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PKP Intercity is investing in modern infrastructural solutions as a part of the biggest investment program in its history. The construction of an eco-friendly, seasonal, automatic cleaning facility has begun in Kraków, in the local train maintenance facility. The facility is to be built within a year from the date of commencing construction, and the contractor of the project of the gross worth 21.9 million is Budimex.
The “Builder” magazine announced a list of the best enterprises that were recognised during the 20th edition of the Builder Awards. Budimex was one of the awarded companies and was named Construction Company of the Year 2022 in the General Contractor category. Moreover, the President of the Management Board, Artur Popko, was awarded in the category of Construction Personality of 2022.
Budimex signed a general agreement with GAZ-SYSTEM S.A. for the construction of the Warszawa Gas Pipeline, with a length of 28 km, under a ‘build’ system. This gas pipeline project was entrusted to the same Polish contractor who previously completed the Baltic Pipe section in a timely manner in 2022. Budimex’s tender received the highest rating in the tender proceedings, and was chosen as the most favourable in December 2022.
Under a contract for the alteration of the Warszawa Zachodnia railway station, work is currently underway along a railway section 3.5 km long. The station’s roof for existing platforms 3, 4 and 5 and new platforms is being built now. A new railway station building is developing on the railway station’s side from the direction of the Wola district of Warsaw. Nearly 550 people and approx. 130 equipment units are in operation on the construction site.
As part of actions addressed to students of secondary schools, Budimex signed a cooperation agreement with the Railway Engineering College (Technikum Kolejowe) in Warsaw on 2 March 2023. The cooperation is planned to include joint efforts in the field of science and engineering, and training projects. The largest Polish construction contractor will open up for graduates of the College and create new career opportunities.
Budimex - the largest Polish general contractor, inaugurates another refreshed edition of the 2023 student internship programme at the beginning of March with the slogan 'Internship is the measure of success'.
In 2022, the Budimex Group recorded an increase of sales revenues at the level of 8.9%. This resulted mainly from the greater scale of sales realised in the construction segment, in particular in the buildings and infrastructural construction sectors, as well as in Mostostal Kraków. On the side of services, revenues in 2022 increased by 4.9% compared to the previous year.
Budimex focuses on the young. The general contractor continues its cooperation with the Zwolnieni z Teorii Foundation - an organisation which, based on modern teaching methodology, helps young people develop pro-innovative competencies needed at work and in private life, such as: empathy and a sense of empowerment, creativity, teamwork, communication and problem-solving. The campaign is aimed at students of technical colleges and aims to develop their competencies.
The third edition of Hello ICE, Budimex’s proprietary programme that teaches children road safety rules through play, has been launched. The aim of the project is to increase the knowledge of primary school and preschool children about behaviour while walking across pedestrian crossings, among other things. The first day of educational activities took place in Ziębice with the participation of the local cultural centre and representatives of the police and voluntary fire brigade. The Hello ICE programme has received the honorary patronage of the Ministry of Sport and Tourism for 2023-2024.
Budimex Mobility – a company belonging to Poland's construction market leader – has signed an agreement to buy 109 electric car charging stations from Enea Operator. The takeover process has started in four cities: Szczecin, Poznań, Bydgoszcz, and Gorzów Wielkopolski. A number of changes lie ahead for the group, including branding modifications, integration with Elocity software and inspections by the Technical Inspection Authority.
To celebrate Fat Thursday, Budimex is supporting local businesses operating around the Tramway to Wilanów construction route. Tomorrow – on 16 February – residents in three locations in Mokotów and Wilanów will be served doughnuts and coffee courtesy of the general contractor. They have been prepared by a local confectionery, Truskawka. It is a well-known and popular place on the confectionery map of Warsaw.
The construction of the tramway to Wilanów is entering the next stage. Starting from 11 February, the construction site will begin to be extended – the works will cover the entire section from Puławska Street in Mokotów through Sobieskiego Street and Rzeczpospolitej Avenue to Branickiego Street in Wilanów. The investment will be completed according to the contractual deadline in the first quarter of 2024.
The greatest threat to the Polish economy is the unavailability of part of the EU funds and inflation, said Artur Popko during the opening panel of the EEC Trends conference.
The WNP Awards are presented during the EEC Trends conference, an event preceding the European Economic Congress in Katowice. The awards are given to those who change the Polish economy for the better through their actions. Cezary Łysenko, a member of the Budimex Management Board, received the award from Agnieszka Głowacka, Vice President of Erbud. The awards are given by the editors of the WNP.PL website and the Nowy Przemysł economic magazine.
Statement by Artur Popko – CEO of Budimex, from the Build4Future conference.
The campaign is addressed to housing communities and districts located in the districts of Mokotów and Wilanów (in the vicinity of the construction of the tram route to Wilanów), which have land available for planting new trees.
Magnolia Energy, a Budimex special purpose vehicle set up to implement a wind farm construction project, comprising 2 turbines with a total capacity of up to 7 MW, has obtained financing from Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego under the project finance formula. This is the next stage in the development of the Budimex Group’s investments in renewable energy sources.
In January, the official opening of the Technical and Maintenance Facility was held in Kraków. It was completed by the consortium of Budimex (consortium leader) and KZN Rail within the investment called ‘Design and construction of technical facilities for the operation of the railway rolling stock at the Kraków Towarowy station’ for Koleje Małopolskie.
On 12 January 2023, Budimex signed a contract for the expansion of Opera Nova in Bydgoszcz, involving another construction stage (“Fourth Circle”) and car park infrastructure (underground). The project will take 28 months for the Opera building and 18 months for the car park, with nearly 300 spots.
The Voivode of the Pomeranian Voivodeship has issued a decision on the permission for the implementation of a road investment for the longest section of the S6 expressway in the Pomeranian Voivodeship, between Leśnice and Bożepole Wielkie. Due to this investment, drivers will be able to move faster towards the Tri-City, and residents of Lębork will gain the southern ring road of the town. The Contractor of the investment is Budimex.