Company TMM Starts Construction of the Business-Class Apartment Building in Zhitomir.The Business-Class means combination of office center and building apartment.

General contractor Obolon became a tower crane manufacturer. The Obolon made cranes will be almost 40% chipper that Liebherr or Jaso.

65 KONTIO log houses will be built in Vishgorog area by July 2007.

Last Sunday night on Moscow Square sunk down a chunk of asphalt paved area. The water supply line was badly damaged.

Planeta - Bud won the bid solicited earlier this year. Reconstruction of the Kiev's City Council Building is started.

Project was accomplished before the UEFA commission visit in July 2006. Official opening of the stadium took place on July 29.

Experienced construction worker (27 years in construction) fail from the height of 25m.54 years-old masonry worker failed from the 6th floor. In course of reconstruction works 38 years-old construction worker failed from the second floor.

Architectural council of Kiev preferred the one way rumps option of the east bank end of the Podolsky - Voskresensky Bridge versa tunnel option. One of the reasons is a possibility of flooding during tunnel construction.

Ukrinvestexpertise made a positive decision about feasibility of the further bridge construction.

Corporation Ukrprominvest Group moved one of the oldest in Ukraine manufacturing facilities out of 9 hectares lot in the center of the City.

Building's structure is damaged. Engineers are checking two possible way of building restoration.

Eurocement Group - Ukraine will spend 55.9M UAH for new equipment for its Balcem and Pushka plants in 2006 and 87.5M UAH in 2007.

In total Ukrainain cement plants increased production for 7.7% in the first half of 2006 producing 5.695M ton of cement.

The Cabinet of Minister of Ukraine Approved Loans for Reconstruction of M06 Highway Kiev-Chop.

The very first mobile asphalt plant "container" type started in Novomoscowsk (Dnepropetrovsk oblast -province).

The full-scale construction works will start right after the long-awaited presentation of the General Contractor - the Turkish ENKA Construction and Industry Co., Inc. Total contract value is $185M.

Working group of the Kiev Council is looking for available lot for construction of IKEA furniture center in the area of Kharkov plaza in Kiev.

Lugansk (Eastern Ukraine) oblast (country) administration is giving away some lots for construction.

Two solutions related to the east bank of the Podolsky - Voskresensky bridge ramps were raised up again.Tunnel options is going to be twice more expensive than one way ramps.

Peter Shiluk was elected as a new president of Kievgorstroy on the Company's shareholders meeting.

Construction Company Licko-Holding continues it's four-stage project on the block surrounded by Lomonosov St, Korneev St, Composer Meyson St, and Williams St in Goloseevsky City's district.

During reconstruction works in the two-story meeting hall of the Company one of internal walls collapsed. Two construction workers get killed. The cause of this accident is under investigation.

Advertised bid for reconstruction of the City Counsel Building located in the center of the City (Khreschatik, 36) failed.

Kiev City Counsel advertised a bid for reconstruction of the city counsel building.

There was hold a meeting of the new Kiev's mayor Mr Chernovetskiy and the State railway company Ukrzaliznytsya.

There were enough engineering researches done to justify construction of 1.5km tunnel.

Some construction companies in Ukraine started publish on the Internet pictures of current project to gain trust of real estate buyers.

On the press-conference senior pastor of the Embassy of God Church Sunday Adelaja announced that the Church starting construction of the new building.

NYY Project Reconstruction starts restoration project of facade of the building located on 51-53 Vladimirsky St in front of the Kiev Opera house.

New Kiev's Mayor Leonid Chernovetskiy made a statement for media that the property of Rusanovsky Gardens cottage area is the biggest problem of the Podolsky - Voskresensky Bridge construction.

In accordance with schedule published by Kyiv Press Inform new Kiev's mayor Leonid Chernovetskiy was planed visiting construction site of the Podolsky - Voskresensky Bridge. As the agency announced later, the Mayor didn't show up disappointing reporters.

City's Special Landslide Protection Management advertised a bid. Reinforcement of Dnepr riverbank hills next to the Kiev's Walking Bridge.

If the joint venture Novarka agrees to additional terms construction could begin within weeks, said Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko.

Leonid Chernovetskiy, a liberal lawmaker and a member of Our Ukraine, was a winner in Kiev mayor election defeating incumbent Oleksandr Omelchenko.

Construction works on Moscow Square in Kiev were terminated, as it was announced on TV channel Kiev.City Counsel approved project of Moscow Square reconstruction in January.

President of Ukraine Mr. Yuschenko visited construction of the flood protecting dam along river Tisa (Western Ukraine). He visited area between settlements Salovka and Solomonove of Uzhgorod oblast (province).

Stolitsa (Capital) Corporation won a bid for construction of new district Korabel2 in Kherson (Southern Ukraine).

