The construction sector in Poland drives the economy, ensuring dynamic development of infrastructure and the real estate market and providing thousands of jobs. Considering global technological, ecological and social changes, employment forecasts in this industry are a topic of particular importance. Currently, the sector is facing a number of challenges, but at the same time offers many opportunities. In this article, we will look at the employment forecasts in the Polish construction industry for the coming years.

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Construction sector in Poland – current situation

The Polish construction sector is one of the pillars of the national economy. Construction accounts for approximately 7-8% of Poland’s GDP, and according to data from the Central Statistical Office, the industry employs over half a million people. It includes both residential, commercial and infrastructure construction, with an emphasis on the implementation of large public projects such as roads, bridges and railway lines. The main problems that the construction industry is struggling with, despite its dynamic development, are:

  • Shortage of qualified labour – both at the specialist and technical level.
  • Rising costs of construction materials – related to inflation and disruptions in supply chains.
  • Changes in regulations regarding sustainable construction – forcing construction companies to adapt to higher ecological standards.


Factors influencing future employment in construction


One of the main driving forces of the construction sector in Poland is public investment, especially that financed from European Union funds. Programs such as the Reconstruction Fund or subsequent editions of the Polish Deal invest in the development of infrastructure, transport and the modernization of cities. In the coming years, public investment in Poland is expected to remain at a high level. This should help maintain a strong demand for construction workers.

In turn, the private sector, especially in the context of residential construction, also plays an important role. Due to the growing demand for apartments, especially in large cities, developers continue to invest in new projects. We can expect further development in the coming years.

It is also worth mentioning the progressive automation of construction processes. The introduction of digital technologies, such as BIM (Building Information Modeling) or drones in monitoring construction sites, are changing the way the industry operates. With the development of these technologies, the demand for qualified employees with technological competences is growing. Machine operators, engineers responsible for digital supervision of projects, as well as prefabrication specialists will be key figures on the labor market in the future.

Construction sector – employment forecasts for the coming years


Employment forecasts in the construction sector for the coming years are moderately optimistic. Despite the challenges of labour shortages and rising costs, public and private investments will ensure stable employment in many key construction professions. The greatest demand in Poland in the coming years will be for skilled technical workers. Professions such as:

  • construction machine operators,
  • welders,
  • sanitary and electrical installers,
  • construction engineers,
  • HVAC specialists,


will play a key role in the implementation of large infrastructure and housing projects. In addition, growing requirements for energy efficiency of buildings and sustainable construction will support the creation of new jobs in niche areas of ecological construction.

Furthermore, due to the increasing automation and digitisation of the sector, there will be a shift towards more technologically advanced professions. Although traditional construction professions such as bricklayers, carpenters and steel fixers will still be needed, the importance of new specialisations such as computer-controlled (CNC) machine operators, prefabrication technicians and construction project management specialists using BIM will increase.

Summary


The construction sector in Poland faces many challenges, but also many opportunities. Employment forecasts indicate stable development of the labor market, especially in the context of public and private investments and the development of new construction technologies. In the coming years, we can expect an increase in the demand for qualified specialists.

Another important aspect will be adaptation to changing market conditions. In order to meet these challenges, construction companies will have to invest in training and skill development. For construction workers, this means the need for continuous improvement of skills, openness to technological changes and adaptation to new industry norms and standards.

To sum up, the construction sector in Poland is on the threshold of significant changes that will affect employment structures and requirements for employees. Awareness of upcoming trends and challenges will allow both construction companies and employees to effectively prepare for the upcoming changes and take advantage of the opportunities that arise.