Construction activity in the 19 Euroconstruct countries is projected to decline by 2.4% in 2024, while next year it should return to growth, with an estimated rate of 0.6%, according to the conclusions of a conference held in early December 2024, in Milan. 

Recovery in Ukraine began after the first months of the war. Without waiting for the war to end, the authorities and the population decided to restore both civilian and commercial facilities that had been damaged or destroyed during the hostilities. Today, this is a well-controlled and organized process of reconstruction and renovation, funded by the state, along with the help of international organizations, and by the population's efforts in the case of damaged housing. The Ukrainian Real Estate Club has collected information on specific areas of reconstruction for Property Forum, from the restoration of critical infrastructure to socially oriented projects such as schools and medical facilities.

Value of started construction projects in Hungary fell almost 17% down year-on-year in the first nine months of 2024, accounting for around HUF 1800 billion, according to EBI Construction Activity Report Hungary. 

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.

Croatia’s revenue in the tourism sector rose by 8% year-on-year to August 2024, which might have an impact on the hotel construction activity. 

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. 

Romanian construction group Bog’Art has published its first sustainability report that outlines the company’s results and objectives under the ESG development framework. 

Romanian construction group IBB Holding will issue euro-denominated bonds and list them on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, following a decision of its shareholders. 

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. 

Construction works in Hungary started during H1 2024 fell by 11% compared to the same period of last year, according to the latest EBI Construction Activity Report prepared by Eltinga, Buildecon and iBuild.