
Introduction of the morning session speakers
This network update focuses on the latest lineup of speakers presenting our European macoreconomic and construction forecasts on 6 June 2025.
Aleksander Łaszek
Senior Manager
Deloitte, Poland
Dr. Aleksander Łaszek is a senior manager at Deloitte specialising in economics and sustainability. As an experienced Chief Economist, he has authored numerous reports and publications. He has a strong background in statistics, macroeconomics, and econometrics and is a frequent public speaker and media contributor.
Aleksander presents the latest
European macroeconomic outlook

Nejra Macic
Chef economist
Prognosesenteret, Norway
Nejra holds a Master's degree in economic analysis from the University of Oslo, with study visits to the Universitat Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona. She has worked at Prognosesenteret since 2014, first as a macroeconomist/analyst and since 2018 as chief economist. Nejra is responsible for macroeconomic assessments, construction forecasts, construction cost analysis and the housing market. She is the Norwegian representative of the EUROCONSTRUCT network and a frequent speaker and communicator of Prognosesenteret's analyses to the media.
Nejra unveils the latest
European residential construction market forecasts to 2027

Michael Weingärtler
Construction market specialist
WIFO – Austrian Institute of Economic Research
Michael Weingärtler joined the Austrian Institute of Economic Research (WIFO) in 1998, where he focuses on the analysis and forecasting of construction markets. As a member of the research group "Regional Economics and Spatial Analysis", he also works on housing policy, public procurement and sustainability issues at the regional level.
Michael gives insights into the latest
European non-residential construction market forecasts to 2027

Tuomas Laitinen
Construction market forecasting expert
Forecon, Finland
Tuomas Laitinen is a construction market forecasting expert at Forecon, specialising in building materials demand and business development. With a background in both research and practical construction, he brings a holistic approach to analysing market trends and promoting circular economy practices. He holds an M.Sc. in Technology in Industrial Management.
Tuomas gives insights into the latest
European civil engineering market forecasts to 2027

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Mariusz Sochacki
PAB-PCR&F Institute, Poland
Mariusz Sochacki is recognized as a prominent figure within the European construction industry, having founded the Polish Construction Research and Forecasting Institute (PCR&F-PAB), the inaugural private construction research institute in Poland. With an extensive career spanning 35 years in construction science and research, Sochacki has authored over 400 works. These include a diverse range of contributions, from expert opinions for legal proceedings to presentations at national and international conferences. His body of work also encompasses reports, analyses, and expert assessments conducted for both national entities such as the Polish Parliament and Senate, and international institutions like the World Bank and various branches of the European Commission.
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AT A GLANCE
99th EUROCONSTRUCT-Conference
5 & 6 June 2025
Mercure Warsaw Grand
Warsaw, Poland
European construction market forecasts towards 2027
Special topic
Building Europe’s Future: Resilience, Renovation, and Recovery Amidst Global Challenges
For any questions regarding the 99th EC-Conference please contact euroconstruct99@euroconstruct.pl
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Mariusz Sochacki
PAB-PCR&F Institute, Poland
Mariusz Sochacki is recognized as a prominent figure within the European construction industry, having founded the Polish Construction Research and Forecasting Institute (PCR&F-PAB), the inaugural private construction research institute in Poland. With an extensive career spanning 35 years in construction science and research, Sochacki has authored over 400 works. These include a diverse range of contributions, from expert opinions for legal proceedings to presentations at national and international conferences. His body of work also encompasses reports, analyses, and expert assessments conducted for both national entities such as the Polish Parliament and Senate, and international institutions like the World Bank and various branches of the European Commission.