ARTICLES LABELLED WITH TAG cost optimization

21
Mar
2024

AI and VR are cost killers in construction

by Property Forum

Latest technological innovations may cut time and cost significantly in preparing real estate projects. Property Forum asked Béla Markovich, CEO of construction giant Mapei’s Hungarian subsidiary about the ways the company uses VR and AI to reach higher efficiency and about R+D activity to produce eco-friendly construction materials.

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26
Jun
2023

Polish office fit-outs to undergo cost optimization

by Property Forum

Due to the increase in prices of electricity, utilities, services and minimum wage, as well as local taxes and fees, experts from Avison Young Poland are experiencing significant increases in operating costs in office buildings this year. In Warsaw, depending on the class of the property and the components of the operating costs, they have observed an increase ranging from 15% to as much as 30-40%. Tenants are now paying particular attention to the components of the settlement that may vary depending on the building, as well as technological solutions that allow for reducing utility consumption.

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Latest news

New leases

Buchareast-based office project Floreasca Park has reached over 80% occupancy, following over 4,400 sqm of recent leasing activity. Leroy Merlin has leased 3,900 sqm, while IGEL Technology is occupying 515 sqm.
Henkel Romania has sold a 1,800 sqm property in central Bucharest, which served as its HQ, to a high-end residential developer. The deal was brokered by iO Partners.
The family shopping centre M1 Kraków, managed by EPP, is strengthening its gastronomic, service and sports offer. The group of new tenants includes Sports Direct, which is making its debut in the capital of Małopolska, as well as the oriental restaurant Asia Mama and the pet shop Maxi Zoo. In recent months, Cukiernia Sowa has also opened its doors to customers. MediaMarkt, McDonald's, HalfPrice and 4F, which presented an enlarged salon in the new BLACK concept, have decided to continue their cooperation with the Kraków facility and modernise their premises. All signed contracts cover over 6,000 sqm of space.

New appointments

Ewa Nowak, a commercial property valuer, has joined the Valuation Department of international real estate advisory firm Newmark Polska as Senior Associate.
Maciej Wieczorkiewicz is joining the Avison Young Technical Advisory team in Poland. Maciej is an experienced engineer with many years of experience in managing fit-out projects and investments in the commercial property sector. During his career development, he has worked for companies such as Made In Terior, TECAS Fitout and Colliers Define.
Tomáš Fabian has taken on the responsibility of leading the Czech commercial development team at Skanska as Executive Vice President Operations Czech Republic, while still keeping the current responsibilities as Executive Vice President Legal Counsel (CEE).

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