’s mixed-use scheme, ...

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Three in four UK fit-out firms unprepared for evolving regulations

A recent survey by PlanRadar, a leading digital platform for documentation, communication and reporting in construction, facility management and real estate, reveals a fit-out sector grappling with compressed timelines, rising regulatory demands, and a growing need for digital solutions to ...

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Claremont wins Employer of the Year at BCO Next Gen Awards 2024

Nationwide interior design and fit-out business Claremont has scooped Employer of the Year at the British Council of Offices (BCO) national Next Gen Awards 2024. The annual awards ceremony, which takes place in November each year, recognises the outstanding accomplishments ...

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Elevating stadium spaces

The fit-out experts at Dawnvale outline the key elements of elevating stadium hospitality areas that create a seamless fit-out that aligns with both operational needs and guest expectations Stadium hospitality areas have evolved beyond simple functional spaces into dynamic environments ...

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Willmott Dixon to deliver new net zero HQ for Oxfordshire County Council  

Willmott Dixon has been appointed by Oxfordshire County Council to deliver its highly sustainable new headquarters building at Speedwell House in Oxford. The council is relocating from its current premises at County Hall, also in Oxford, to a new four-storey ...

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Welsh Government buildings lead the way in sustainable office fitouts

Three Welsh Government buildings lead the way in sustainable office fitouts, delivering on the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, while saving taxpayer funds. The institutions behind these award-winning projects are Transport for Wales, North Wales Police and Public ...

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