News
Public buildings
POLAND Chocolate museum set to open
The E.Wedel Chocolate Factory Museum is to open in Warsaw on September 4th, International Chocolate Day.
Warehouse & industrial
POLAND K-Flexes its muscles in Silesia
A BTS project has been completed for insulation and acoustic materials producer K-Flex in Uniejów, about 55 km northwest of Łódź. The new building increases the existing plant on the site by 20,000 sqm to 120,000 sqm.
Warehouse & industrial
POLAND DL Invest in the zone
DL Invest Group is developing a 12,000 sqm warehouse and production project within the Special Economic Zone near Bielsko-Biała.
Warehouse & industrial
POLAND Alior loan for Panattoni Park Bieruń I
Panattoni has secured a EUR 10.5 mln loan from Alior Bank for the construction of Panattoni Park Bieruń I in Upper Silesia.
EurobuildCEE
New duo at the helm
Since August 1st, some important changes have taken place in Eurobuild's editorial team. Nathan North and Anna Korólczyk Lewandowska have expanded their responsibilities, taking over the reins from Tomasz Cudowski, the magazine's long-time editor-in-chief.
Investment & finance
Poland Tewox buys two retail parks
Investment company Tewox, managed by the Lords LB asset management company from Lithuania, has announced the acquisition of two additional retail parks in the cities of Łódź and Radom. The seller is an investor, developer and asset manager Capital Park Group.
Office & mixed-use development
Poland Warsaw office market slowly stabilising
According to the report 'Office market in Warsaw in H1 2024', presented by Axi Immo, development activity is slowly returning to pre-pandemic levels, with 280,000 sqm under construction at the end of June.
Investment & finance
Poland Shift into second gear
Q2 2024 showed the signs of the market acceleration, which allow to look to the future with greater optimism, and the market finally noticed decline of interest rates. Avison Young's experts point out that's a signal for the return of more affordable financing, which is likely to stimulate investor activity.
Warehouse & industrial
Romania More than double new demand
Companies leased 410,500 sqm of industrial & logistics spaces in the first half of the year, a total which reflects a 25 pct drop when compared with the previous year. However, according to data from the Cushman & Wakefield Echinox, the new demand had a share of 52 pct in the overall leasing volume in the same period (213,500 sqm), more than double vs. the new supply.
Residential
Poland Skycity to grow in Gdynia
Allcon is starting the development of the Skycity Gdynia mixed-use complex, of which a 120-metre-high tower will be a part. Construction of the complex will begin later in 2024.
Warehouse & industrial
Poland CTP is expanding in Zabrze
CTP has started construction of a new 11,200 sqm manufacturing facility at its CTPark Zabrze complex. The ZABR02 building will be built speculatively for manufacturing use with lease modules of a minimum size starting from 1,500 sqm.
Warehouse & industrial
Germany K+S takes the last space in Wildeck
Garbe Industrial Real Estate is expanding its cooperation with the mining and fertiliser company K+S. In Wildeck in northern Hesse, the Hamburg-based project developer has leased another logistics hall with a total area of around 7,200 sqm.
Warehouse & industrial
Poland Tenants fill up City Point Targówek
The joint venture between Partners Group and Peakside Capital Advisors has secured rental agreements for more than 16,000 sqm of space at City Point Targówek. Companies across various industries have pre-leased more than 70 pct of the space in the C2 building, the first multi-let building of the phased re-development, with scheduled completion by the end of the year.
Warehouse & industrial
Romania VGP extends Braşov complex
VGP has started the construction works to expand building B at VGP Park Brașov. This phase will add an additional 13,800 sqm to the existing 20,900 sqm already leased, thus addressing the growing demand for modern logistics spaces in the region.
Investment & finance
Poland Big shopping for Big
Equilis and Acteeum have sold the Silwana retail park in Gorzów Wielkopolski. The facility was bought and taken over for management by Big Polska. The park was sold for EUR 40 mln, it is one of the highest transactions on the Polish commercial property market this year.
Warehouse & industrial
Poland Cogito EU chooses MLP Gliwice
Cogito EU, a supplier of parts for construction machinery, has leased 4,500 sqm of space at the MLP Gliwice logistics centre. The company will move into the new facility in November.