Construction of the new railway bridge over river Dnepr requires doubling of the budget estimated at the beginning of the construction.

One if the biggest construction companies of Ukraine - Kievgorstoy purchased two tower cranes of Spanish crane builder JASO.

"The new blocks (isoblocks) with no transfer of heat or sound" was recognized as the best project for implementation on energy saving techniques "Ideas Trade Show". The project is about mass manufacturing of the high efficient wall blocks that provide excellent heat and sound insulation.

Ministry of Construction, Architecture, and Building Maintenance of Ukraine will not issue any more permits for construction restarting of the terminated projects in the case of non-compliance with the newest building energy-saving codes. Every apartment building (even if it was started before 1st of January 2006) shall comply with energy saving codes of 2006.

One of terminated projects in early 90s was an apartment building for the airline's workers. Four years ago 5M UAH were invested in the terminated construction. Most of financing was spent on internal works to bring the building in compliance with current construction codes.

Ukrainian state rail operator Ukrzaliznytsya is planning to use seven high-speed trains in some future.At the moment the moment there are two contractors on the construction site Planeta-Mist and Dogus.

Ukrainian Branches of Dyckerhoff Zement - Ugcement (located near Nicolaev, Southern Ukraine) and Volincement (Western Ukraine) show 10.6% increase in cement production in January - February 2006 compare to the same period of time in 2005.

Ukrainian Branches of Heidelbergcement show 12.6% increase in cement production in January - February 2006 compare to the same period of time in 2005. Total cement production in the first two month reached 267,400 ton.

President of Ukraine Victor Yuschenko returned to Parliament (Verhovna Rada) "Amendments to some Ukrainian Laws, as Related to Experiment in Housing Construction Based on Kievgorstroy Corporation". He suggested eliminating some contradictions with family law and budget law that the amendment has.

Kievavtodor advertised a bid. Road reconstruction works include deep reclamation and road and sidewalks' paving.

Kievavtodor advertised a bid. Road reconstruction works include road repair and bridges re-decking.

In total at least $75M were stolen. It is expected that this massive construction scam could cause some damage to the situation on the Ukrainian construction market.

Kyivmetrostroy asks Kiev City Administration for extra 100M UHA in total to finish construction of the new line in 2008, as it was originally planned. On Saturday January 28th 500t retaining wall collapsed on construction site of Dimeevskaya subway (metro) station.

Optima Capital finalized financing of four stars hotel reconstruction in City of Lvov (Western Ukraine).

The construction of the initial 50-kilometre stretch of Bogorodchany-Uzhgorod gas pipelines begins in Ukraine on Wednesday. The pipeline project is the first investment phase of a consortium that has been set up under an inter-governmental agreement on cooperation.

Ukraine-Canada ICC (International Construction Company) contracted MiTek Industries s.r.o. (Czech Republic) to buy a plant for production of wooden structures for housing in July 2005.

Four Stars Hotel is open in Yaremcha (Western Ukraine). It has 18 rooms, restaurant, bar, cafe, and sauna.

"Kvadrat on Perova" will be a three level shopping mall. Total area of 35 thousand sqm. Retail area - 20 thousand sqm.

A New Jersey-based company will build Ukraine's first central storage facility for spent nuclear fuel produced by that country's nuclear powerplants.

Ukraine-Canada ICC (International Construction Company). Started construction of housing complex Olympic-2 in Dnepropetrovsk suburb Yubileyny. The complex consists of three 16-18 story buildings. Total area of the complex is 46,000 sqm.

President of Ukraine Viktor Yushchenko opened the bridge crossing at the Kahovka Hydropower Plant. The bridge is a part of Kahovka dam highway M14.

Today (December 15) in Zaporogie the main dome of Svyato-Pokrovsky Cathedral was mounted in place.

Tarkett AG started construction of the new flooring materials distribution center in Kalush - Ivano-Frankovsk region (Western Ukraine).

Serin Group will invest 2.5M EURO in construction equipment and machinery. The target of the Italian company Cerin-Story is to reach 22M EURO in revenue in residential construction in Western Ukrainian cities of Lvjv, Ternopol, and Ivano-Frankovsk.

In August, September, and October construction is down if compare to the same period of time last year.

Ukrainian Golf Federation and one of the first Ukrainian commercial banks INTERCONTINENTBANK are planning to build two gulf clubs. They are looking for 80 hectares lots with a beautiful site view. INTERCONTINENTBANK is ready to spend up to $5M for each of two golf construction projects.

Euro Finance, which controls six Ukrainian scrap metal collection companies, is planning to invest $300 million to build a steel minimill in the Kiev region of Ukraine. The annual capacity of the new facility is expected to be 1million metric tons of steel.

