Articles

Although the Polish market for modular construction is still in the early stages of development, interest in this technology is steadily growing. More and more investors and contractors recognize the potential of prefabrication and consider it an efficient way to implement a variety of construction projects. A clear increase in the number of large prefabricated and modular projects in Poland has been noticeable since around 2015.

Below we present examples of projects that have already been completed or are under construction using modular construction technology. Although it is still a small percentage of the market on a national scale, the number of such investments is expected to increase over time.

Sprzeczna 4 in Warsaw

Source: Budizol

Budizol, as the investor and general contractor, completed a residential project at Sprzeczna 4 in Warsaw between 2015-2017. The project consisted of constructing 57 apartments using reinforced concrete prefabricates and mass-dyed architectural concrete (visible on the building's facade). The investment won several prestigious architectural awards and was one of the main precursors of modern concrete prefabrication in multi-family construction in Poland.

FoRest Hotel Complex in Slawica

Source: Hotel Weranda

The investor Weranda Family, in cooperation with the contractor DMD Modular, carried out the expansion project of the FoRest hotel complex in Slawica, using modular technology with a steel structure. The first stage of the complex's expansion to add additional hotel spaces included five houses with a total construction area of 175 m².

BoniFaCio Spa & Sport Resort in Sochocin

Source: DMD Modular

In 2017, the BFC Group, in cooperation with DMD Modular, carried out an expansion project of the BoniFaCio Spa & Sport Resort in Sochocin, using modular technology with a steel structure. The construction area was 638 m².

Ecological kindergarten No. 80 in Gdansk

Source: Ecologiq

The general contractor Ecologiq designed and constructed a modular kindergarten in Gdansk consisting of 12 symmetrical structural modules with a total construction area of 1,475 m². The buildings were made with a solid KVH wood structure. The investment was put into use in 2018.

Ja_Sielska housing estate in Poznan

Source: Pekabex Development

In 2018-2024, Pekabex Development, along with the contractor Pekabex BET, carried out a three-stage project to build a modern residential estate named Ja_Sielska in Poznan. The estate was created using full concrete prefabrication technology, including prefabricated walls (1-, 2-, and 3-layer), Filigran-type ceilings, HC and HM prestressed channel ceilings, and prefabricated stairs and balconies.

Celulozowa housing estate in Wloclawek - phase I and II

Source: MBM Wloclawek

The Municipal Housing Construction of Wloclawek completed a project to build a modern residential estate comprising 432 apartments. Construction work began in the third quarter of 2020, and the investment was completed in the first quarter of 2024. The general contractor for the project was Pekabex BET, which used concrete prefabricates in the construction process.

Okolna housing estate in Torun

Source: PFR Nieruchomości

The investment by PFR Nieruchomości at Okolna Street in Torun included the construction of a modern estate consisting of 320 apartments. Construction work began in the fourth quarter of 2020 and was completed in the third quarter of 2022. The general contractor for the investment was Pekabex BET, which realized the project using mass-dyed concrete prefabricates.

Research and development center office building in Gdansk

Source: Ecologiq

The general contractor Ecologiq designed and constructed an office building with a laboratory part with a total area of 1,246 m². The building was made using prefabricated technology. The facility provides a fully functional space for about 35 office workers working in traditional office spaces and two open spaces.

Casa Fiore housing estate in Warsaw - Miedzylesie

Source: Pekabex Development

Pekabex Development carried out a project to build apartments at Hafciarska Street in Warsaw, consisting of 40 residential units, using modular technology with enhanced thermal and acoustic insulation parameters. Construction work began in the third quarter of 2021 and was completed in the first quarter of 2023. The general contractor for the investment was Pekabex BET.

Naturalnie Aluzyjna housing estate in Warsaw

Source: J.W. Construction

In 2023, the developer J.W. Construction completed a project of multi-family residential buildings, which included 2 four-story buildings. The project was executed using wooden prefabrication technology with ecological and energy-saving solutions such as heat pumps and photovoltaic panels.

Na Wzgorzach housing estate in Zawada

Source: J.W. Construction

J.W. Construction completed a project in Zawada near Myślenice to build apartments, consisting of 9 three-story buildings, using modular technology with a wooden structure. Construction work was completed in the first quarter of 2024.

Wola Village housing estate in Krakow

Source: URBA

The URBA company is carrying out a housing estate project in Krakow, which includes 34 residential buildings. The investment is being realized using energy-efficient prefabricated walls. The expected completion date of the works falls in the third quarter of 2024.

UP2U housing estate in Poznan

Source: Trei Real Estate

The investor Trei Real Estate, in cooperation with the general contractor Pekabex BET, is carrying out a residential project at Piatkowska 78 in Poznan, which includes the construction of 460 apartments. The investment, realized in the PRS (Private Rental Sector) formula, began in 2023, and its completion is planned for 2026. Concrete prefabricates produced by the Pekabex group are being used for construction.

Legionow housing estate in Elblag

Source: PFR Nieruchomości

PFR Nieruchomości is carrying out a housing project at Legionow Street in Elblag, which includes the construction of 148 apartments. Construction work began in the first quarter of 2024, and its completion is planned for the fourth quarter of 2025. The general contractor for the investment is Pekabex BET, which is using reinforced concrete prefabricates for construction.

Orzeszkowej housing estate in Ogrodzieniec

Source: Unihouse

The investor SIM Zaglebie is carrying out a project to build 46 apartments using energy-efficient wooden modular technology at Orzeszkowej Street in Ogrodzieniec. The general contractor for the investment is Unihouse. Construction work began in the first quarter of 2024, and its completion is planned for the fourth quarter of 2024.

Dormitories at Pulawska Street in Warsaw

Source: Solida Capital

The project company SPV, belonging to Solida Capital and 1 Asset Management, is carrying out a project to build a dormitory at Pulawska Street in Warsaw, which includes the construction of an 8-story building with a total usable area of 7,500 m². Construction work began in the first quarter of 2024, and its completion is planned for the third quarter of 2025. The general contractor for the investment is Pekabex BET, which is using reinforced concrete prefabricates for the project implementation.

2D format as the dominant form of modular construction in Poland

In our specialized report "Modular construction market in Poland" we divide the market into two main types: 2D and 3D (along with a division by the type of structural material). The projects presented above mainly represent 2D modular construction, using flat components assembled on-site, which allows for greater flexibility in design and transport. Despite the significantly faster construction process and greater precision of execution, 3D modular construction, due to three-dimensional components that are complete building segments, requiring significantly more storage space and logistical difficulties, as well as higher production costs, is still a less frequently chosen solution. However, we believe that the disproportion between these two segments of the modular construction market will gradually even out over time.

Request a free sample of the report:

info@spectis.pl