Construction labour cost and availability have become the primary concerns for real estate developers in Central Europe, according to a new survey by Deloitte. This shift sees it surpassing project financing, which has been the dominant issue in recent years.
Bucharest's residential real estate sector is experiencing a significant downturn, with a notable drop in both permits and completions, raising concerns about the market's trajectory, according to an opinion by Dr. Sebastian Sipos-Gug - Ebuild srl, Eastern European Construction Forecasting Association (EECFA) Romania.
Romania's construction industry maintained a high level of activity in 2024, despite a slight 4% decrease compared to the previous record year, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS). However, compared to 2018, the volume of construction works was 78% higher during 2024.
The biggest growth in Eastern Europe is foreseen in Bulgaria going into 2025, while the rest of the countries are projected to make side moves in the coming years, according to a report by the Eastern European Construction Forecasting Association (EECFA).
The construction of the project already started, with the delivery date being estimated for the end of 2026.
Square 7 Properties and Mitiska REIM have inaugurated Pitești Shopping Park, a new shopping center located in the northern area of Pitești, following an investment of €19 million.
Romania's construction market has reached historic highs over the past two years over increased public investment, financed by both national and European funds. At the same time, demand from the residential market has remained limited due to the slow permitting process for new developments in Bucharest.
Bog'Art's Sustainability Report addresses the ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) pillars, offering a transparent view of the company's achievements.
Romanian construction group Bog'Art has published its first sustainability report that outlines the company's results and objectives under the ESG development framework.
foreign direct investments in construction and real estate transactions have more than tripled in absolute value, increasing by €14.4 billion euros during the 2013 - 2023 period.
The project will be developed on a total land area of 65,000 sqm and will comprise 140 villas with a total built-up area of 32,000 sqm.
The new 21,000 sqm facility will feature state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies, attractive offices and an employee canteen.
Romanian construction group IBB Holding will issue euro-denominated bonds and list them on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, following a decision of its shareholders.
With the establishment of Redport Contractor, the group has completed the process of internalizing the critical aspects necessary for the success of the projects it develops.
The Romanian unit of Strabag has been selected as generator contractor for the construction of a new office building for PPF Real Estate in Bucharest.
Private equity (PE) fund investments in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) reached a total volume of €1.71 billion in 2023, while Romania ranked 4th at the CEE level.
The construction sector has reached historic highs, driven by massive EU fund investments and a quite active private sector.
The construction of the Bellemonde project is scheduled to begin in June and will benefit from a total investment of over €40 million.
The construction materials whose prices are increasing, however, are Oriented Strand Boards (OSB), with an advance of 6%, and sandwich panels, whose price is rising by 4%.
The Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) indices were showing a significant upward trend in the first few hours of trading on Thursday compared to the previous day's close.
Romanian neobank Salt Bank has recorded over 500,000 customers in the first year of operation, a figure that is double compared to its initial launch projections.
Seamless pipes maker TenarisSilcotub has announced the completion of its first renewable energy production.
Penny Romania announced its expansion plans, targeting 1,000 stores and a total investment of €3 billion over the next decade.
Verbund Wind Power Romania, part of Austrian energy group Verbund, has acquired a fully developed wind project from local renewable energy producer Monsson.