Transactional security and cost optimisation take centre stage for investors: Cushman & Wakefield Poland strengthens its Technical Advisory team

18 August 2026

Against a backdrop of rising cost pressures and the need to refurbish ageing real estate stock, technical advisory has evolved from a support service into a key element in risk management and asset value maximisation. To address these market challenges and meet the growing demand coming from investment funds and tenants, Cushman & Wakefield Poland has appointed Piotr Rusinek as Head of Technical Advisory Poland within its Project & Development Services (PDS) team.

Technical advisory takes on a new role in an evolving market

Today’s commercial property market requires investors and tenants to exercise unprecedented foresight in capital planning and management. Professional technical advisory enables stakeholders to navigate complex investment processes with confidence, without having to build internal capabilities, while addressing key market challenges:

· Transactional risk management: Technical due diligence (TDD) in asset sales and acquisitions is essential for identifying and avoiding hidden costs.

· Refurbishment: The refurbishment, redevelopment and extension of ageing buildings require thorough feasibility studies to align them with modern standards and objectives, including ESG requirements.

· Cost control: Rigorous budget management and cost analysis for new-build and fit-out projects help mitigate fluctuations in the construction market.

· Standardisation: Accurate measurement of leasable space in accordance with international measurement standards, such as BOMA, TEGOVA, RICS and IPMS, is essential, as it directly affects rental income for property owners.

Today, technical advisory is a cornerstone of sound investment decision-making in the property market. In an environment where investors scrutinise every zloty and margins remain under significant pressure, there is no room for error in technical assessments or budgeting. With a market-leading expert such as Piotr Rusinek joining our team, we will be able to further expand Cushman & Wakefield’s offering. Drawing on his expertise, we will provide our clients with unrivalled precision in risk management and cost optimisation,”

says Andrew Frizell, MRICS, International Partner, Head of Project & Development Services Poland, Cushman & Wakefield.

Paweł Partyka, Head of Capital Markets Poland, Cushman & Wakefield, notes that Piotr Rusinek also significantly strengthens the firm’s investment advisory capabilities.

Although Capital Markets and Project & Development Services operate as separate teams and provide their services independently, their close collaboration creates the greatest value for clients. Technical considerations in transactional processes increasingly influence asset valuations, the identification of risks and opportunities and negotiations. Thanks to Piotr’s expertise and that of his team, we can further integrate technical and commercial perspectives, providing clients with more comprehensive advice and insights to support better-informed investment decisions. We are confident that this combination of capabilities will provide distinctive added value for our clients,”

adds Paweł Partyka, Head of Capital Markets Poland, Cushman & Wakefield

Piotr Rusinek, MRICS, is a recognised expert with more than 40 years of professional experience in risk and cost management, as well as strategic and transactional advisory, gained across the United Kingdom, Poland and Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). He has been active in the Polish construction and development market for more than 30 years and has worked on an extensive portfolio of projects across a wide range of sectors, including office, retail, warehouse, industrial and pharmaceutical.

Prior to joining Cushman & Wakefield, Piotr headed the Project and Development Consultancy department for Poland and CEE at BNP Paribas Real Estate from 2019 to 2026. Before that, he spent nearly 20 years (1999–2019) at Arcadis, where he held positions including Buildings Division Director and Project Director. Earlier in his career, he worked at Capita Beard Dove. Piotr is a chartered member of the RICS and a graduate of the University of Portsmouth.

The current market environment requires property investors and owners to pay particular attention to building operating costs and adapting their assets to changing market conditions through repositioning. In this context, professional technical advisory is evolving from an audit function into a strategic tool. Our role is to identify risks and additional opportunities at an early stage, helping to ensure smooth acquisitions and disposals. I am delighted that, by joining Cushman & Wakefield, I will be able to support our clients with expertise that creates real value for their portfolios,”

comments Piotr Rusinek, Partner, Head of Technical Advisory Poland, Cushman & Wakefield.

Cushman & Wakefield’s Project & Development Services team has a well-established position in the market, offering a full spectrum of services delivered by experienced building surveyors, quantity surveyors and licensed engineers. Its service offering includes pre-acquisition and pre-disposal due diligence, reinstatement cost assessments and rigorous construction and development monitoring for lenders.

The strongest evidence of the market’s trust in Cushman & Wakefield’s expertise is its track record of successfully completed advisory projects across a wide range of asset classes throughout Poland. The firm’s long-standing relationships with retail investors are exemplified by the comprehensive Vendor Technical Due Diligence carried out for Pradera. The assignment covered Home Parks with a combined area of 140,000 sqm across Warsaw, Katowice and Poznań. Cushman & Wakefield provided a similar service to Tesco, conducting a technical and cost assessment of a 31,000 sqm facility in Warsaw’s Bemowo district.

As part of its collaboration with institutional investors in the office sector, Cushman & Wakefield was commissioned by VIG Fund to carry out pre-acquisition technical due diligence on Nowogrodzka 21, Chmielna 25 and Norway House, with a combined area of 20,000 sqm.

The appointment of Piotr Rusinek marks another step in Cushman & Wakefield’s strategy of strengthening key capabilities as part of its comprehensive offering across all sectors, with the aim of providing clients with solutions that go beyond market standards.

About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of Services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com.

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