Meet Built – sponsors of the 2026 Interior Awards
This year, Built has joined the sponsor family for the 2026 Interior Awards.
We’re delighted to welcome Built to our sponsor family for the 2026 Interior Awards. Built is a premium construction and project delivery company, committed to providing the best experiences and superior outcomes for clients. We spoke to the team about changes they see in the industry, what inspires them and being a valued partner to the industry.
The Interior Awards programme began in 2011. What would you say is one of the biggest changes you’ve seen in the industry over the past 15 years?
Workplace design is the biggest change with the rise of hybrid working. It’s no longer about maximising desks, but creating environments people want to come into, spaces that are built for collaboration, culture and connection. That’s driven a huge shift in planning, materiality, acoustics and how technology is integrated. Sustainability has moved from a “nice to have” to a core project driver, with more scrutiny on material selection, lifecycle impacts and re-use, particularly in refurbishment fit out projects.
We have also seen a drive to quality over recent years, moving away from short-term life cycles that had previously become entrenched in our industry. As a bespoke operator in the interior construction industry, we welcome this shift, prioritising longevity, durability and considered design over quick-turn, disposable outcomes.
In short, the industry has evolved from designing spaces that look good to designing and building high quality spaces that work better for people.
What really inspires you — in terms of creativity, innovation and people?
What inspires us most at Built is the people we work with and the spaces we create. We enjoy collaborating with clients and designers to bring ideas to life and seeing spaces transform into places used every day. We are driven by doing things better, refining processes, working in complex environments and finding smarter ways to deliver and raise standards.
What makes your company a valuable partner to the industry?
Our dedication to care, craftsmanship and expertise ensures excellence on every project. We take time to understand each project and the people behind it, working closely with clients, designers and contractors to bring ideas to life. Our reputation is built on trust, reliability and attention to detail. We’re also experienced in fully operational environments, carefully managing projects to minimise disruption.