ESG
Poland The real estate industry can be counted on
A unique place is being created on ul. Dąbrowskiego in Warsaw. Przystań (The Haven), the headquarters of the Portus Vitae Foundation, has not yet welcomed its first guests, but it is already bringing people together, thanks in no small part to the unfailing support of the real estate industry.
Warehouse & industrial
Poland Panattoni and Compal will build in Silesia
Panattoni is constructing a BTO manufacturing centre for Compal. Electronic components for the automotive industry are to be produced in a factory that is currently under construction in Czeladź.
Investment & finance
CEE CEE investment volumes increased, though challenges persist
H1 2024 saw CEE investment volumes increase by circa 29 pct y-o-y. According to preliminary results, this is contrary to European and global results, where activity is still subdued. 2024 volumes could reach up to circa EUR 5.5 bln, around half of the 10-year average, expect experts from Colliers in its latest “H1 2024 Investment Scene” report.
Investment & finance
Poland AFI and Echo take out big loan
A consortium of Santander Bank Polska (credit agent) and Bank Pekao (accounting agent and security agent) granted the investors of the Office House in Warsaw a construction and investment loan of EUR 103.4 mln and a VAT loan of PLN 20 mln.
Categories
Architecture and urban planning
MoMA wins architectural grand prix
The 11th Architectural Awards of the Mayor of Warsaw [11. edycji Nagrody Architektonicznej Prezydenta m.st. Warszawy] were held on June 3rd, at Teatr ...
Poznań with a green Aura
Dutch-Czech team wins Dejvice contest
Construction
2025 looks optimistic for the construction companies
According to a report by research company Spectis “Construction companies in Poland 2025-2030”, the total revenues of the 300 leading construction gro ...
Strabag to build The Arc
Digitalisation to the rescue
Coronavirus
Vaccination centre provided by Globalworth
The Globalworth Foundation has provided the authorities in Bucharest with office space for a Covid vaccination centre.
Employers in no rush to return to workplaces
Catella sees hope and chances for real estate after Covid-19
Corporate social responsibility
Not only for horses
Panattoni BTS and Commercecon together support the establishment of the second Centaurus Foundation centre in Poland to help horses and other animals.
Panattoni sticks to the fairway
Colliers ends operations in Russia, Belarus
E-commerce
This is the end
Shopee is ending its operations in Poland. The Asian e-commerce platform, which debuted in Poland in 2021, intends to focus on operations in other reg ...
Wildberries now growing in Ukraine
Wildberries growing in April
ESG
Poland more at risk to climate change
Poland has jumped by as many as 49 places in the Climate Risk Index 2025, ranking countries most affected by climate change, according to the latest r ...
Logicor creates a public park
B10 takes WiredScore Platinum
Eurobuild Awards
The winners of the Eurobuild Awards 2024!
Who won this year's 14th edition of the Eurobuild Awards? The jury and guests gathered at the Double Tree by Hilton hotel in Warsaw chose this year's ...
Call for nominations and jury members!
Let's live this again!
Eurobuild FM
A breath of fresh air from France, or comments from Cannes part 3
Enjoy the last set of recordings with comments straight from this year's MIPIM. This time, we asked experts from our home country for their input.
A breath of fresh air from France, or comments from Cannes part 2
Poland versus the West
EurobuildCEE
Eurobuild celebrates its 300th issue!
We are proud to present the exceptional 300th anniversary issue of ‘EurobuildCEE’ magazine! This is not just a round number, it’s also an important mi ...
The June issue of Eurobuild is now out!
The May issue of EurobuildCEE is out now!
Events
Race'N'Raise supports rural children's education
Logicor has raised over PLN 40,000 in the 4th Race'n'Raise charity cycle race to support the EFC Foundation's Horizons Scholarship Program.
CPK arises
Back to the Future Conference
Exclusive
Ziv Zviel of Atlas Estates
Atlas Estates, which invests in real estate across the CEE region, recently secured a major refinancing loan for the Warsaw Hilton Hotel. And so, we s ...
Not just for the rich
Demand for PBSA continues to accelerate
Eye to eye
Eye to eye… with Władysław Grochowski
After a long break, we invite you to hot episode of the "Eye to eye" podcast! Today we talk with Władysław Grochowski, the head and founder of Arche.
