Thomas Fisher, Workplace and Estates Manager at Platform94, was named Workplace and Estates Manager of the Year at the Facilities Management Awards 2026, held on 11 March 2026 at the Royal Dublin Convention Centre. The recognition honours a performance defined by commercial rigour, operational resilience and a consistent ability to deliver measurable results under pressure.

Fisher's winning entry demonstrated exceptional cost efficiency, with desk operating costs maintained significantly below industry norms, a result that reflected sustained commercial discipline rather than short-term intervention. His approach to estates management combined clear strategic priorities with strong communication practices, earning consistent endorsement from senior stakeholders and clients throughout the assessment period.

The entry also highlighted Fisher's crisis management response to Storm Eowyn, during which he led the response to major roof damage across the Platform94 portfolio. Despite the scale of the disruption, his decisive and well-coordinated approach secured 100% tenant retention, a standout outcome that illustrated both the depth of client trust he had built and the operational infrastructure his management had put in place.

Judges noted that Fisher's entry stood out for the breadth of its evidence base, the strength of its senior and client endorsements, and the clarity with which operational impact was demonstrated at scale. His ability to combine cost performance with crisis resilience placed him at the forefront of the category.

Fisher's win reflects the rising standards within the Facilities Management Awards, where individual managers are increasingly judged on their capacity to deliver measurable, client-centred outcomes across complex and unpredictable operating environments.

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