Ruth Hynes, Andrew Volz, Shweta Choudhari, Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) | April 2025

This report analyzes fit-out trends and costs across 68 cities in 40 countries. The average global fit-out cost stands at $1,950 per square meter, driven by inflation, labor shortages, and material prices. It also explores how companies are prioritizing sustainability, employee wellness, and adaptive spaces in response to evolving workplace expectations. JLL emphasizes the importance of early capital planning and resilient, tech-enabled office design in an uncertain geopolitical and policy landscape.

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