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LITHUANIA Žalgirio Arena in Kaunas has been given a BREEAM In-Use certificate – the first for an existing sports venue in the world.
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The certificate granted was at the ‘Very Good’ level. The arena, which is located on Karaliaus Mindaugo avenue, was opened in 2011. On an everyday basis it is used by the Žalgiris Kowno basketball club, the winner of the Euro league of the 1998/1999 season. The hall can seat 14,500 spectators (during a basketball game), which could be raised to 20,000 during other events, and can also be used as a conference facility. It is the largest sports arena in the Baltic states.

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Retail & leisure

Poland Mabrok plans 27,000 sqm Osada Pułtusk retail park

schedule 20 October 2026
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Osada Pułtusk, a new 27,000 sqm retail park, is planned to open in Pułtusk in 2028. The project is being developed by Mabrok, with Mallson Polska responsible for the commercial concept and leasing.

Retail & leisure

Poland Bułkę przez Bibułkę opens in Tribera

schedule 20 October 2026
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Bułkę przez Bibułkę will open a new restaurant on the ground floor of the Tribera Warsaw student residence on ul. Obrzeżna in Mokotów. The restaurant will have 105 sqm of indoor space and a terrace of nearly 100 sqm. It will be open to students living in the building, as well as people who live and work in the neighbourhood.

Investment & finance

Poland Hillwood Polska sells 57,800 sqm warehouse and office complex to TOYA

schedule 20 October 2026
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Hillwood Polska has completed the sale of a warehouse and office complex in Oddział, in the municipality of Żabia Wola, to TOYA S.A. The development comprises two buildings with a combined usable area of approximately 57,800 sqm and was delivered under a build-to-own (BTO) arrangement. The transaction was valued at EUR 41.625 mln net.

Retail & leisure

Poland Nhood repurposes 65,000 sqm of retail space across Europe

schedule 20 October 2026
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Nhood has repurposed 65,000 sqm of retail space across Europe as part of a modernisation programme for shopping centres owned by Ceetrus and Auchan. In Poland, the company has leased more than 11,300 sqm of additional retail space across four properties, with two more locations set to join the programme.

Retail & leisure

Poland Lux Med Stomatologia to open at Gemini Park Tychy

schedule 20 October 2026
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Lux Med Stomatologia will become a new tenant at Gemini Park Tychy, leasing more than 450 sqm. The dental clinic, which will offer comprehensive care for adults and children, is scheduled to open at the turn of 2026 and 2027.

Residential

Poland Historic tenement building in Koło undergoes comprehensive renovation

schedule 20 October 2026
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A historic tenement building on Koło’s Old Market Square is undergoing a comprehensive renovation. Built in 1887, the three-storey property will offer more than 938 sqm of space for retail and service units, professional practices and apartments. The project is being carried out by investor Celtia.

Retail & leisure

Poland Polish retail market set for strongest year of new supply in over a decade

schedule 20 October 2026
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Poland’s retail property market continues to see strong development activity. Around 132,000 sqm of modern retail space was delivered in Q3 2026, while a further 760,000 sqm remains under construction. According to Cushman & Wakefield, new supply for the full year could exceed 600,000 sqm, reaching its highest level in more than a decade.

Warehouse & industrial

Romania CTP leases 55,600 sqm to Pepco at CTPark Bucharest West

schedule 20 October 2026
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CTP has signed a direct lease with Pepco for 55,619 sqm at CTPark Bucharest West in Romania. The retailer will operate a regional distribution centre at the site, serving Romania and the wider Central and Eastern European (CEE) region.

Investment & finance

Poland EPP increases its stake in the M1 shopping centre portfolio

schedule 20 October 2026
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EPP has increased its stake in the joint venture that owns nine M1 shopping centres in Poland to 59.4 pct. The ownership structure has also been simplified, with RMB Investments and Advisory Proprietary Limited (RMBIA) joining as a new investor.

Residential

Poland Murapol expands Prado project

schedule 20 October 2026
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Murapol Group has added 191 apartments to the Murapol Prado residential project in northern Kraków. The new phase, located on ul. Piaszczysta near the Prądnik Valley, comprises two four-storey buildings. Pre-sale prices start at PLN 13,680 per sqm.

Office & mixed-use development

Poland RMF Group signs 10-year lease in DL Tower in Katowice

schedule 20 October 2026
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RMF Group, owner of the RMF FM and RMF MAXX radio stations, has signed a long-term lease at DL Tower in Katowice. Under the agreement, signed on 15 July 2026, both stations will broadcast from the building’s 11th floor for at least the next 10 years.

