The largest Fit Out Awards to date saw 27 categories up for grabs as the biggest names in Irish design and architecture came together to applaud those who have shone over the past year.

On November 1st, nearly 1,000 Fit Out leaders from across the country gathered at The Convention Centre Dublin to celebrate those who impressed in an industry that has accelerated growth once again this year. The seventh annual Fit Out Awards was the largest to date and featured 27 different categories in an exciting night hosted by Mario Rosenstock.

Matt Mohan, FKM CEO was honoured to present the award of Fit Out Project Manager of the Year to Louise Dwyer of JLL. Afterwards he spoke of their long-term partnership with the Fit Out Awards: “The FKM Group were delighted to sponsor the Fit-Out Awards in 2018 – for the seventh year in a row.  As Fit-Out, Engineering, Facilities Management and Property related businesses we enjoyed an incredible night that celebrates and supports the brightest innovators in the industry and to deepen relationships we have developed over the past 73 years in Business.”

This type of awards programme recognising the key contributors in Fit Out brings together all of the biggest names together under one roof to celebrate the great success of this emerging industry. 

The awards were supported by a large number of sponsors, who assisted those working within the Fit Out industry. Many viewed it as a key opportunity to network with potential clients and exchange ideas on where the sector is headed in the future.

The awards are considered the event of the year within the Fit Out industry, recognising the emerging talent, innovation and ongoing collaboration within our sector.

Ardmac, Winner of Fit Out Contractor of the Year and long-term sponsor of the awards, spoke of their ongoing support of the awards. Sarah McDonnell, their head of interior, said, “Ardmac have been proud sponsors of the Fit Out Awards for the past four years. The awards are considered the event of the year within the Fit Out industry, recognising the emerging talent, innovation and ongoing collaboration within our sector. We encourage all associated businesses to support this prestigious event.”

With the construction industry showing growth for the 61st consecutive month in September, the increased demands on the fit-out industry has provided a challenge and brought out the best in those nominated. Keith Somers, head of design at the Staycity Group, led the team of judges who decided the winners on the night, and he was highly impressed by the level of entries:

“The standard of entries that I have witnessed over the last four years continues to improve year upon year and is testament to the creativity, hard work and dedication of the entire industry in firstly reaching ‘best in class’, and now in leading it across a number of territories.” 

Fit Out Awards 2018 was run by Business River. The full shortlist, including winners, is available below and to read about other Business River events visit their news hub.

Fit Out Project of the Year

Sponsored by SAS International.  
Winner: RCSI, 26 York Street, submitted by Henry J Lyons7

 

Outstanding Contribution Award

Sponsored by Sonica.  
Winner: Press Up Entertainment Group

 

Fit Out Design Practice of the Year

Sponsored by Walls.  
Winner: MOLA Architecture

 

 

Fit Out Contractor of the Year

Sponsored by RKD. 
Winner: Ardmac

 

Fit Out Sub-Contractor of the Year

Sponsored by Storage Systems. 
Winner: Specialist Joinery Group

Fit Out Professional Consultancy of the Year

Sponsored by Ardmac
Winner: Ethos Engineering

Fit Out Project Management Firm of the Year

Sponsored by The Interiors Group.  
Winner: KMCS Construction Project and Cost Consultants

 

 

Fit Out Client of the Year

Sponsored by Riverside Group.
Winner: HubSpot, Dublin

Fit Out Designer of the Year

Sponsored by Versatile Group. 
Winner: Ann-Marie O’Neill – O’Donnell O’Neill Design

Fit Out Project Manager of the Year

Sponsored by The FKM Group.
Winner: Louise Dwyer – JLL

Young Fit Out Designer of the Year

Sponsored by T&I Fitouts.
Winner: Paul Finnegan – MOLA Architecture

Fit Out Project of the Year – Large Office

Sponsored by Walls to Workstations. 
Winner: Avolon

Fit Out Project of the Year – Medium Office

Sponsored by Walls to Workstations. 
Winner: Thomas Burgh House

Fit Out Project of the Year – Small Office over €500K

Sponsored by SIG Workplace.
Winner: APC Pilot Suite, submitted by RKD Architects

Fit Out Project of the Year – Small Office under €500K

Sponsored by Huntoffice Interiors.  
Winner: Instil Software

Fit Out Project of the Year – Office New Build

Sponsored by Corian Design. 
Winner: Scot’s Church, Abbey Street

 

 

Fit Out Project of the Year – Retail

Sponsored by Castlerock.  
Winner: The Vaults

 

 

Fit Out Project of the Year – Hospitality

Sponsored by McKeon Group. 
Winner: RCSI, 123 St. Stephen’s Green

Fit Out Project of the Year – Tourism & Leisure

Winner: Storehouse Brewing Floor

 

Fit Out Project of the Year – Public Sector

Sponsored by CRM Interior Fit-outs. 
Winner: Glucksman Library

Fit Out Project of the Year – International

Sponsored by StructureTone.  
Winner: The Rag Trader and Bo Peep, New York

Fit Out Project of the Year – Conservation

Winner: Scot’s Church, Abbey Street

Fit Out Project of the Year – Residential

Sponsored by The Interiors Association.  
Winner: 1 Ballsbridge

Fit Out Project of the Year – Healthcare

Sponsored by: Fiontar Safety Management.  
Winner: RCSI, 26 York Street

Excellence in Collaboration

Sponsored by Vision Creative Studios.  
Winner: MOLA Architecture & Bakkala Consulting Engineers

Excellence in Sustainability

Sponsored by Specialist Joinery Group.  
Winner: O’Connor Sutton Cronin (M&E)

 

Excellence in Health & Safety

Winner: ACB Group Design & Construct

Article via Irish Times – Irishtimes.com / Fitoutawards.ie

Huntoffice Interiors in Partnership with Hoyez Partition Systems was one of the main sponsors for the event.

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