News ›

    • | Russian Federation

    PIK triples revenues in 2017

    PIK triples revenues in 2017 There was a 206% year-on-year increase in the consolidated revenues of the PIK Group, one of the largest Russian housing development companies, in 2017, to RUB 184.1bn (€2.4bn), according to company IFRS results. At the same time, the company ended last year with a net profit of almost RUB 3.2bn (€42m), while in 2016 it… »

    • | Poland

    Railway infrastructure maintenance programme 2019-2023 adopted by government

    Railway infrastructure maintenance programme 2019-2023 adopted by government The Council of Ministers adopted the long-term programme designated as “Assistance in financing railway infrastructure management costs, including infrastructure maintenance and repairs through 2023”. The maintenance programme is aimed to ensure an essential level of railway infrastructure quality, handle maintenance delays, preserve… »

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    Home furnishings market: financial analysis and competitor analysis

    Home furnishings market: financial analysis and competitor analysis Our client, a leading Polish distributor of home furnishings products, asked us to perform a financial analysis of the competitors in their market. The client’s goal was to verify their competitive position in the context of other market players, and to compare the results with those of other companies with different profiles. »

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    Construction chemicals in Poland. Market value and structure.

    Construction chemicals in Poland. Market value and structure. A group of manufacturers of construction chemicals in Poland decided to set up an association, inspired by similar entities around Western Europe. The goal was to help the associated companies obtain relevant market data. The construction chemicals manufacturers wanted to obtain information on market size and structure, and to verify whether the… »

Expert view ›

Almost 18,000 job vacancies in the construction industry at the end of 2017

Mateusz Lasek
Senior Construction Market Analyst, PMR

 The commonly-known problems faced by construction companies related to the availability of workforce have been confirmed by the most recent statistical data. The Central Statistics Office (GUS) registered 17,900 vacant jobs and 3,400 new job vacancies in the construction sector as at the end of Q4 2017. For comparison, there were about 6,000 job vacancies and 1,000 new vacant jobs at the end of 2016. This is a three-fold increase year on year. Job… »

Analyses & forecasts ›

Market data ›

Construction market overview ›

PMR provides regular updates on the CEE and CIS construction industry. In addition to reviews of the current situation, we raise topics about the sector’s future developments.

Content delivered by PMR industry experts begins with the news, extends through the analyses, forecasts and finishes with market data. In PMR’s articles about the CEE and CIS construction sectors, one may find wide-ranging information on topics such as:

  • events and investments
  • trends and forecasts
  • industry indicators: market value, market breakdown, employment, construction prices, the number of companies, and more.

Our market intelligence covers the many countries in the CIS and Central and Eastern Europe: Belarus, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine.

Competitive environment ›

Analysis of the construction market would not be complete without a competitive intelligence perspective. Here PMR offers this vital information on key market players.

When searching for up-to-date information, reporting operations, and your competition’s strategy, use this part of PMR’s construction portal. We list here all the available articles that cover these types of construction market players:

  • contractors
  • developers
  • building materials suppliers
  • governmental bodies
  • other companies and institutions.

It’s possible to analyse present competition and future market growth by CEE and CIS region. Content may be filtered for: Belarus, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine.

Residential construction ›

This part of the portal presents in-depth information about the CEE and CIS residential construction industry. This includes the latest news, expert commentary, market indicators and analytical articles.

When assessing potential or start-up activities on the residential construction market, one should have in-depth knowledge about:

  • construction permits
  • planned projects
  • building starts
  • building completions
  • market breakdown by type of building
  • market breakdown by type of investor
  • mortgage market
  • government housing policy
  • trends in prices of flats.

For our clients’ market success, PMR delivers the most up-to-date and reliable business information in all the areas listed above.

Non-residential construction ›

Here we track and share information on the non-residential construction market in Belarus, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine.

All key segments of the non-residential construction market are covered by PMR’s news articles, industry expert commentaries and analyses:

  • industrial property
  • warehouse buildings
  • retail and service structures
  • office property
  • hotel buildings
  • healthcare buildings
  • education and research structures
  • sports halls
  • buildings for public entertainment.

We also present information on building permits, key planned investments, and forecasts for this market segment.

Civil engineering ›

The civil engineering industry updates and analyses delivered by PMR include roads, railways, air transportation and industrial construction. In this section, we present the most vital articles on this market segment.

PMR prepares and presents analyses that examine the construction engineering market. Detailed updates about the sector’s present state, information on the progress in large-scale projects, and future predictions cover:

  • roads
  • railways
  • waterworks
  • oil pipelines
  • gas pipelines
  • airport runways
  • industrial structures
  • sports and recreation
  • wastewater treatment projects.

Building materials ›

Here we monitor and report on the building material market and companies located in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe and the CIS. We provide updates in order to help our clients develop their operations and strategies.

Because we observe market changes and support our clients with the most recent information and forecasts on building materials developed by PMR’s expert, we have regular insight into these types of construction materials:

  • steel
  • bricks
  • cement
  • asphalt
  • concrete
  • insulation
  • aggregates
  • construction chemicals
  • roofing and ceramic tiles.