Office & mixed-use development

Poland Warsaw office market strengthens landlords’ position as vacancy falls

schedule 20 October 2026
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Warsaw’s office market is seeing stronger tenant activity amid record-low new supply. More than 592,000 sqm of office space was leased in the first three quarters of 2026, up 22 pct year on year, while the vacancy rate fell to 7.9 pct, its lowest level in six years, according to Knight Frank.

Office & mixed-use development

Poland Global FMCG company to lease more than 4,300 sqm in Warsaw Spire

schedule 20 October 2026
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A global fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company will lease more than 4,300 sqm of office space in Warsaw Spire, in central Warsaw. The relocation, combined with an expansion, is scheduled to begin in October 2026. JLL advised the tenant on the transaction and provided technical consultancy.

Investment & finance

Poland WPIP Group sells centre in Nowa Sól

schedule 20 October 2026
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WPIP Group has completed the sale of an industrial and office property in Nowa Sól, western Poland. The approximately 1,800 sqm facility was acquired by Trionik EMS, a company operating in the electronics manufacturing sector and linked to Ukrainian capital. The buyer plans to establish its Polish branch at the site.

Retail & leisure

Bulgaria Mitiska REIM and Park Lane Developments open first Estrea Park retail park in Bulgaria

schedule 20 October 2026
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Mitiska REIM and Park Lane Developments have opened the first Estrea Park retail park in Bulgaria, marking the start of a planned rollout of the brand across the country. Developed in Sofia’s Hadzhi Dimitar district, the project was delivered in partnership with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on behalf of the MEREP 3 fund.

Data centres

Poland Power, Power, Power

schedule 19 October 2026
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Access to electricity, rather than its price, is becoming the decisive factor in the development of data centres, as AI drives up demand and Europe's established hubs run out of capacity. This was the central message of Eurobuild's Data Centers – Real Estate, Technology, Investments conference, held at the Warsaw Presidential Hotel on 19 October.

Retail & leisure

Poland CH Osowa adds five new retail and entertainment concepts

schedule 16 October 2026
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Gdańsk’s CH Osowa shopping centre welcomed five new concepts in September and October, spanning gaming, collectibles, fashion and floristry. The new arrivals include a trading card vending machine, a gaming zone, a shop selling games and consoles, a florist and a women’s fashion boutique.

Construction

Poland PORR wins PLN 539 mln contract for US air force base in Wrocław

schedule 16 October 2026
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PORR has signed a contract worth around PLN 539 mln gross to build the first phase of a cargo and logistics facility for the US Air Force at Wrocław-Strachowice Airport. Commissioned by the Regional Infrastructure Management Board in Wrocław, the project is scheduled for completion by 2029.

Retail & leisure

Poland Ania Kruk opens store at Magnolia Park

schedule 16 October 2026
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Polish jewellery brand Ania Kruk has opened a 64.5 sqm store at Magnolia Park in Wrocław. The store offers everyday jewellery, including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings and jewellery for piercings.

Office & mixed-use development

Poland Hybrid work dominates in Poland

schedule 16 October 2026
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As many as 93 pct of organisations in Poland operate hybrid working models, while just 1 pct are fully remote, according to Colliers Define’s ‘Hybrid and Beyond ’26’ report. Companies are increasingly focusing on how they organise collaboration and use offices to build relationships, rather than increasing the number of days employees spend on site.

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schedule 16 October 2026

PORR wins PLN 539 mln contract for US air force base in Wrocław

PORR has signed a contract worth around PLN 539 mln gross to build the first phase of a cargo and logistics facility for the US Air Force at Wrocław-Strachowice Airport. Commissioned by the Regional Infrastructure Management Board in Wrocław, the project is scheduled for completion by 2029.

schedule 13 October 2026

BERGER Bau to Modernise Wrocław Student Residences

BERGER Bau Polska will modernise the Kredka and Ołówek student residences owned by the University of Wrocław under a contract worth PLN 41.44 mln gross. Work will bring the buildings into compliance with current fire safety regulations and is scheduled to run from October 2026 to April 2029.

schedule 08 October 2026

Dekpol Budownictwo strengthens its position in the public-sector construction market

Public-sector construction has become one of the fastest-growing areas of Dekpol Budownictwo’s business. Over the past two years, the company has signed general contracting agreements for projects spanning culture, education, sport, public safety and social policy, with a combined value exceeding PLN 1 billion. Its portfolio includes projects across Poland as well as the construction of the new Polish Antarctic Station on King George Island.

schedule 08 October 2026

Topping-out ceremony held at new primary school in Biedrusko

A traditional topping-out ceremony has been held at the construction site of the new primary school in Biedrusko. The project on Chludowska Street, being developed by Dekpol Budownictwo, has reached another key milestone. According to Suchy Las municipality, it is the largest educational investment in its history. The new school will accommodate up to 600 pupils.