Eye to eye… with Paweł Sapek
Eye to eye with… Daniel Bienias
For Ukraine
Nansen Refugee Award goes to Poland!
The UN Nansen Refugee Award award will go to Poland for the first time. According to the office of the UNHCR High Commissioner this year's regional wi ...
Build Europe supports refugees and appeals to European Commission
Former Russian building to house Ukrainian refugees
Green projects
EIB grants CTP solar-powered €200m loan
Czech developer CTP has been granted a EUR 200 mln loan from the European Investment Bank for the roll-out of its large-scale solar panel installation ...
Cromwell granted €66m green loan for Janki
Pad Res to build 2 PV farms in Pomerania
Hotels
Romanian hotels grow
Occupancy rates increased by around 4 pct in the first six months of the year compared to the same period of 2024, according to a report by Cushman & ...
Leonardo expands in JM Tower
Self service in Opole
Human resources
Panattoni bets big on data centres
Panattoni is launching a new strategic initiative to develop data centres in Europe, the UK, India and the Middle East. Four experienced specialists h ...
Five new board members at JLL
A change of guard at Eurobuild
Infrastructure
Strabag constructs Deleni wind farm
Strabag has been commissioned to erect 23 GE Vernova wind turbines, each with a capacity of 6.1 MW by PPC Renewables Romania. The 140 MW wind farm Del ...
Tender awarded for CPK rail changes
Most of the land now acquired for CPK
Interior design
JLL redesigns its Warsaw branch
JLL has completed the modernisation of its offices in the Warsaw Spire building. The theme behind the design was ‘ReThink. ReUse. ReSpire’, emphasisin ...
Grainy effect for Viterra
Mercedes-Benz stylish Prague office
Investment & finance
Financing for Sosnowiec V
Panattoni has secured a loan for EUR 30.5 mln from PKO Bank Polski to finance the development of its Panattoni Park Sosnowiec V complex.
Scallier sells project to Centerscape
AFI buys out Echo's share of Office House
Land acquisitions
Panattoni enlarges its Swedish portfolio
Panattoni has acquired two properties near Gothenburg, Sweden. The brownfield sites will be replaced by a modern 43,000 sqm facility.
CTP purchases land in Kragujevac
CTP secures major brownfield site
Material partner
Brownfield rather than greenfield – a model for sustainable development at City Point Targówek
Contemporary cities are grappling with the challenge of fostering dynamic growth while alleviating environmental pressures. Traditional infrastructure ...
Nordbygg 2024: Many innovations and strong interest
Excellent Fern at Off Piotrkowska
Office & mixed-use development
Grant Thornton to move into the Bridge
Grant Thornton, a global auditing and advisory firm, has joined the tenants in The Bridge – Ghelamco's newest Warsaw development. The company will occ ...
Exact Sciences enters Lixa D
Offices Are Making a Comeback
Property and Facility Management
Balmain takes on Adventum
The Balmain Group has taken over the management of a portfolio of four warehouses owned by Adventum International. The properties, totalling around 18 ...
Savills to manage for Yareal
Studio B under new management
Public buildings
Warsaw Uni building underway
The University of Warsaw has signed a contract with the general contractor for a project at ul. Bednarska 2/4. The new building will house the faculti ...
MHP awarded with ULI prize
Museum of Modern Art opens
Residential
Work begins on Awangarda Mogilska
Skanska Residential Development has begun construction work on the first stage of its Awangarda Mogilska development in Kraków. A total of 278 apartme ...
More Resi4Rent apartments in Kraków
Massive PRS portfolio purchase by Vantage
Retail & leisure
Agora Mall Arad reopens
Agora Mall Arad (formerly Galleria Arad) officially reopened on August 28th following an extensive refurbishment and repositioning.
Ławica Shopping Park opens in Poznań
Retail park to come to Konstantynów Łódzki
Technology
Velis has a new name
Velis Real Estate Tech is officially changing its name to Singu, adopting the title of its property management product. The rebranding aims to both re ...
Symbiotic fit for HB Reavis and HqO
Saski Crescent has WiredScore Platinum
Warehouse & industrial
Hopi stays on with P3
P3 has extended its long-term lease for nearly 34,000 sqm of warehouse and office space with Hopi in its P3 Mszczonów park. Hopi is involved in wareh ...
