Ukrainian path to the EU. Polish experience. Construction sector

The report was prepared as part of the project “Ukraine’s Path to the European Union. The Polish Experience”, implemented jointly by the Warsaw Enterprise Institute (Poland) and the Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting (Ukraine).

Key components of the project include expert seminars and sectoral reports focusing on sensitive areas of the economy that may, on the one hand, be sources of competition and potential disputes between Polish and Ukrainian businesses and, on the other, offer opportunities for cooperation and complementarity between the two economies.

This report examines the construction sectors of Poland and Ukraine, focusing on their development, regulatory frameworks, and the challenges associated with Ukraine’s integration into the EU. It explores the impact of European standards on the sector, the effects of the war on Ukraine’s construction industry, and opportunities for Polish-Ukrainian cooperation in post-war reconstruction. The report also highlights the importance of modernising the sector, improving energy efficiency, promoting sustainable construction, developing a skilled workforce, and drawing on Poland’s experience to help Ukraine align with EU standards.

Read the report in English below.