schedule 25 September 2026

Mirbud wins PLN 168 mln contract for Warsaw sports hall

Mirbud has signed a contract with Warsaw University of Technology to build a sports and events hall next to the Syrenka Stadium in Warsaw. The design-and-build contract is worth more than PLN 168 mln.

schedule 23 September 2026

Budimex to build archive for Adam Mickiewicz University

Budimex has signed a contract with Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań to design and build a new university archive. The contract is worth more than PLN 26.4 million net, with the project scheduled for completion within 18 months.

schedule 21 September 2026

Budimex to rebuild the I/43 Road

Budimex has begun reconstructing a more than 2-kilometre section of the I/43 road near Černá Hora in the Czech Republic. The CZK 250.2 mln contract (EUR 10.3 mln) covers the construction of a new road and two bridges.

schedule 18 September 2026

Budimex to complete Bydgoszcz hospital expansion

Budimex will complete the expansion of Dr Jan Biziel University Hospital No. 2 in Bydgoszcz. The contract is worth nearly PLN 211 mln gross.

schedule 18 September 2026

Berger Bau to modernise Wrocław police headquarters

Berger Bau has signed a contract to modernise the Lower Silesian Police headquarters in Wrocław. The PLN 24 mln project is scheduled for completion within 28 months.

schedule 01 September 2026

Polish construction sector faces growing labour shortage

Poland’s construction sector is facing increasing labour shortages, with the industry short of around 150,000 workers. Turnover among engineers has reached 42 pct, according to Randstad’s latest report, 'Labour Market in the Construction Sector: Trends, Challenges and Recruitment Strategies for 2026'. Demographic changes, rising employee expectations and the sector’s shift towards Construction 4.0 are adding to the pressure.

schedule 31 August 2026

Carbon Counts in Construction

Cost remains a decisive factor in construction tenders, but investors are increasingly looking beyond the upfront price. For production facilities and warehouses, factors such as delivery time and technical specifications are now being considered alongside a building’s carbon footprint over its entire life cycle.

schedule 28 August 2026

Polish construction sector under pressure

Construction material prices are rising significantly more slowly than inflation, with prices in some categories even falling. Despite this, the situation for construction companies remains challenging. The number of corporate insolvencies in the sector rose by 31.3 pct year on year, while the number of restructuring proceedings almost doubled. Weaker demand, high labour costs and pressure on liquidity are among the main challenges facing the industry.

schedule 20 August 2026

Polish housing market slows as projects put on hold

Poland’s residential construction market is slowing, with 936 projects put on hold over the past year. Yet investors continue to prepare new projects, with activity in planning and design on the rise. According to Kompas Inwestycji, 1,219 projects reached the foundation stage or moved into construction between August 2025 and July 2026.

schedule 20 August 2026

Planning Code Set to Change Real Estate Market

The Territorial Planning, Urbanism and Construction Code (CATUC) is expected to have a significant impact on Romania’s real estate market. Two measures are likely to be particularly important: tighter limits on how much can be built on a site and a new infrastructure payment, the cost of which has yet to be determined, according to Crosspoint Real Estate.

schedule 14 August 2026

Tunnel boring soon to begin

Work is progressing on the High-Speed Rail (KDP) tunnel in Łódź, part of the Port Polska project. At the launch chamber in Retkinia, the concrete support for the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) shield has been completed, while the first components of the machine are being assembled on site. Tunnelling on one of Poland’s most important underground railway projects is due to begin in 2027.

schedule 12 August 2026

Budimex begins earthworks on Poland's first nuclear power plant

The construction of Poland’s first nuclear power plant has reached an important milestone. Bechtel, the project’s general contractor, is taking over management of the construction site from Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe (PEJ). At the same time, Budimex, one of Poland’s largest construction companies, has begun the earthworks.

schedule 23 June 2026

Budimex wins foundational contract for CPK

Budimex has been awarded a PLN 146 mln contract to construct the foundations of the passenger terminal of the new airport that forms part of the massive Port of Poland (or CPK) transport hub, which is being developed between Warsaw and Łódź.

schedule 19 June 2026

Work progresses on Henryk Arctowski Antarctic Station

A significant stage in the assembly of the new main building of the Henryk Arctowski Antarctic Station has been completed.

schedule 12 June 2026

Poland heading for a two-tier market

The value of the 960 largest construction projects in Poland is already more than PLN 1 tln and continues to rise, driven by a wave of infrastructure and energy megaprojects.

schedule 14 April 2026

Poland underestimates Building site crime

According to the latest BauWatch crime report only 56 pct of building site managers across the EU believe crime to be rising, but in Poland this figure is much lower at only 36 pct.

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