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Football on the roof
POLAND Nophadrain has started marketing a system that allows for the creation of large public spaces on the roofs in Poland.
IoT set to change the world
WORLD According to KPMG, IoT is set to revolutionise the modern world with investment in the technology set to rise to almost USD 1.1 tln by 2021.
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First constructed without bricks
EUROPE Dutch engineering company Dura Vermeer and AR software developers Recreate have launched an augmented reality (AR) hard hat, which uses Xsens motion tracking and the Microsoft HoloLens to help display a 3D model of an architect’s plan on top of what the user actually sees.
Voicebots tell us the way forward
WORLD According to the latest study by US business consultancy Capgemini, more and more companies will employ virtual voice assistants over the next few years.
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Bouygues gives up building models
POLAND Bouygues Immobilier Polska will no longer use scale model mock-ups for its projects but instead will use virtual 3D models that can be viewed using the Touch app developed by Yslab.
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Staring into the abyss
POLAND Polish start-up Abyss Glass from Katowice has created an interactive mirror that can display films and pictures like a touch-screen.
Signify now does hotel rooms
WORLD The Stamford Swissôtel in Singapore is the first hotel in the world to use the Interact Hospitality system by Signify.
No further need for analysts
WORLD Israeli startup Skyline AI has raised USD 18 mln to further develop its system providing automated real estate investment analysis.
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Chatbot for manicure advice
POLAND It answers questions, provides inspirations and selects stylisations – a chatbot has been advising the customers of Polish make-up and nail polish producer Semilac on its Facebook profile.
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Around London in just an hour
UNITED KINGDOM Tétris UK has developed the NXT platform for the JLL’s London offices, which allows users not only to take a virtual tour around the interiors and surroundings of buildings but also allows you to view the economic, environmental and social context of the location.
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LG Hausys launches Hi-Macs Ultra-Thermoforming
WORLD LG Hausys has launched HI-Macs Ultra-Thermoforming, an innovative formula that pushes boundaries of solid surface shaping to a whole new level with 30 pct more thermoplastic capabilities, the biggest innovation for the Solid Surface history since it’s inception in 1967.
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Dim and dimmer for slimmer bills
POLAND Budimex has published the results of tests of intelligent light fittings designed and manufactured by the Optical Electronics start-up it is co-operating with.
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Ceramika Paradyż goes virtual
POLAND Tile producer Ceramika Paradyż has made its product range available to architects and designers using BIM (Building Information Modelling).
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Opening doors for people
EUROPE Axis has started marketing the Axis A1601 door control system.
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Concrete solutions
POLAND Resin flooring producer Flowcrete Polska has introduced a new system, Monodec Grande Lux, for transforming an ordinary concrete floor into a durable and easy to clean surface with a delicate gloss.
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Blast of cold air for Votivkirche
EUROPE Kärcher has cleaned the Votivkirche in Vienna.
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Marriott invests PLN 2.2 mln in TVs
POLAND The television system in the Warsaw Marriott has been replaced, giving the hotel one of the most modern multimedia systems in the world – Otrum Enterprise.
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An open and shut skylight
WORLD Window producer Velux in collaboration with Netatmo is marketing its Velux Active system, which automatically controls the opening and shutting of windows and their blinds based on weather conditions and internal home sensors.
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Connected by Skanska unveiled
POLAND Skanska together with IT developer Sharry Europe has created a system called Connected by Skanska that allows tenants to use their smartphones to open doors, book meeting rooms, reserve parking spaces as well as to control the temperature, lighting and other office systems.
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Older buildings need to get smart
POLAND Current technology is difficult to use in existing buildings in the sense that it is more expensive to install than in one that is under construction, especially when a building is occupied by tenants, told us Jakub Jędrys, head of project management, associate director, Savills.
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
City Gate Office awarded latest LEED
The south tower of GTC's City Gate office complex in Bucharest has become the first building in Romania to be awarded LEED Gold v5 certification with ...
Outstanding awarded to CTP
Homepark goes Excellent
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
The power of community
We spoke with Zdena Noack, managing director of Zeitraum Student Housing, during the opening of Zeitraum Racławicka in Kraków.
A breath of fresh air from France, or comments from Cannes part 3
A breath of fresh air from France, or comments from Cannes part 2
EurobuildCEE
The October issue is now out!
In the latest issue of the magazine, we take a closer look at retail parks, data centres and the PBSA market. We also ask whether, after a slowdown, i ...
Fresh perspectives for the autumn!
Eurobuild celebrates its 300th issue!
Events
Last day to register
For the 15th time, we invite you to one of the most important and prestigious events in the commercial real estate calendar in Central and Eastern Eur ...
PBSA enters the mainstream
Let's look into the future!
Exclusive
The voice of the younger generation
In our latest exclusive interview, we spoke with Justyna Glinka, a senior associate at Baker McKenzie Krzyżowski i Wspólnicy, who has been appointed a ...
EGLS enters the scene
The cost of going green
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
Staycity to open first Aparthotel in Warsaw
Leading aparthotel operator Staycity Group and international investment firm Solida Capital has announced a strategic partnership for the development ...
Romanian hotels grow
Leonardo expands in JM Tower
Human resources
ULI announces new chairs
ULI Poland has announced the appointment of new co-chairs to its Product Councils and a new Chair of the Young Leaders group. The leadership team shap ...
Panattoni bets big on data centres
Five new board members at JLL
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
Now's the time to buy
The investment market in Poland for Q1-Q3 2025 reflects stable market conditions, with year-to-date volume aligning closely with the Q1-Q3 of 2024. By ...
Onde enters Romania
Croatia growing fast
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
Peakside Capital is building the future of sustainable logistics
With a proven track record across Poland, Central and Eastern Europe and Germany, Peakside Capital is emerging as one of the most influential players ...
Brownfield rather than greenfield – a model for sustainable development at City Point Targówek
Nordbygg 2024: Many innovations and strong interest
Office & mixed-use development
Market now entering Q4 peak
October marks the peak period of the office real estate market, according to Colliers. Data from the last decade clearly indicates that almost one-thi ...
Increased demand but no new space
The office now the place to socialise
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
No drop in price from price transparency act
According to JLL and RynekPierwotny.pl, the Price Transparency Act has caused considerable confusion in the housing market, but the anticipated reduct ...
Kraków PRS continues to grow
Zeitraum to launch 200 serviced apartments
Retail & leisure
Osada to open in Łask
An Osada retail park is currently being developed in the town of Łask in the Łódź district. The 12,000 sqm retail and service complex will feature sev ...
The shopping centre lives on
Work underway on Oto Park Siemianowice
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
Panattoni builds in Cologne
Panattoni is constructing around. 35,000 sqm modern logistics space on a former Ford factory in Cologne, which is currently the only industrial develo ...
