Skanska is a company with vast international experience. How have you managed to translate that global success into the Polish market? Is it very different from Scandinavia – or not really? And has much changed over the last quarter-century?
Arkadiusz Rudzki, executive vice-president for leasing and sales at Skanska Commercial Development Europe (CDE): The fundamentals of the real estate market are similar everywhere – the value of commercial projects has been built on the same principles. Having said that, each market has its own specific nuances. The demand is different, and the structure of investors and tenants varies – in some countries, global corporations and investment funds dominate, while in others, it’s local businesses. At Skanska, our goal has always been to deliver the highest quality investment products. We create value through a well-considered tenant mix and carefully structured lease agreements. We always choose central locations, with exce