Mayor of Odessa Mr. Gurvitz met Italian businessmen. Director of ATSF (Ansaldo Trasporti Sistemi Ferroviari) Mr. Liguory said that the Company would be glad to assist City building subway or surface modern transportation system.

All-Ukrainian Forum of Builders, Architects and Designers PRIMUS: BUILDING UKRAINE/AUTUMN 2005. 29th International Specialized Construction, Architecture and Building Materials Exhibition started in International Exhibition Centre, 15 Brovarskoy Av., KIEV, Ukraine (November 15, 2005)

Galileo Asset Management's partner Edward J.Klaeger announced that $5M would be invested in the Ukrainian construction projects through UA International Group. $400,000 was already transferred to UAIG for initial stage. The Company builds four apartment buildings (total dwelling area 40 thousands of sqm) with independent heating system. Total cost of the project is $17M.

Group of the Ukrainian Companies (most operating in Kiev) and representatives of Kiev City Administration presented on this symposium number of construction projects that could interest international investors.

Kiev City Counsil granted construction permit for new apartment building's block in Poznyaky district located on the left bunk. Project includes 10 (18-27 story) buildings, 5 level parking, school (33 class rooms, and daycare facilities. Contractors "KievVisStroy" and "DSK4" will share the site. Name of the project is Poznyaky-4.

Kyivmetrostroy had to stop construction of the subway line because of problems with tunnel boring machine (TBM) that was purchased for 3.58M EURO a year ago. With the help of TBM there have been built only 19.2m since July. As it was announced the repair of the TBM is costly and could take months. TBM was made by German company Wirth.

Group LAD, that includes Ukrainian construction material companies and German company Lichtner Beton, opened the first production line of new concrete plant in Lutzk (Western Ukraine).

Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine made a decision to start Supreme Court of Ukraine project. The project includes reconstruction of existing and construction of new buildings. Estimated budget reached 266M UAH. Construction, reconstruction, and restoration works will take place in 2005-2008.

The biggest in Ukraine Construction Trade Show BuildTech'2005 took place in Kiev, Ukraine in October 11-14, 2005. A short list of equipment presented on the show includes: Bauer, Bobcat, Caterpillar, Daewoo, Haulotte, Hitachi, Hyunday, JCB, Jungheinrich, Klemm, Komatsu, Liebherr, Linde, New Holland, Nissan, Palfinger, Still, TCM, Terex, Toyota, Volvo and many others.

Pavlovo Pole is the biggest current construction project in Kharkov (Eastern Ukraine). The project includes three 17-19 apartment buildings with joined first level. Entertainment center will be located in a separate building next to the three building complex. As it was planned the first apartment building is built and internal works will be completed by December 2005.

Europaproperty organized an international conference "Time to Invest" that took place in September 28-30 in Kiev, Ukraine. Mr. Sergey Sergienko (Colliers International) informed participants that commercial real estate is on high demand in Kiev. Mr. Edvard Leshenko the Vice City Architect provided participants with important information of the Kiev development. 2020 Development Plan includes removal of 140 industrial facilities from the central part of the City. Mr. Jorge Zukoski the President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ukraine said that Ukraine has great potential for international investors.

Consulting company BAS LLP (Las Vegas, NV) and construction company KievSocBud (Kiev, Ukraine) created joint venture Ukraine Estates Investments Ltd. Director of the new enterprise Mr. Drukov says, that mission of the Company is to attract American investors in the hot Ukrainian real estate market. The Company targets construction and reconstruction of apartment buildings, commercial buildings and sport facilities.

Construction Company "Privat-Zilye Ug" (Private Residence - South) starts construction of 27 apartments buildings. Braking Ground event took place on 19 hectares lot. Company will build 250 thousand sg.m of apartments in 10 years. Director of the company Mr. Lopatko says that district will consist of 6-14 storey buildings. Every building will have individual architectural appearance. The main investor Private Bank invested $70M in the project.

Construction Company Smartech Systems starts construction of five apartment buildings in Vishgorod , Kiev Oblast (County). Contractor will use 'monolith frame" technique. Brick envelope in combination with noise-adsorbing materials will provide superior noise insulation. Each of five 16 storey building will have 168 apartments. Inertial finishes will be extra. Project will be accomplished in the 4th quarter of 2006. Construction Company Smartech Systems is building two apartment buildings in Troeshina district at the moment.

The biggest in Ukraine mall is under construction in Downtown Dnipropetrovs'k. It's located next to the Central bridge o/r Dnepr. The total area of the mall/ commercial multiplex will be 117,000sq.m. Total cost of construction will be $35.1M. Today 60% of the construction is accomplished, says Director of AKTA Development Mr. Sirota. The mall will be open for use in three stages. The first 60,700sq.m of the shopping floor and a 1,000 cars parking lot will be open in September 2006.