Belarus

An expert view and recent market developments on construction and building materials industry in Belarus are now provided by PMR analysts. »

Bulgaria

You will find here a broad range of the most recent news, analyses, key forecasts and market data concerning the construction sector in Bulgaria. »

Czech Republic

Click and review key business information on the construction market in the Czech Republic, including the latest market events, prognoses and expert views. »

Hungary

In utilising our experience with analysing and forecasting the construction market in Hungary, we present here critical data and market information. »

Kazakhstan

As the construction sector in Kazakhstan holds much interest for investors, we present key information on this industry in this section. »

Poland

The construction market in Poland is one of PMR’s domains. Visit this section and find a crucial portion of our in-depth knowledge about the Polish construction industry. »

Romania

To explore the most vital and up-to-date market intelligence on the Romanian construction market, please visit this part of our construction portal. »

Russia

We are experts in the area of analysing and forecasting the Russian construction market. Click and harness the full potential of the Russian construction industry. »

Slovakia

From residential and non-residential construction, to civil engineering and building materials: discover the Slovakian construction sector here. »

Slovenia

By reviewing this page – a focus on the construction market in Slovenia – you may get the picture of this sector’s present and future states. »

Ukraine

With our extensive experience in analysing the Ukrainian construction market, we eagerly share our knowledge with professionals from this sector. »

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Business consulting ›

With our many years of experience in the construction market, we deliver to our clients effective solutions that support new business development and growing existing companies (through increased sales, optimised costs, and entering new markets).

Among the wide range of consulting services dedicated to companies operating on the construction and building materials market, the most popular include:

  • new market entry feasibility studies
  • competitive intelligence projects
  • sourcing and distributor search
  • mergers and acquisitions
  • commercial due diligence.

We focus our efforts on providing ready-to-use business recommendations that bring real added value to entities from such sample markets:

  • construction
  • building materials
  • HVAC
  • construction chemicals.

Market research ›

PMR’s construction sector specialisation allows us to offer vital market information. We guarantee its freshness and reliability. Market research, product research, and marketing research: these are only examples of how we can assist our clients in achieving their goals.

As supply outpaces demand in the construction market, the success of any company operating in this industry may depend on market research projects:

  • construction market research
  • product tests, including price tests
  • distribution channels analysis
  • customer satisfaction surveys
  • customer needs analysis.

We are able to offer a wide range of tailored market research solutions that best suit business development needs and specifics for:

  • contractors
  • developers
  • building material producers
  • construction material distributors.

Data analysis ›

Our unique background in construction data collection and analysis allows us to assist companies in enhancing their market positions. Our services increase market knowledge as well as help in decision making, budgeting costs and forecasting trends.

Using PMR’s data solutions and analytical tools, our clients can better understand the construction market without having expert skills in, for example, economics. Our custom projects include:

  • data acquisition
  • data harmonisation
  • data visualisation
  • data analysis
  • forecasting.

Data gathered and analysed by PMR comprise:

  • construction market financial performance
  • industry indicators and dashboards
  • market players profiles and rankings
  • benchmarking studies.

Publications ›

PMR publishes industry reports and newsletters on a regular basis. PMR also runs market intelligence online platforms for the construction market in the CEE and CIS regions. This broad offer was created to support our clients in continuous market monitoring.

Constant access to the most up-to-date and reliable information of market events, trends, competition and forecasts is essential to run a successful business in the turbulent construction market.
Here are just several topics covered by PMR publications:

  • housing buildings
  • non-residential properties
  • civil engineering construction
  • heating, ventilation, air conditioning
  • construction chemicals
  • renewable or conventional energy construction
  • planned construction projects
  • top construction companies.

Events ›

In this section PMR proposes a package of trade fairs and conferences for firms operating in the construction, civil engineering, and building material industries. We offer our clients significant discounts to selected events.

All the construction sector events that PMR selects for our readers are most appropriate when searching for construction industry-focused trade or educational forums. This is true whether the event is an exposition, show, fair, expert meeting, convention or summit. You will find here all the details necessary to make a decision to participate:

  • dates
  • locations
  • descriptions
  • schedules
  • special offers and discounts
  • contact information for the organiser.

Because information regarding the presented events is provided by event organizers, PMR accepts no responsibility with regard to information accuracy or relevance. If you wish to list your event for the construction industry in our database, please contact us at marketing@pmrcorporate.com.

Glossary ›

Our construction glossary presents a wide scope of important industry terms that are explained by PMR’s experts. This comprehensive document is an ideal reference for beginners, specialists and experts from this sector.

To expand your knowledge about the construction, power, civil engineering and building material sectors, we encourage you to have a closer look at PMR’s dictionary. All key abbreviations are revealed and terminology is clarified in an easy-to-understand manner. For example, in this industry dictionary we define:

  • BREEAM rating system
  • Gross Building Area
  • Gross fixed capital formation
  • passive house
  • sewage collector
  • renewable energy sources.

At PMR, we focus on Central and Eastern Europe and the CIS regions. This focus may be also noticed in the construction glossary. Where appropriate, we explain terms that are specific for the countries in which we specialise: Belarus, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine.

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