Contact Magazine Online No 72 (167) / 2026

Jacek Kostrzewski, managing director and board member Gleeds Polska, discusses the state of Poland’s construction market with Contact Magazine Online Poland’s construction market appears to be sending mixed signals: strong output, but weaker sentiment among developers, contractors and investors. From Gleeds’ perspective, what is the real state of the market today – and where is […]

Anna Korwin-Kulesza, head of asset management & leasing at Globalworth, talks to Contact Magazine Online about how flexibility in office leasing is taking the risk out of corporate growth   When looking at today’s commercial real estate market in Poland, I feel that the traditional concepts we relied on for decades are blurring. It used […]

Kinga Barchoń, partner, real estate leader at PwC Polska, talks to Contact Magazine Online about how Poland’s data-centre market is moving from a niche to a strategic growth sector, driven by hyperscaler investment The European data centre market has been on an extraordinary run – billions in capital flowing into new facilities, hyperscalers racing to […]

Interview with Violetta Krzemień-Banot, general manager, on ten years of Mercure Kraków Stare Miasto and the first anniversary of Tribe Krakow Old Town   Ten years of Mercure Kraków Stare Miasto – what does this anniversary represent for you? It represents consistency. Consistency in how we approach guests, in quality, and in attention to detail. […]

Bartłomiej Krzyżak – co-head of Investment Department, Avison Young Dominik Rafałko – real estate partner, CMS Paweł Śliwka – real estate senior associate, CMS   Strong start to 2026 for Poland’s property investment marketThe beginning of 2026 delivered a strong volume of closed transactions, marking a promising start to the year. Total investment volume reached […]

By Katarzyna Grodzka, associate and Laura Andrzejewska, legal intern, Real Estate practice, Addleshaw Goddard (AG) From a transactional perspective, energy-related considerations have become an integral part of real estate deals in Poland. Issues that were previously treated as operational and addressed at the asset management stage are now analysed at the initial stage of a […]

By Grażyna Kuźma, counsel, from Domański Zakrzewski Palinka’s real-estate practice Let’s analyse the government’s draft OKI regulations (osobiste konta inwestycyjne or personal investment accounts) to see if they could be the missing piece of the puzzle for Polish REITs (or rather their local equivalents) in 2026/2027. The draft law on the OKI assumes that they […]

By Elżbieta Zabiłowicz and Marcin Trojan, Howden Polska   The rapid development of AI, cloud computing and digital services is accelerating demand for data centres across Europe, including Poland. JLL estimates that the global data centre market may continue growing at between 15% and 20% annually through 2027, driven primarily by AI infrastructure and hyperscale […]

By Piotr Brzózka, advocate, counsel, and Michalina Skarżyńska, advocate, associate, Osborne Clarke Poland is rapidly establishing itself as a leading European destination for data centre development, driven by its strategic location, favourable climate, and skilled workforce. Behind this growth lies a complex legal landscape, requiring careful navigation of key legal considerations at each stage, from […]

By Przemysław Pietrzak, Counsel, Radca prawny / Attorney at law and Jan Adamus, Counsel, Radca prawny / Attorney at law, Taylor Wessing Poland The reform of the Polish spatial planning system was introduced by the Act of 7 July 2023 amending the Act on Spatial Planning and Development and other acts. Although a substantial part […]

By Bartosz Wszeborowski, adwokat, partner, and Wiktoria Dziuba, aplikantka radcowska, prawnik w PCS Paruch Stępień Kanclerz Construction as a high-risk and structurally complex environment The construction industry has long been recognised as one of the highest-risk sectors in the area of occupational health and safety. The specific nature of construction projects means that ensuring safe […]

Using a Design & Build model can reduce project completion times by up to 30%, by JLL When fitting out and finishing an office or retail space, companies usually focus on construction costs, the quality of materials or the aesthetics of the space. Meanwhile, one of the biggest, yet often overlooked, expenses remain time. Every […]

By Maciej Chmielewski, senior partner, head of the Industrial and Logistics Agency at Colliers For occupiers from the logistics and industrial sector, Poland continues to stand out as one of the most resilient and structurally sound markets in Central and Eastern Europe. According to Market Insights 2026, Colliers’ annual report summarising 2025 and outlining forecasts […]

By Bartosz Michalski, director, logistics, Poland, SEGRO In the case of specialised industrial manufacturing, choosing a location is a long-term strategic decision. Important considerations extend beyond costs and include the ability to expand in stages, proximity to crucial infrastructure and the value of a long-term partnership between the occupier and the property owner. The example […]

By Patryk Galicki, Attorney-at-law, Partner at TGC Corporate Lawyers   Poland’s retail property market is undergoing a structural shift that extends beyond the visible growth of retail parks. Changes in consumer behaviour, tenant strategies and capital allocation are reshaping how both shopping centres and convenience formats operate within the same ecosystem. The result is not […]

By Michał Wójcik, Cundall Poland As Net Zero becomes one of the most used and misused terms in real estate, the UK has introduced a rigorous new framework that could change everything. Here is what it means for markets like Poland. “Get ready for Net-Zero Energy Buildings.” “Net Zero Ready – the first piece of […]

By Orlando Gibbons and Matthew Munro, Arup With 24% of the UK’s consumption-based emissions attributed to the built environment, replacing steel and concrete with timber is often identified as one of the most effective ways to decarbonise buildings, as highlighted by the UK’s independent Climate Change Committee, to help meet the country’s climate targets. Timber […]

By Piotr Jakóbczak, sales director, Flowcrete & Vandex, Tremco CPG Poland Today’s construction industry faces numerous challenges, including durability and energy efficiency of buildings. In these areas, companies such as Tremco CPG – the manufacturer and supplier of materials – can play a major role in supporting the architects and designers, general contractors, developers and […]

By Katarzyna Kozakowska, tax adviser, partner and head of the construction practice, and Dariusz Fistek, tax adviser and manager at MDDP   The construction industry is rarely associated with tax reliefs for innovation. In practice, however, many companies operating in this sector particularly those engaged in manufacturing can benefit from the preferential treatment provided for […]

By Mariusz Witkun, co-founder, Trebbi Polska A new international initiative linking construction and investment advisory firms across Europe has been launched, signalling a further step towards cross-border integration in the sector. The International Construction Advisory Consortium (ICAC), established on the initiative of Trebbi Polska, brings together independent firms to support investors, developers and financial institutions […]

The British-Polish Business Awards returned in 2026 for their second edition. The official Gala marked a continuation of an initiative dedicated to recognising outstanding achievements and fostering strong economic ties between the UK and Poland. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural event, the awards have  gained recognition as a key platform for showcasing […]