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One ring to pay them all
EUROPE A ring has been designed that includes an NFC transmitter as well as RFID tags and it can be used to pay for purchases in stores as well as open the door to your car and to your home.
Technology
Carrefour chooses 18 proptech start-ups
WORLD A total of 18 start-ups have been chosen by Showroomprivé’s Look Forward incubator in partnership with Carrefour.
Robots take over
WORLD Over the past year the number of companies that use robotics to automate their business processes has risen by 18 pct to 67 pct claims Deloitte.
Technology
Artificial intelligence to replace the stylist
POLAND Zalando is introducing a virtual assistant which proposes products based on previous customer purchases. The Algorithm Fashion Companion (AFC) will inspire customers with personalized outfit tips.
App instead of a bin
POLAND Tesco launches an application of the Food Cloud organization, which is to monitor and facilitate the management of the process of transferring surplus food.
Technology
BIK makes Sense to look after roofs
POLAND Warehousing developer and operator Biuro Inwestycji Kapitałowych has commissioned Sense Monitoring to install continuous monitoring systems on the large format roofs of its facilities.
Smarten up – to save costs and the environment
POLAND Adapting traditional real estate into smart buildings has now become a global trend, according to Siemens Financial Services, which estimates that this market in Poland could now even be worth up to PLN 4 bln.
Technology
Collectomate to streamline shipments
POLAND Łódź-based start-up Collectomate has set up a platform to facilitate the delivery and storage of parcels in office and residential buildings. Its founders, Marcin Ciącio and Rafał Dylewski, hope to use the system to solve the so-called last mile problem by improving the efficiency of deliveries.
Big Brother is watching shelves
POLAND OEX Cursor together with ShelfWise and ABR Sesta have created a system that uses image recognition systems and artificial intelligence to improve how goods are displayed in stores and drive sales.
What will the buildings of the future look like?
POLAND Traffic jams, mobile lifestyle and legal regulations are the factors that will change Polish construction sector – according to the ‘Construction of the future'.
Chatbots set to revolutionise the world
WORLD According to TogetherData, the demand for chatbots (or computer programs that can converse naturally with people) is set to increase by 25 pct in Poland by 2025 while the global market for chatbots is set to reach USD 1.25 bln according to data from Grand View Research.
Eobuwie teams up with Nanovo
POLAND Eobuwie.pl has turned to Nanovo to improve its software systems.
Ever more Poles shopping online
POLAND With many consumers spending most of their time online, Poland is currently one of the fastest developing e-commerce markets according to the latest ‘E-commerce in Poland 2018’ report by Germius.
Wielkopolska saves on electricity
POLAND Signify has completed the installation of intelligent street lighting in 27 towns of the Wielkopolska province.
A look at the home of the future
WORLD By 2050 our lives will have changed beyond recognition. We will be surrounded by intelligent machines, with household appliances taking care of most our needs and doing most of the housework for us. These were the conclusions reached during a debate entitled ‘The future of household appliances in a rapidly changing world’ held at the IFA trade fair for consumer electronics in Berlin.
Third PropTech Awards competition now open
WORLD on May 16th, 2019 the gala ceremony for the third PropTech Innovation Awards is to be held in Berlin with prize money of EUR 40,000 to be awarded by Union Investment and German Tech Entrepreneurship Center.
App for finding that parking space
POLAND Having trouble finding a free parking space in the city centre? A smart parking system developed by Comarch might be the solution. It monitors and analyses drivers' behaviour.
Knight Frank starts up retail engine
POLAND Knight Frank has launched twojretail.pl – the first search engine for retail and service units in Poland. Twojretail.pl has been operating since the end of September.
Technology
Zalando sends robots packing
EUROPE Zalando is testing two Toru robots produced by Magazino at its headquarters in Erfurt in Germany to find goods within its warehouse. The machines are fully autonomous and can recognise, pick up and transport individual packages.
Technology
Toilet for techies
EUROPE Grohe has introduced its Grohe Sensia Arena washing toilet, which works as both a toilet and a bidet.
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
Fresh perspectives for the autumn!
The September edition of Eurobuild welcomes autumn with fresh insights and inspiration. While the weather cools down, the real estate market is heatin ...
Eurobuild celebrates its 300th issue!
The June issue of Eurobuild is now out!
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
Building momentum for the future
The Bricomarché chain is celebrating its 25th anniversary in Poland. On this occasion, we speak with Katarzyna Jańczak-Stefanide, General Manager of t ...
Ziv Zviel of Atlas Estates
Not just for the rich
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
Quantum acquires Panattoni City Dock Mannheim Süd
Panattoni City Dock Mannheim Süd has been sold to Hamburg-based project developer and investment manager Quantum for an undisclosed price. The busines ...
More Polish investment in Poland
Yanfeng warehouse sold to Clarion Partners
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
Berlin Hyp gains new HQ
Berlin Hyp has completed construction of its new headquarters in Berlin. The B-One office building will house all of the bank's Berlin employees as we ...
BlmA stays on in Potsdam
Skyliner II shooting up
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
BIG to start building in Konstantynów
The Big Konstantynów retail park has been issued a building permit, while CCC and Worldbox brands have joined the tenants.
Retail park set to open in Trzebiatów
Three Multibox parks under development
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
Nika expands in Pardubice
Nika Logistics, a company owned by Šmídl Holding, has extended its lease in the DMC Pardubice complex and expanded its warehouse space. The company ex ...
