The results of VIS co.ltd.’s customer survey of companies that completed office projects in the first half of fiscal 2026 show that “communication enhancement” has become the leading reason for reviewing office space, highlighting a focus on the quality of face-to-face interaction in the hybrid-work era.
The survey summarises the latest office investment trends based on responses from 53 companies that completed office projects between April and September 2026. Respondents were business owners and staff responsible for office environments, and the survey was conducted via an internet form.
In the Q1 results, “communication enhancement” ranked first at 58.18%, replacing “improving employee satisfaction,” which had held the top spot in the previous survey. While headcount growth ranked first previously, the results were more evenly distributed this time, indicating a trend toward placing simultaneous importance on multiple objectives.
“Design” at 60.00% and “proposal capabilities” at 52.73% were the leading reasons for choosing VIS co.ltd. Design was highly valued as a factor directly linked to corporate branding. In the Q3 evaluation, approximately 93% of respondents said they were “satisfied or somewhat satisfied,” indicating support for the quality of the design and presentation.
In Q4, communication, cost adjustment and design adjustment were all highly rated, although satisfaction declined slightly from the previous survey. Respondents pointed to the effects of external factors, including fluctuations in material prices and delivery schedules and the increasing difficulty of adjusting construction periods. Expectations were expressed for smoother management of projects as a whole going forward.