In today's article from the series "Tuesday Mornings for Construction," we examine the latest interpretation published by the General Office of Building Control ("GUNB") in its series "Interesting Interpretations of GUNB." This time, the topic concerns a practical issue that arises when investing near planned public roads: can a building's proximity to a planned road lead to the invalidation of a building permit?

As we pointed out last week, the draft act amending the act on the protection of the rights of purchasers of residential premises or single-family homes and on the Developer Guarantee Fund and certain other acts (the "Draft") provides not only for changes concerning the handover of premises, escrow accounts, and the liability of special purpose vehicles, but also for the further expansion of the Housing Trading Data Portal (the "DOM Portal"). The draft changes may […]

On May 10, 2026, a draft bill amending the Act on the Protection of the Rights of Purchasers of Residential Premises or Single-Family Homes and on the Developer Guarantee Fund and Certain Other Acts (the "Draft") was published on the Government Legislation Center website. The draft bill provides for a number of changes significant from the perspective of entities implementing housing investments, in particular those concerning the liability of special purpose vehicles, the procedure for accepting premises, and […]

In today's article from the series "Mornings for Construction," we'll explore the implementation of new regulations on the energy efficiency of buildings. Directive (EU) 2024/1275 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Energy Performance of Buildings (EPBD), which replaces previous regulations in this area, is currently of particular importance for the real estate market and the construction sector. At the same time, the European Commission is adopting further […]

In today's article from the series "Mornings for Construction Professionals," we examine two practical issues recently highlighted by the General Office of Building Control. On the one hand, simplifications regarding the implementation of photovoltaic installations; on the other, a reminder of the obligations related to the inspection of large-scale facilities. Foundations for photovoltaic installations – do they require formalities? In practice, […]

In today's article from the series "Tuesday Mornings for the Construction Industry," we take a closer look at the next installment of the government's draft amendment to the Act on Residential Ownership – the version dated April 17, 2026 ("Draft," version available on the website of the Association of Polish Counties). We've written about this draft several times before, but the new version includes further, new ideas for changing […]