Specialist cost update Fit-outs

摘要

Although order books for office fit-outs are full and large retail developments are still on target to deliver new sales footage, the credit crunch and accompanying economic turmoil mean an uncertain year lies head for the fit-out markets, and lower demand could catch up with contractors towards the end of the year. The market for soft landscaping has improved, with tender competition remaining intense. Activity in this sector is expected to hold up over the remainder of 2008.