Innovation in Development Projects in Poland in the Context of Company Size

Abstract

This article aims to identify the introduction of innovations in the activities of residential developers in relation to company size. In order to achieve the objective, the results of a survey conducted in Poland in the form of a questionnaire among developers of the primary residential market, implementing investments in the field of multi-storey multi-family construction, were used. The research conducted allowed the identification of the percentage of residential developers introducing innovations in their real estate projects. Moreover, the structure of the innovations introduced was presented, taking into account the role they play in the market. A correlation of the innovations introduced in their activities with the size of the company and the market range in which the company operates was revealed. The information presented is of key importance today due to the need for innovation in renewable energy sources, which allow for diversification and security of supply in the context of the armed conflict in Ukraine. Introducing innovations in the real estate market is becoming necessary in EU countries due to regulations aimed not only at increasing the competitiveness of EU economies through increased innovation but above all at achieving sustainable development goals — including net-zero carbon emissions. EU regulations introduce strict requirements concerning, among other things, the energy performance of buildings, which will result in the need for innovative projects not only in the primary market but also for projects aimed at modernizing the existing stock (secondary market), which, according to research, is often carried out by smaller companies that have not yet applied innovative solutions in their operations.