Construction of the Hortitza Bridge, that was put on hold by Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine this July, is going to restart now. The meting of the "Highway Over River Dnepr" Committee came up with memorandum. The memorandum states that construction of the Hortitza bridge (660m suspended bridge and 260m arch brige) won't damage Hortitza heritage area. Ukrainian Government will support the project with at least 233M UAH.

Alushta, Crimea is a popular resorts location on the Black See board. Makrocap Development Ukraine decided to invest $20M in construction of marina in Alushta. The marina will include yacht club, three star hotel, and will be capable of handling up to 300 boats. Makrocap Development Ukraine currently building number of luxury apartment buildings in Kharkov (Eastern Ukraine). It also develops architectural design of residential and commercial buildings (e.g. Movie theater "Kinodrom").

40 years old steel worker get killed, and four others are seriously injured is structures collapse on construction site of Mebel-Servisces new facilities. Accident took place in Radehov, a small town of Lvov Oblast (County) in the Western Ukraine. Preliminary investigation shows that the accident was a result of deviation from erection techniques.

Mayor of Kiev Mr. Omelchenko took part in the official opening of a new part of a residential district Dneprovsky. One third of 1230 apartments of the district belong to the Cities social fund.

There will be built seven storey luxury condominium building in downtown of Herson (Southern Ukraine). The Turkish contractor Dadash will take care of the project. Estimated price of 1 sq.m. is $446.00. There will be 35 condos of total area 5200 sq.m. Total cost of the project $2.3M.

Corporation Stolitza (First city) located in Kiev plans to sell 216,600 sq.m. in 2005. This number is going to be achieved by construction of 44 apartment buildings. Corporation Stolitza built only 17 apartment buildings in 2004. This grow in construction in 2005 was initiated by 22% increase in investments.

General plan of the City development (2020) includes construction of the new districts Vishgorod, Hodosovka, and Gatne. The increase of the Greater Kiev Area is dictated by increase in City's population. It is expected that population of the Kiev will reach 2.64M by 2010 and 2.65M by 2020. The plan also takes in consideration better life standards, aiming European norms of 25-35 sq.m. of real estate per person.

It will be built 20 City's multilevel parking lots in Kiev in 2006, announced City Architect Mr. Prisayznuk. In particular there will be two City multilevel parking facilities in every district of the City built in 2006. As per Kiev bylaw it is mandatory for contractors to provide at least one parking space per apartment since 2003.

Kievgorstroy - one of the biggest Ukrainian contractors is planning to build 30,000 habitants new district of Uzgorod. The project will include infrastructure, number of schools and daycare facilities. Location of the new district is near to the Bezdoshsky park area.

Massive replacement and reinstallation of the elevators will take place in Kiev in 2006. The previous program "My home" didn't work for the City, Mayor says. Only 86 elevators were replaced in 2001-2004. New program will take care for 30 years old elevators and older in the first place. The future of the program depends on the local taxation policy.

The working group was created within the City administration to start preparations for the 2012 European Soccer Championship bid. The 21 members group will include the vise mayor of the City Mr. Borisov. Ukraine and Poland will join their effort to bid for European Soccer Championship 2012.

Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine made a decision to put construction of Hortitza Bridge o/r Dnepr in City of Zaporogie on hold. Construction of the bridge would be retrieved after "Highway Over River Dnepr"Committee will publish its report. The biggest concern of the local government is construction budget and schedule.

Dyckerhoff Zement's Ukrainian cement plant Yugcement and Volyn increased cement production up to 841.2 thousand ton in July. This is 10.1% higher if compare to July 2004.

The fifth biggest in Ukraine cement plant Lafarge Nikolaevcemen increased cement production up to 117.7 thousand ton in July. This is 4.3% higher if compare to July 2004.

Construction of the new Cardiology Center started in Kiev. Center will consist of three five-story buildings. Construction permit was issued by City Counsel. Most of the City Counsel architects like this project.

Mostobud advertised steel fabricator subcontractor bid solicitation. Contract includes fabrication of 4,000 ton of steel structures for construction of Podolsky Bridge over river Dnepr in Kiev, Ukraine. Structures supply scheduled from September 2005 to February 2006.

Podolsky Bridge o/r Dnepr (Kiev, Ukraine) Erection of the bridge's spans in Truhanov island area is finalized. On the next stage of construction it is planned to erect spans in Gorbachiha creak.

Mayor of the City Mr. Omelchenko announced that subway tracks' construction will start in September. Engineering company Metrotunnelproject received an order of 6M UAH to start and run the project in parallel with bridge construction.