Andrei Ianculescu, Head of Project & Development Services at Cushman & Wakefield Echinox, talked to Property Forum about the expansion of design and ESG advisory services, the industrial and logistics sector's growth post-Schengen, and the importance of independent project management for tenant fit-outs. Ianculescu also emphasised the potential in secondary cities and the increasing relevance of aligning projects with sustainability standards.

Globalworth Romania has begun construction of Green Court D, the fourth building in the Green Court complex in Bucharest's Aurel Vlaicu area. The project is scheduled for completion in 2027 and is currently in the preliminary construction stage involving enclosure and basement excavations.

Investika realitní fond, the largest Czech and Slovak independent open-ended real estate fund, has announced the acquisition of the second phase of the Centrum Południe office complex in Wrocław for €62 million.

Skanska has begun construction of Nowy Rynek C, the final part of a modern office complex in central Poznań. The building will be Poland's first commercial office building with net-zero CO₂ emissions at operational level and will be completely independent from the city's district heating network.

Penta Real Estate has attracted Alto Real Estate as a minority partner in its Chalupkova project in Bratislava through a joint venture arrangement. Alto will hold a 49% stake while Penta retains management control over the development and construction.

The South Tower of City Gate in Bucharest, developed and managed by GTC, has been awarded the LEED Gold v5 certificate. This is the latest version of the world's green building standard, outlining steps towards near-zero carbon emissions, prioritizing people, and supporting building resilience. City Gate is the first property in Romania and only the fourth existing building in Europe to achieve this recognition, following projects in Italy, Spain, and Sweden.

Alesonor has partnered with Pescariu Sports&Spa to create a 12,000 sqm sports and leisure complex within the Amber Forest suburb, with a planned investment of €8 million. The project will feature outdoor tennis and padel courts, two leisure pools, and a 2,200 sqm central building including a semi-Olympic swimming pool, spa, and fitness club.

BuildGreen and Zorile SA announce the achievement of LEED v4.1 Existing Buildings Platinum certification for Zity Office in Chișinău. This marks the first such certification on the Moldovan office market and aligns the project with international sustainability standards.

PPF Real Estate has completed the infrastructure works for ARC, its new office project in Bucharest where it is investing €70 million. 

The office project Polona 68 Business Center has been awarded the LEED Gold certification by the US Green Building Council (USGBC).