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Housing Construction Slump Continues in H1 2024

The housing construction sector in Hungary continues to face a notable downturn, as highlighted by the latest data from the...

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Masterplast Losses Narrow in Q2

Listed building materials maker Masterplast booked a net loss of EUR 1,790,000 for the second quarter, improving from a EUR...

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Hungaroring Upgrade Set to Finish by Spring of 2026

A HUF 105 billion upgrade of the Hungaroring race track on the outskirts of Budapest is planned to be completed...

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Construction Output up 7.2% Year-on-year

Construction output volume in Hungary, based on raw data by the Central Statistical Office (KSH), surpassed the previous year’s level...

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Construction Output Rises Sharply in April

Construction output volume, based on raw data, was over the previous year’s level by 15.6% in April 2024, according to...

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Slovak Construction Output Rebounds in April

Slovakia's construction output advanced 9% year-on-year in April, reversing a 9.4% fall in the previous month, data from the Bratislava-based...

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1st Phase of Hungaroring Upgrade Completed

The first phase of an upgrade of the Hungaroring race track on the outskirts of Budapest, home to the Formula...

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Construction Output Volume Down 6.3% y.o.y. in March

Construction output volume, based on raw data, was below the previous year’s level by 6.3% in March 2024, according to...

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Market Építő Revenue up 5% Last Year

The net sales revenue of Hungary's Market Építő rose 5% to HUF 321.7 billion in 2023, according to an annual...

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Low Housing Construction Activity in Q1

In the first quarter of 2024, some 2,779 new dwellings were built, 23% fewer than a year earlier, according to...

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Slovak Construction Output Drops at Softer Pace in February

Slovakia's construction output fell 0.4% year-on-year in February, easing sharply from a 10% decline in the previous month, data released...

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Construction Output Volume Rises in February

Construction output volume, based on raw data by the Central Statistical Office (KSH), surpassed the previous year’s level by 3.2%...

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Buyers Spent 7% More on Building a Home Than Last Year 

Buyers spent 7% more than last year, almost HUF 43 million, on building a home at the beginning of 2024,...

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Shortage in Construction Industry Workers Decreases

The shortage of professionals in the construction industry decreased further in February, according to the latest research from Mapei Kft.,...

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Construction Output Increases Greatly in January

Construction output volume in Hungary, based on raw data, surpassed the previous year’s level by 17.2% in January 2024, according...

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AI Advice Could Prove Costly in Home Renovations, Mapei Survey Finds

Nearly three-quarters of construction professionals have encountered clients who used AI to check or challenge their professional recommendations, work or...

Most Hungarian Construction Firms Expect Revenue Decline in 2026

Approximately 60% of Hungarian construction companies expect their revenue to fall in 2026, according to a recent survey by industry...

Civil Engineering Surge Masks Decline in Building Construction

Civil engineering output more than doubled in Hungary in August, while building construction declined and the volume of new contracts...

Government Gives Green Light to M49 Extension to Romanian Border

The government will proceed with the second phase of the M49 expressway, extending the road to the Romanian border, Transportation...

Hungarian Construction Output Falls 12.2% in July

Hungary's construction output fell 12.2% year-on-year in July and declined 4.6% from June after seasonal and working-day adjustments, the Central...

Construction Sector Hits Multi‑year Low

Hungary's construction industry fell sharply in Q2 2026, with only HUF 470 billion worth of new projects launched, roughly half...

Bayer Construct Files for Bankruptcy Protection Amid Zugló Project Dispute

Bayer Construct Zrt. filed for bankruptcy protection on Wednesday, citing financial exposure linked to recent regulatory changes, the govt’s decision...

AI Advice Could Prove Costly in Home Renovations, Mapei Survey Finds

Nearly three-quarters of construction professionals have encountered clients who used AI to check or challenge their professional recommendations, work or...

Hungary Homebuilding Rises 22% in H1 2026, Permits up 29%

A total of 6,278 new homes were completed in Hungary in H1 2026, 22% more than a year earlier, while...

One in Three Hungarians Would Build Own Home, Survey Shows

Nearly one-third of Hungarians would build their own family home if money were no object, but uncertainty around costs and...

Construction Output in Hungary Falls Significantly in May

Construction output in Hungary fell by approximately 10.7% year-on-year in May 2026, according to raw data released by the Central...

Hungary Construction Output Rises 2.6% in April

Hungary’s construction output rose 2.6% year-on-year in April, according to raw and working-day adjusted data published by the Central Statistical...

Construction Output Rises in March, but Quarterly Performance Remains Weak

The construction sector showed signs of recovery in March, with output increasing, although overall performance for Q1 remained in decline,...

Housing Construction Edges up as Permits Surge in Q1

Hungary’s housing market showed generally improving dynamics in Q1 2026, with a modest rise in completed dwellings and a sharp...

Construction Output Edges Lower as New Orders Drop Sharply

Hungary’s construction sector showed mixed signals in February, with output edging down slightly year-on-year but rebounding on a monthly basis,...

20% of New Hungarian Homes Use Lightweight Construction

Lightweight construction has expanded in Hungary, rising from 3% of new family homes in 2021 to more than 20% by...